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:

DesignationTraining CourseExamProfessional experienceMS audit/assessment experienceISMS project experienceOther requirements
PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27001 FoundationComplete the PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation Training CoursePass the PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation examNoneNoneNoneSigning the PECB Code of Ethics