PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001
Lead Implementer
Master the implementation and management of information security management systems (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001:2022
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Why should you take this training course?
This training course is designed to prepare you to implement an information security management system (ISMS) based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the best practices of an ISMS and a framework for its continual management and improvement.
The training content is packed with practical exercises and case studies which will help you get equipped with real-world expertise that you can apply to your day-to-day operations and activities. Our training courses are all-inclusive, meaning that they cover everything you need to get the certificate.
Why is this training course more desirable than the others?
After attending the training course, you can take the exam. The exam type is unique because it is open-book and contains multiple-choice questions. It also contains standalone questions and scenario-based questions, which aim to simulate a reallife situations. If you successfully pass it, you can apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer” credential, which demonstrates your ability and practical knowledge to implement an ISMS based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001.
What will the certification allow you to do?
Certification is the formal recognition and proof of knowledge which carries an important weight when you are entering the labor
market, or when you want to advance in your career. Due to the technological advancements and the complexity of cyberattacks,
the demand for IT professionals continues to be in high demand. As such, the ISO /IEC 27001 certification has become the
norm for best-practice in information security. By taking a certification you showcase a certain skill level which will display
added value not only to your professional career but to your organization as well. This can help you stand out from the crowd
and increase your earning potential.
Who should attend this training course?
- Managers or consultants involved in and/or concerned with the implementation of an information security management system in an organization
- Project managers, consultants, or expert advisers seeking to master the implementation of an information security management system; or individuals responsible to maintain conformity with the ISMS requirements within an organization
- Members of the ISMS team
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Course agenda
Duration: 5 days
- Training course objectives and structure
- Standards and regulatory frameworks
- Information Security Management System (ISMS)
- Fundamental information security concepts and principles
- Initiation of the ISMS implementation
- Understanding the organization and its context
- ISMS scope
- Leadership and project approval
- Organizational structure
- Analysis of the existing system
- Information security policy
- Risk management
- Statement of Applicability
- Documented information management
- Selection and design of controls
- Implementation of controls
- Trends and technologies
- Communication
- Competence and awareness
- Security operations management
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
- Internal audit
- Management review
- Treatment of nonconformities
- Continual improvement
- Preparing for the certification audit
- Certification process and closing of the training course
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001
- Interpret the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for an ISMS from the perspective of an implementer
- Initiate and plan the implementation of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
- Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001
- Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit
Examination
Duration: 3 hours
The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer” exam meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification
Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an information security management system (ISMS)
Domain 2: Information security management system (ISMS)
Domain 3: Planning an ISMS implementation based on ISO/IEC 27001
Domain 4: Implementing an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001
Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001
Domain 6: Continual improvement of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001
Domain 7: Preparing for an ISMS certification audit
For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and Exam Rules and Policies.
Certification
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown below. You will receive the certificate
once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO/IEC 27001
certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
| Credential | Exam | Professional Experience | ISMS project experience | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | Two years (One year in information security management) | 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | Five years (Two years in information security management) | 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | Ten years (Seven years in information security management) | 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Note: PECB certified individuals who possess Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective
PECB Master credential, given that they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to this scheme. More detailed
information about the Foundation exams and the Master credential requirements can be found here.
General information
- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- Participants will be provided with the training course material containing explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
- An Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
- In case candidates do not pass the exam, they are entitled to a free retake within 12 months from the date the coupon code
is received.
