ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation

Foundation Course

ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation

Why should you attend?

ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation training allows you to learn the basic elements to implement and manage an Information Security Management System as specified in ISO/IEC 27001. During this training course, you will be able to understand the different modules of ISMS, including ISMS policy, procedures, performance measurements, management commitment, internal audit, management review and continual improvement.

After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation” credential. A PECB Foundation Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework and management approach.

Who should attend?

Managers and consultants seeking to know more about information security
Professionals wishing to get acquainted with ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for an ISMS
Individuals engaged in or responsible for information security activities in their organization
Individuals wishing to pursue a career in information security

Learning objectives

Describe the main information security management concepts, principles, and definitions
Explain the main ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for an information security management system (ISMS)
Identify approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and management of an ISMS

Educational approach

Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples
Practical exercises include examples and discussions
Practice tests are similar to the Certificate Exam

Prerequisites

None

Day 1: Introduction to Information Security Management System (ISMS) concepts as required by ISO/IEC 27001
Day 2: Information Security Management System requirements and Certificate Exam

The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. 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)
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 27001 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 27001 Foundation” certificate. This is an entry-level credential.

There are no prerequisites on professional or management system 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 for the ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation are:

Designation	Training Course	Exam	Professional experience	MS audit/assessment experience	ISMS project experience	Other requirements
PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation	Complete the PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation Training Course	Pass the PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation exam	None	None	None	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation