ISO/IEC 27035 Lead Incident Manager

Lead Incident Manager Course

ISO/IEC 27035 Lead Incident Manager

Why Should You Attend?

Whether deliberate or accidental, information security incidents are almost inevitable in the digital age, impacting organizations of all sizes and sectors. Learning to navigate the complexities of information security incident detection, assessment, response, and reporting allows participants to assist organizations in ensuring the safety of their information and reducing negative business consequences.

This training course aligns with ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27005, and other standards in the ISO/IEC 27000 series and provides practical guidance on information security.

Upon completing the course and its exam, participants can apply for the "PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27035 Lead Incident Manager" credential, showcasing their proficiency in strategically and effectively managing and mitigating information security incidents.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

  • Managers or consultants seeking to expand their knowledge of information security incident management
  • Professionals seeking to establish and manage effective incident response teams (IRTs)
  • IT professionals and information security risk managers seeking to enhance their knowledge in information security incident management
  • Members of incident response teams
  • Incident response coordinators or other roles with responsibilities for incident handling and response 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental principles of incident management
  • Develop and implement effective incident response plans tailored to the organization's needs and select an incident response team
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within an organization
  • Apply good practices from various international standards to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of incident response efforts
  • Conduct post-incident analysis and identify lessons learned

Educational Approach

  • This training course combines theoretical concepts with best practices for implementing an information security incident management process.
  • The training course contains essay-type exercises and multiple-choice quizzes, some of which are scenario-based.
  • The participants are encouraged to collaborate and engage in meaningful discussions with fellow learners while tackling quizzes and exercises.
  • The quiz format closely mirrors that of the certification exam, ensuring participants are well-prepared for their exam.

Prerequisites

The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a general knowledge of incident management processes, information security principles, and the ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards.

More Details

  • Day 1: Introduction to information security incident management concepts and ISO/IEC 27035

    Day 2: Designing and preparing an information security incident management plan

    Day 3: Detecting and reporting information security incidents

    Day 4: Monitoring and continual improvement of the information security incident management process

    Day 5: Certification exam

  • The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27035 Lead Incident Manager” exam meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:

    Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of information security incident management

    Domain 2: Information security incident management process based on ISO/IEC 27035

    Domain 3: Designing and developing an organizational incident management process based on ISO/IEC 27035

    Domain 4: Preparing and executing the incident response plan for information security incidents

    Domain 5: Implementing incident management processes and managing information security incidents

    Domain 6: Improving the incident management processes and activities

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

  • After passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials listed in the table below. You will receive a certification once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.

    CredentialExamProfessional experienceISIMMS project experienceOther requirements
    PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27035 Provisional Incident ManagerPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27035 Lead Incident Manager Exam or equivalentNoneNoneSigning the PECB Eode of Ethics
    PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27035 Incident ManagerPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27035 Lead Incident Manager Exam or equivalentTwo years: One year of work experience in Information Security Incident ManagementISIM activities: a total of 200 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
    PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27035 Lead Incident ManagerPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27035 Lead Incident Manager Exam or equivalentFive years: Two years of work experience in Information Security Incident ManagementISIM activities: a total of 300 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
    PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27035 Senior Lead Incident ManagerPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27035 Lead Incident Manager Exam or equivalentTen years: Seven years of work experience in Information Security Incident ManagementISIM activities: a total of 1,000 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics

    The incident management project experience should follow best implementation practices and include the following:

    1. Defining an incident management approach
    2. Determining the incident management objectives and scope
    3. Performing risk assessment
    4. Developing an incident management program
    5. Defining risk evaluation and risk acceptance criteria
    6. Evaluating risk treatment options
    7. Monitoring and reviewing the incident management program

    For more information about ISO/IEC 27035 certifications and the PECB Certification process, please refer to Certification Rules and Policies.