Why should you take this course?

The Lead Cybersecurity Manager training enables you to acquire the expertise and competence needed to support an organization in implementing and managing a Cybersecurity program based on ISO/IEC 27032 and NIST Cybersecurity framework. During this training course, you will gain a comprehensive knowledge of Cybersecurity, the relationship between Cybersecurity and other types of IT security, and stakeholders’ role in Cybersecurity. 

After mastering all the necessary concepts of Cybersecurity, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified  Lead Cybersecurity Manager” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Cybersecurity Manager Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to support and lead a team in managing Cybersecurity.

Who should take this course?

Cybersecurity professionals

Information Security experts 

Professionals seeking to manage a Cybersecurity program

Individuals responsible to develop a Cybersecurity program

IT specialists

Information Technology expert advisors

IT professionals looking to enhance their technical skills and knowledge

Learning objectives

Acquire comprehensive knowledge on the elements and operations of a Cybersecurity Program in conformance with ISO/IEC 27032 and NIST Cybersecurity framework

Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 27032, NIST Cybersecurity framework and other standards and operating frameworks

Master the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques used to effectively set up, implement, and  manage a Cybersecurity program within an organization 

Learn how to interpret the guidelines of ISO/IEC 27032 in the specific context of an organization

Master the necessary expertise to plan, implement, manage, control and maintain a Cybersecurity Program as specified in ISO/IEC 27032 and NIST Cybersecurity framework 

Acquire the necessary expertise to advise an organization on the best practices for managing Cybersecurity 

Educational approach

This training is based on both theory and best practices used in the implementation and management of a Cybersecurity Program

Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies

Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions

Practical tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27032 and comprehensive knowledge of Cybersecurity.

Course Content

Day 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity and related concepts as recommended by ISO/IEC 27032

Day 2: Cybersecurity policies, risk management and attack mechanisms

Day 3: Cybersecurity controls, information sharing and coordination

Day 4: Incident management, monitoring and continuous improvement

Day 5: Certification Exam

Examination

The "PECB Certified Lead Cybersecurity Manager" exam completely meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Cybersecurity 

Domain 2: Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders

Domain 3: Cybersecurity Risk Management

Domain 4: Attack mechanisms and Cybersecurity controls

Domain 5: Information sharing and coordination 

Domain 6: Integrating Cybersecurity Program in Business Continuity Management

Domain 7: Cybersecurity incident management and performance measurement

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the   Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO/IEC 27032 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

To be considered valid, activities should follow best implementation and management practices and include the following:

Implementing and managing a Cybersecurity Program based on ISO/IEC 27032

Implementation and management of Cybersecurity controls 

Implementing a Cybersecurity risk management program

Identification of assets, threats, existing controls, vulnerabilities and consequences (impacts)

Drafting risk mitigation strategies

Implementation of attack mitigation vectors

Establishing an information sharing and coordination framework

Managing Cybersecurity incident response plan

General Information

Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course

Training material containing over 400 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed

In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free