ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager
Course Overview
Information security risk management is a critical component of organizational resilience and cybersecurity governance. The ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the principles, methodologies, and best practices required to identify, assess, evaluate, treat, monitor, and communicate information security risks.
Through practical exercises, case studies, and implementation scenarios, participants will develop the competencies necessary to lead information security risk management initiatives, integrate risk management into organizational processes, and support compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 and related standards.
Target Audience
This course is intended for:
- Information security managers
- Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
- Risk managers and risk officers
- Information security consultants
- ISMS managers and implementation team members
- Cybersecurity professionals
- Compliance and governance professionals
- Internal and external auditors
- IT managers and security architects
- Professionals seeking to lead information security risk management programs
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the concepts, principles, and framework of ISO/IEC 27005.
- Interpret and apply information security risk management methodologies.
- Establish, implement, and manage an information security risk management process.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and risk analyses.
- Evaluate risks and determine appropriate treatment options.
- Integrate risk management into an ISMS and organizational governance framework.
- Develop risk treatment plans and monitor their effectiveness.
- Communicate risk information to relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor, review, and continually improve the risk management process.
- Prepare for the PECB ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager certification examination.
Duration
5 Days (Four days of instructor-led training followed by the certification examination on Day 5.)
E-Learning
The ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager course is also available in a self-paced eLearning format through PECB. Participants can access interactive online modules, video lectures, practical exercises, quizzes, and downloadable course materials while studying at their own pace.
Certification
After successfully passing the examination and meeting the applicable certification requirements, participants may apply for the:
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager
The certification demonstrates the candidate’s competence in leading and managing an information security risk management program based on ISO/IEC 27005.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27005 and Risk Management Framework
- Training course objectives and structure
- Overview of ISO/IEC 27005
- Fundamental concepts and principles of information security risk management
- Relationship between ISO/IEC 27005 and ISO/IEC 27001
- Establishing the organizational context
- Defining risk criteria
Day 2: Information Security Risk Assessment
- Asset identification and valuation
- Threat identification
- Vulnerability assessment
- Risk identification techniques
- Risk analysis methodologies
- Risk evaluation and prioritization
Day 3: Risk Treatment and Decision-Making
- Risk treatment strategies
- Risk acceptance criteria
- Risk avoidance, reduction, transfer, and retention
- Selection of controls
- Risk treatment planning
- Risk communication and consultation
Day 4: Monitoring, Review, and Continual Improvement
- Risk monitoring and reporting
- Risk review processes
- Performance evaluation
- Integration with ISMS processes
- Management review
- Continual improvement
- Course review and examination preparation
Day 5: Certification Examination
- PECB ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager Certification Examination
Exam Duration
- Exam Duration: 3 hours
- Exam Format: Closed-book examination consisting of essay-type, scenario-based, and multiple-choice questions.
- Passing Score: Determined by PECB in accordance with its certification policies.
Successful candidates who meet PECB’s certification requirements may apply for the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager credential.
