ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation
Course Overview
Information security risks are among the most significant challenges facing organizations today. Managing these risks effectively is essential to protecting information assets, ensuring business continuity, and maintaining stakeholder confidence.
The ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation course introduces participants to internationally recognized best practices for information security risk management. It explains how ISO/IEC 27005 complements ISO/IEC 27001 by providing guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving information security risk management processes.
This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical examples, enabling participants to understand the lifecycle of information security risk management and prepare for the PECB Foundation certification examination.
Target Audience
This course is designed for:
- Individuals seeking a foundational understanding of information security risk management
- Information Security Officers
- IT Managers and IT Professionals
- Risk Management Professionals
- Compliance Officers
- Internal Auditors
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- ISMS implementation team members
- Consultants involved in ISO/IEC 27001 implementation
- Professionals preparing for advanced ISO/IEC 27005 certifications
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the purpose and benefits of ISO/IEC 27005.
- Explain the concepts and principles of information security risk management.
- Describe the relationship between ISO/IEC 27005 and ISO/IEC 27001.
- Identify information assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and business impacts.
- Understand the stages of the information security risk management process.
- Explain methods for risk identification, analysis, evaluation, and treatment.
- Understand risk communication, consultation, monitoring, and review activities.
- Recognize the importance of continual improvement in information security risk management.
- Prepare for the ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation certification examination.
Training Methodology
The course incorporates a variety of learning methods to enhance participant understanding and engagement, including:
- Instructor-led presentations
- Interactive discussions and Q&A sessions
- Practical examples and case studies
- Individual and group exercises
- Knowledge checks and review sessions
- Certification exam preparation
Duration
2 Days (Approximately 14–16 hours of instructor-led training)
Certification
Participants who successfully pass the certification examination will receive the:
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation
The certification validates that the candidate understands the fundamental concepts, principles, and processes of information security risk management based on ISO/IEC 27005.
Course Agenda
Day 1
Introduction to ISO/IEC 27005 and Information Security Risk Management
- Course objectives and structure
- Introduction to information security risk management
- Overview of ISO/IEC 27005
- Information security principles
- Relationship between ISO/IEC 27005 and ISO/IEC 27001
- Organizational context
- Risk management framework
- Information assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts
Day 2
Information Security Risk Management Process and Certification Exam
- Risk identification
- Risk analysis
- Risk evaluation
- Risk treatment options
- Risk acceptance
- Risk communication and consultation
- Risk monitoring and review
- Continual improvement
- Course review
- PECB ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation Certification Examination
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Information Security Risk Management
- Fundamentals of information security
- Risk management concepts
- Purpose and scope of ISO/IEC 27005
- Benefits of information security risk management
Module 2: ISO/IEC 27005 Framework
- Principles of risk management
- Risk management process
- Relationship with ISO/IEC 27001
- Roles and responsibilities
Module 3: Establishing the Risk Management Context
- Organizational context
- Risk criteria
- Scope definition
- Stakeholder expectations
Module 4: Risk Assessment
- Asset identification
- Threat identification
- Vulnerability identification
- Impact analysis
- Likelihood assessment
- Risk evaluation techniques
Module 5: Risk Treatment
- Selecting treatment options
- Risk reduction
- Risk avoidance
- Risk transfer
- Risk acceptance
- Control selection
Module 6: Risk Communication and Monitoring
- Risk communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Risk monitoring
- Performance measurement
- Documentation requirements
Module 7: Continual Improvement
- Monitoring effectiveness
- Review and improvement activities
- Lessons learned
- Integration with the ISMS continual improvement process
Module 8: Certification Examination
- Review of key concepts
- Examination guidance
- PECB Foundation Certification Exam
