ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Application Security Implementer
Course Overview
As software applications become increasingly critical to business operations, organizations must integrate security into every phase of the application lifecycle. The ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Application Security Implementer course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the ISO/IEC 27034 framework and the methodologies required to implement and manage an effective application security program.
Participants will learn how to establish an Organization Normative Framework (ONF), develop Application Normative Frameworks (ANFs), implement Application Security Controls (ASCs), manage application security risks, and ensure continual improvement of application security processes through practical exercises and real-world implementation scenarios.
Target Audience
This course is intended for:
- Application security managers
- Information security managers
- Software developers and software architects
- Secure software development professionals
- DevSecOps engineers
- Cybersecurity professionals
- IT managers and project managers
- Risk management professionals
- Security consultants
- Professionals responsible for implementing or managing application security programs
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 27034.
- Explain the Application Security Framework (ASF).
- Establish and implement an Organization Normative Framework (ONF).
- Develop and apply Application Normative Frameworks (ANFs).
- Select and implement appropriate Application Security Controls (ASCs).
- Integrate security throughout the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
- Conduct application security risk assessments.
- Monitor, evaluate, and continually improve application security processes.
- Prepare for the PECB ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Application Security Implementer certification examination.
Duration
5 Days (Four days of instructor-led training followed by the certification examination on Day 5.)
Classroom
Participants attend instructor-led classroom sessions that combine lectures, practical implementation exercises, workshops, case studies, and interactive discussions to build real-world application security implementation skills.
Certification
After successfully passing the examination and meeting the applicable certification requirements, participants may apply for the:
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Application Security Implementer
The certification validates the candidate’s competence in implementing and managing an application security program based on ISO/IEC 27034.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27034 and Application Security
- Training course objectives and structure
- Overview of ISO/IEC 27034
- Application security concepts and terminology
- Application Security Framework (ASF)
- Organization Normative Framework (ONF)
- Roles and responsibilities
Day 2: Planning and Implementing the Application Security Program
- Establishing the ONF
- Developing Application Normative Frameworks (ANFs)
- Application Security Controls (ASCs)
- Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
- Risk management for application security
Day 3: Operating and Managing Application Security
- Secure application development
- Security testing and verification
- Vulnerability management
- Secure deployment and maintenance
- Monitoring application security
Day 4: Performance Evaluation and Continual Improvement
- Internal assessments
- Performance monitoring
- Incident management
- Management review
- Continual improvement
- Course review and exam preparation
Day 5: Certification Examination
- PECB ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Application Security Implementer Certification Examination
Exam Duration
- Exam Duration: 3 hours
- Exam Format: Closed-book examination consisting of multiple-choice and scenario-based 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 27034 Lead Application Security Implementer credential.
