ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager Course Overview

Risk management plays a vital role in every information security program. A well-implemented information security risk management program enables organizations to identify, address, mitigate, and even prevent potential information security risks.

The ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager training course offers an information security risk management framework based on ISO/IEC 27005 guidelines, which aligns with the general concepts of ISO/IEC 27001. Additionally, participants gain an in-depth understanding of various best risk management frameworks and methodologies, including OCTAVE, EBIOS, MEHARI, CRAMM, NIST, and Harmonized TRA.

The PECB ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager certificate confirms that an individual has acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage information security risks. It demonstrates their ability to support organizations in maintaining and continuously improving their information security risk management program.

Upon completion of the training course, participants take an exam. If successful, they can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager” credential. For more details about the examination process, please refer to the Examination, Certification, and General Information section below.

Intended Audience

• Managers or consultants involved in or responsible for information security in an organization
• Individuals responsible for managing information security risks, such as ISMS professionals and risk owners
• 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

Learning Objectives of ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager

• Advanced Understanding of ISO/IEC 27005: Develop an in-depth understanding of the ISO/IEC 27005 standard, focusing on information security risk management principles and practices.
• Risk Management Framework Mastery: Gain expertise in implementing a comprehensive risk management framework, encompassing risk assessment, treatment, and ongoing monitoring.
• Strategic Integration of Risk Management: Learn how to strategically integrate information security risk management into the organization’s overall business processes and objectives.
• Context Establishment: Understand advanced techniques for establishing the context for information security risk management, considering the organization’s internal and external environment, objectives, and stakeholders.
• Advanced Risk Assessment Methods: Explore advanced methods for assessing information security risks, including quantitative and qualitative risk assessment approaches.
• Advanced Risk Identification and Analysis: Gain advanced skills in the identification and analysis of information security risks, including the use of sophisticated risk assessment tools and techniques.
• Advanced Risk Evaluation and Prioritization: Learn advanced techniques for evaluating and prioritizing information security risks based on their likelihood and impact, aligning with the organization’s risk appetite.
• Complex Risk Treatment Strategies: Understand advanced strategies for treating complex information security risks, including risk mitigation, risk acceptance, risk avoidance, and risk transfer.
• Documentation Excellence: Master advanced documentation requirements for information security risk management processes, ensuring clarity, completeness, and traceability.
• Stakeholder Communication Mastery: Explore advanced strategies for effectively communicating information security risk information to relevant stakeholders, including senior management.
• Integration with ISMS: Understand advanced methods for integrating information security risk management with the organization’s Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Continuous Improvement Leadership: Develop leadership skills for driving continual improvement in information security risk management, emphasizing regular reviews and enhancements of processes.
• Advanced Incident Response and Management: Gain advanced knowledge of incident response and management specific to information security, including advanced techniques for handling complex cybersecurity incidents.
• Advanced Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Understand advanced legal and regulatory considerations related to information security risk management, ensuring compliance with evolving requirements.