PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27033 Lead Network Security Manager

• Duration: 5 days

Course Overview

The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27033 Lead Network Security Manager training course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical guidance for implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining network security in accordance with the ISO/IEC 27033 series of standards.

Network security is essential for protecting organizational infrastructure and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. This course explores the fundamental principles of network security, security architecture, risk management, network segmentation, secure communications, and the implementation of appropriate security controls.

Participants will learn how to apply ISO/IEC 27033 guidelines to real-world organizational environments, including the use of security gateways, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and wireless IP network access. The course also addresses network security policies, documentation, incident management, security testing, monitoring, and continual improvement.

Upon successfully passing the examination and meeting the applicable experience and project requirements, participants can apply for the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27033 Lead Network Security Manager credential.

Learning Objectives

Upon successfully completing this training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts, principles, and techniques of network security management.
• Explain the structure and purpose of the ISO/IEC 27033 series of standards.
• Understand the relationship between ISO/IEC 27033 and other relevant standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Interpret ISO/IEC 27033 guidelines within the context of an organization’s network infrastructure.
• Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and maintain network security controls.
• Develop and manage network security policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Apply network security best practices to network segmentation, security gateways, VPNs, and wireless IP network access.
• Establish approaches for network security testing, monitoring, and incident management.
• Support business continuity and continual improvement through effective network security practices.
• Advise organizations on improving network security management in accordance with established standards and best practices.

Target Audience

This training course is intended for:

• Network security and information security professionals responsible for managing network security.
• IT managers and consultants seeking to strengthen their network security management expertise.
• Professionals involved in planning, designing, and implementing network security architecture.
• Technical specialists seeking to enhance their knowledge of network security controls and practices.
• Network security advisers and consultants.
• Professionals responsible for network security policies, risk management, monitoring, and incident response.
• Individuals seeking to develop the competencies required for network security management leadership roles.

Course Content

Duration: 5 Days

Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27033 and Network Security Implementation

• Introduction to network security principles and concepts
• Overview of the ISO/IEC 27033 series of standards
• Network security architecture and fundamental requirements
• Initiating a network security implementation project
• Understanding organizational network security needs
• Establishing the foundations for effective network security management

Day 2: Network Security Team, Policy, Risk Management, and Documentation

• Establishing and managing a network security team
• Defining network security roles and responsibilities
• Developing and implementing network security policies
• Network security risk management
• Identifying network threats, vulnerabilities, and risks
• Network security documentation management
• Establishing procedures and controls to support network security objectives

Day 3: Secure Network Communications and Infrastructure

• Securing internet access services
• Network segmentation and security architecture
• Securing communications between networks
• Implementing and managing security gateways
• Using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to protect network communications
• Securing wireless IP network access
• Applying ISO/IEC 27033 guidelines to network security scenarios
• Implementing network security controls and best practices

Day 4: Network Security Testing, Incident Management, Monitoring, and Continual Improvement

• Network security testing and evaluation
• Network security monitoring and control effectiveness
• Identifying and responding to network security incidents
• Network security incident management procedures
• Supporting business continuity through network security practices
• Evaluating network security performance
• Continual improvement of network security management
• Review of key concepts and examination preparation

Day 5: Certification Examination

• Review of the ISO/IEC 27033 series and core concepts
• Revision of network security implementation and management practices
• Examination preparation
• PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27033 Lead Network Security Manager examination

Examination and Certification

Examination Details

• Examination duration: 3 hours
• Examination: PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27033 Lead Network Security Manager Exam
• Examination framework: PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP)

The examination evaluates participants’ knowledge and competence in network security principles, planning, implementation, management, monitoring, and continual improvement, based on the ISO/IEC 27033 series of standards.

The examination covers the following competency domains:

1. Fundamental Principles and Concepts of Network Security
2. Network Security Planning
3. Network Security Policy and Documentation Management
4. Securing Network Communications Based on ISO/IEC 27033 and Best Practices
5. Network Security Competence, Training, Awareness, and Team
6. Network Security Incident Management and Business Continuity
7. Network Security Testing, Monitoring, and Continual Improvement

Certification Requirements

Candidates who successfully pass the examination can apply for the relevant credential based on their professional experience, network security management system (NSMS) project experience, and compliance with PECB certification requirements.

The applicable PECB certification requirements must be met before the corresponding credential is awarded.

Course Benefits

• Network Security Expertise: Develop comprehensive knowledge of network security implementation and management based on the ISO/IEC 27033 series.
• Security Architecture and Design: Understand how to plan and implement secure network architectures and communication pathways.
• Risk Management: Gain knowledge of network security risk assessment, mitigation, and control implementation.
• Secure Communications: Understand security gateways, VPNs, network segmentation, and wireless network protection.
• Incident Management: Strengthen knowledge of network security incident response, monitoring, and business continuity.
• Governance and Documentation: Develop competencies in network security policies, procedures, team responsibilities, and documentation.
• Continual Improvement: Learn approaches for evaluating network security effectiveness and improving organizational security practices.
• Professional Development: Build competencies for network security management and pursue the relevant PECB certification level based on professional experience and project requirements.

Training Materials and CPD Credits

• Participants will receive comprehensive training materials containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
• Participants who attend the training course will receive an attestation of course completion worth 31 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.
• Training course and examination fees are included in the course price.
• Candidates who fail the examination are eligible to retake it within 12 months from the date the examination coupon code is received, subject to applicable PECB rules and policies.

Prerequisites

No specific prerequisite certification or qualification is stated in the provided course information. However, a background in networking, IT infrastructure, information security, or cybersecurity is beneficial for understanding the technical and management concepts covered.

Candidates seeking higher-level credentials must meet the applicable professional experience and network security management system project experience requirements.

Certification Body

PECB provides the training, examination, and certification framework for the ISO/IEC 27033 Lead Network Security Manager certification pathway.