ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation is a two-day training course that focuses on the information security risk management process introduced by ISO/IEC 27005 and the structure of the standard. It provides an overview of the guidelines of ISO/IEC 27005 for managing information security risks, including context establishment, risk assessment, risk treatment, communication and consultation, recording and reporting, and monitoring and review.
After attending the training course, you can sit for the exam. If you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation” designation. This certificate demonstrates that you have a general knowledge of ISO/IEC 27005 guidelines for information security risk management.
The ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation training course is intended for:
The training course is participant centered and:
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
DAY 1
Introduction to ISO/IEC 27005 and fundamental concepts of information security risk management
DAY 2
Information security risk management and certificate exam
Upon successful completion of this training course, you will be able to:
The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
First, a candidate needs to complete the PECB ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation training course. Then, they need to take the exam and after successfully passing the exam, candidates will be able to apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation” certificate. This is an entry-level credential.
There are no prerequisites on professional or risk management project experience required. Thus, following the training course, passing the exam and applying for the certificate are the only certificate program requisites that certificate holders shall meet before obtaining the certificate.
For more information, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The certificate requirements are:
Designation | Exam | Professional Experience | Risk Management experience | Other Requirements |
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PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation | Pass the PECB ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation exam | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |