What is included?

• You have 12 months time as of reception of the learning material to learn, do the exam and get your certification
  
• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course. 
• Participants will receive the training course material containing over 350 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes. 
  
• An Attestation of Course Completion worth 21 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. 
• If candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.
• + 20% reduction on the first year subscription for our all-in-one ISMS/GRC management solution

Why should you take this training course?

The ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager training course provides valuable information on risk management concepts and principles outlined by ISO/IEC 27005 and also ISO 31000. The training course provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify, evaluate, analyze, treat, and communicate information security risks based on ISO/IEC 27005. Furthermore, the training course provides an overview of other best risk assessment methods, such as OCTAVE, MEHARI, EBIOS, NIST, CRAMM, and Harmonized TRA.

The PECB ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager certification demonstrates that you comprehend the concepts and principles of information security risk management.

The training course is followed by an exam. After passing the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager” credential.

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for: 

• Managers or consultants involved in or responsible for information security in an organization
• Individuals responsible for managing information security risks  
• Members of information security teams, IT professionals, and privacy officers
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with the information security requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 in an organization
• Project managers, consultants, or expert advisers seeking to master the management of information security risks

Training course structure

Module 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27005 and risk management

• Training course objectives and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Fundamental concepts and principles of information security risk management
• Information security risk management program
• Context establishment

Module 2: Risk assessment, risk treatment, and risk communication and consultation based on ISO/IEC 27005

• Risk identification
• Risk analysis
• Risk evaluation
• Risk treatment
• Information security risk communication and consultation

Module 3: Risk recording and reporting, monitoring and review, and risk assessment methods

• Information security risk recording and reporting
• Information security risk monitoring and review
• OCTAVE and MEHARI methodologies
• EBIOS method and NIST framework
• CRAMM and TRA methods
• Closing of the training course

Certification Exam

Learning objectives

After completing this training course, you will be able to:

• Explain the risk management concepts and principles outlined by ISO/IEC 27005 and ISO 31000
• Establish, maintain, and improve an information security risk management framework based on the guidelines of ISO/IEC 27005 
• Apply information security risk management processes based on the guidelines of ISO/IEC 27005
• Plan and establish risk communication and consultation activities

Examination

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager” exam meets all the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of information security risk management
• Domain 2: Implementation of an information security risk management program
• Domain 3: Information security risk management framework and processes based on ISO/IEC 27005
• Domain 4: Other information security risk assessment methods

Duration: 2 hours
Location: Online through the PECB app OR in person in one of the PECB exam centers
Preparation: PECB Exam Preparation Guides
Language: The exam is available in multiple other languages and does not need to be taken in the same language as the training material. Additional time can be requested when your native language is not available in your mother tongue (to be requested by candidates on the exam day)
Retake: In case you fail the exam, you can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free

For specific information about the 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 one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you meet the requirements related to the selected credential.

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

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

Note: For more information about ISO/IEC 27005 certifications and the PECB Certification process, please refer to Certification Rules and Policies.

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