PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Lead Risk Manager

• Duration: 5 days

Course Overview

The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Lead Risk Manager training course enables participants to develop the knowledge and professional competencies required to establish, implement, manage, and maintain an effective Information Security Risk Management programme in accordance with ISO/IEC 27005:2022.

This five-day training course provides a comprehensive understanding of information security risk management principles, processes, and methodologies. Participants will explore risk identification, analysis, evaluation, treatment, acceptance, communication, monitoring, and review, while learning how to align risk management practices with the Information Security Management System (ISMS) framework established by ISO/IEC 27001.

The course also introduces widely recognised risk assessment methodologies, including OCTAVE, MEHARI, EBIOS, and Harmonized Threat and Risk Assessment (TRA). These approaches help participants understand how to assess information security risks and recommend appropriate treatment strategies within an organisational context.

Upon successful completion of the training course and examination, participants may apply for the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Lead Risk Manager credential, subject to the applicable professional experience, practical experience, and certification requirements.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles, concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques of information security risk management based on ISO/IEC 27005:2022.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain an information security risk management programme.
• Identify, analyse, evaluate, and treat information security risks using appropriate assessment techniques.
• Understand the relationship between information security risks, risk treatment decisions, and security controls.
• Interpret the relevant requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 in the context of information security risk management.
• Establish processes for risk acceptance, communication, consultation, monitoring, and review.
• Apply recognised risk assessment methodologies, including OCTAVE, MEHARI, EBIOS, and Harmonized TRA.
• Advise organisations on information security risk management practices and support the continual improvement of their risk management programmes.

Target Audience

This training course is intended for:

• Information security risk managers and risk management professionals.
• Information security team members and information security officers.
• Professionals responsible for information security, compliance, governance, and organisational risk.
• Individuals involved in implementing, maintaining, or improving an ISO/IEC 27001-based ISMS.
• Professionals responsible for developing and managing information security risk management programmes.
• IT consultants and IT professionals seeking advanced risk management expertise.
• Privacy officers and other professionals involved in managing information security and related risks.

Course Content

Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27005:2022, Concepts and Implementation of a Risk Management Programme

• Course objectives, structure, and learning approach.
• Overview of ISO/IEC 27005:2022 and its relationship with the relevant standards and regulatory framework.
• Fundamental concepts, principles, and definitions of risk.
• Key components of an information security risk management programme.
• Establishing the context for information security risk management.
• Planning and implementing a risk management programme.

Day 2: Risk Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment as Specified in ISO/IEC 27005:2022

• Information security risk identification.
• Risk analysis and the assessment of potential consequences.
• Risk evaluation and prioritisation.
• Quantitative risk assessment methods.
• Risk assessment approaches and supporting techniques.
• Risk treatment options and the selection of appropriate measures.
• Integrating risk treatment into information security management practices.

Day 3: Information Security Risk Acceptance, Communication, Consultation, Monitoring, and Review

• Information security risk acceptance criteria and decisions.
• Risk communication and consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Recording and reporting information security risks.
• Monitoring information security risks and treatment measures.
• Reviewing risk assessments and treatment decisions.
• Maintaining and improving the information security risk management process.

 Day 4: Information Security Risk Assessment Methodologies

• Introduction to recognised risk assessment methodologies.
• OCTAVE risk assessment method.
• MEHARI risk assessment method.
• EBIOS risk assessment method.
• Harmonized Threat and Risk Assessment (TRA) method.
• Comparing and selecting suitable risk assessment methodologies.
• Applying risk assessment approaches to organisational requirements.
• Certification application process and course review.

Day 5: Certification Examination

• Review of key information security risk management concepts.
• Preparation for the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Lead Risk Manager examination.
• PECB certification examination.

Examination and Certification

The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Lead Risk Manager examination evaluates participants’ understanding of information security risk management principles, programme implementation, risk assessment and treatment, communication, monitoring, improvement, and recognised assessment methodologies.

The examination 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 Programme.
• Domain 3: Information Security Risk Assessment.
• Domain 4: Information Security Risk Treatment.
• Domain 5: Information Security Risk Communication, Monitoring, and Improvement.
• Domain 6: Information Security Risk Assessment Methodologies.

The examination duration is 3 hours. Participants who successfully pass the examination may apply for the relevant PECB certification, subject to the requirements of the selected credential.

Certification Requirements

Depending on professional experience and practical information security risk management experience, candidates may qualify for the following credentials:

1. PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Provisional Lead Risk Manager

• Successfully pass the applicable examination or meet the equivalent examination requirement.
• No professional or information security risk management experience is required.
• Sign and comply with the PECB Code of Ethics.

2. PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Lead Risk Manager

• Successfully pass the applicable examination or meet the equivalent examination requirement.
• At least five years of professional experience, including two years of work experience in Information Security Management.
• At least 300 hours of information security risk management activities.
• Sign and comply with the PECB Code of Ethics.

3. PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Senior Lead Risk Manager

• Successfully pass the applicable examination or meet the equivalent examination requirement.
• At least ten years of professional experience, including seven years of work experience in Information Security Management.
• At least 1,000 hours of information security risk management activities.
• Sign and comply with the PECB Code of Ethics.

The final credential awarded is subject to PECB’s applicable certification rules and policies and the candidate’s documented qualifications and experience.

Course Benefits

• Develop advanced knowledge of information security risk management based on ISO/IEC 27005:2022.
• Gain practical insight into designing, implementing, and maintaining an information security risk management programme.
• Strengthen risk assessment and treatment capabilities using recognised methodologies.
• Understand how information security risk management supports an ISO/IEC 27001-based ISMS.
• Improve the ability to advise organisations on risk management decisions and effective security practices.
• Receive comprehensive training materials containing over 350 pages of information and practical examples.
• Obtain a participation certificate worth 21 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, subject to applicable attendance requirements.
• Benefit from examination and certification fees included in the training course price.
• Access a free examination retake within 12 months in the event of failure, subject to PECB’s applicable rules and policies.

Duration

• Training Duration: 5 Days
• Examination Duration: 3 Hours

Prerequisites

There are no specific formal prerequisites stated for attending this training course. However, a basic understanding of information security concepts, risk management principles, and ISO/IEC 27001 may help participants gain greater value from the programme.

Professional experience and documented information security risk management activities are required for the Lead Risk Manager and Senior Lead Risk Manager credentials, as specified by PECB.

Certification Body

PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board)

PECB provides professional training, examination, and certification services across information security, risk management, governance, and related professional disciplines.