Re: ISO 17799 / BS 7799 certification

From: Rhona Aylward (raylward_at_a2solutions.co.uk)
Date: 01/22/04

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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 19:28:43 -0000

    Hi

    Currently you can only become a BS7799 auditor because ISO17799 is a
    guideline and not a standard. To become an auditor you need to complete an
    accredited BS7799 auditor course.

    In the UK I only know of 2 training organisations that provide this and they
    are BSI and LRQA. If you are outside the UK I would suggest you get in touch
    with your local standards authority, for example in the UK it would be UKAS
    (United Kingdom Accreditation Service), who should be able to put in touch
    with training companies that are accredited to run BS7799 auditor courses.

    Once you are qualified you can audit companies to this standard but cannot
    provide them with certification unless you work for a certification body,
    such as BSI.

    Hope this is helpful

    Rhona Aylward
    Alpha Squared Solutions
    http://www.a2solutions.co.uk

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "n30" <n30_lists@hotmail.com>
    To: <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
    Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 5:35 PM
    Subject: ISO 17799 / BS 7799 certification

    > Guys,
    >
    > How do I get BS 7799 / ISO 17799 certified? Googling gave me some results
    on
    > the standard but none on how to be a certified auditor.
    >
    > Also, how does CISA compare with BS7799/ISO 17799?
    >
    > Thanks a bunch!!
    > -N
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