- Duration: 5 days
Course Overview
The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager training course equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to lead and manage the implementation of IoT security and privacy controls in accordance with ISO/IEC 27400.
As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand, interconnected devices and systems introduce increasing security, privacy, and operational risks. This course provides a structured understanding of IoT security principles, organizational governance, asset management, risk management, incident response, and continual improvement.
Participants will explore the IoT system life cycle, define security roles and responsibilities, evaluate risks, and implement appropriate controls to protect IoT environments. The training also addresses security monitoring, incident management, internal audits, management reviews, and the use of integrated technologies in IoT systems.
Through practical exercises and real-world discussions, participants will develop the capabilities required to strengthen IoT security, protect sensitive information, and support organizational resilience.
Upon successfully passing the examination, participants may apply for the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager credential, subject to the applicable professional experience and certification requirements.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of IoT security and privacy.
- Evaluate the organizational context and align IoT security practices with business processes.
- Define roles and responsibilities for managing IoT security and privacy.
- Implement asset management practices for IoT devices, systems, and components.
- Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with IoT systems.
- Select and implement security and privacy controls for IoT service providers, developers, and users.
- Establish procedures for detecting, reporting, and responding to IoT-related incidents.
- Understand IoT security monitoring, audit, and management review processes.
- Support the measurement, evaluation, and continual improvement of IoT security and privacy practices.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- Professionals seeking an in-depth understanding of IoT security and privacy principles and best practices.
- Professionals responsible for security, privacy, and compliance in IoT environments.
- Managers overseeing IoT infrastructure and managing risks associated with IoT deployments.
- Consultants advising organizations on IoT security, privacy, and risk management.
- Individuals seeking to advance their careers in IoT security.
- IoT service providers, developers, and users involved in defining security and privacy requirements or implementing controls throughout the IoT system life cycle, as described in ISO/IEC 30141 and ISO/IEC 27400.
Course Content
Day 1: IoT Concepts, Principles, and Life Cycle
- Training course objectives and structure.
- Overview of relevant standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Fundamental concepts and principles of IoT security and privacy.
- Understanding the IoT system life cycle.
- Evaluating the organization and its context.
- Aligning IoT security and privacy with organizational objectives.
Day 2: Security Roles, Asset Management, and Risk Management
- Information security roles and responsibilities related to IoT.
- Establishing accountability for IoT security and privacy.
- Asset management for IoT devices, systems, and components.
- Identifying and classifying IoT assets.
- Risk management principles and practices for IoT environments.
- Identifying, assessing, and managing IoT-related risks.
Day 3: IoT Security and Privacy Controls, Integrated Technologies, and Training
- Security controls for IoT systems.
- Privacy controls for IoT systems.
- Selecting and implementing appropriate security and privacy controls.
- Blockchain and integrated technologies for IoT systems.
- Security awareness and training programmes.
- Building organizational capabilities for effective IoT security management.
Day 4: IoT Security Monitoring, Incident Management, Auditing, and Continual Improvement
- IoT security and privacy monitoring.
- Detecting, reporting, and responding to IoT-related incidents.
- Incident management procedures and response coordination.
- Internal audits and management reviews.
- Evaluating IoT security and privacy performance.
- Continual improvement of IoT security management practices.
- Course review and preparation for certification.
Day 5: Certification Examination
- Final course review.
- Certification examination.
Examination and Certification
The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager examination complies with the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP).
The examination covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental Principles and Concepts of IoT Security.
- Domain 2: IoT Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Governance.
- Domain 3: IoT Risk Management.
- Domain 4: Selecting Privacy and Security Controls in IoT.
- Domain 5: Awareness, Training, and IoT Security Monitoring.
- Domain 6: IoT Incident Management.
- Domain 7: IoT Security Audits, Performance Measurement, and Continual Improvement.
Examination duration: 3 hours.
After successfully passing the examination, participants may apply for the appropriate PECB certification credential based on their professional experience, project experience, and compliance with the applicable certification requirements.
Certification Requirements
Candidates may apply for one of the following credentials, subject to meeting the applicable PECB requirements.
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27400 Provisional Manager
- Examination: Successful completion of the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager examination.
- Professional experience: No professional experience required.
- Project experience: None required.
- Other requirements: Signing the PECB Code of Ethics.
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27400 Manager
- Examination: Successful completion of the relevant examination.
- Professional experience: 2 years, including 1 year in IoT security.
- Project experience: 200 hours.
- Other requirements: Signing the PECB Code of Ethics.
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager
- Examination: Successful completion of the relevant examination.
- Professional experience: 5 years, including 2 years in IoT security.
- Project experience: 300 hours.
- Other requirements: Signing the PECB Code of Ethics.
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27400 Senior Lead Manager
- Examination: Successful completion of the relevant examination.
- Professional experience: 10 years, including 7 years in IoT security.
- Project experience: 1,000 hours.
- Other requirements: Signing the PECB Code of Ethics.
The final credential awarded depends on the candidate’s verified eligibility and compliance with the applicable PECB Certification Rules and Policies.
Course Benefits
- Certificate and examination fees are included in the training course fee.
- Participants receive more than 450 pages of comprehensive training materials, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
- Participants who attend the training course receive an attestation of completion equivalent to 31 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.
- Candidates who complete the training with a PECB partner and fail their first examination attempt may retake the examination free of charge within 12 months from the date the coupon code is received, subject to applicable PECB terms and conditions. Otherwise, retake fees apply.
- Develop practical knowledge of IoT security and privacy management.
- Strengthen capabilities in IoT asset management, risk assessment, and security control implementation.
- Gain an understanding of incident management, security monitoring, and continual improvement.
- Build the knowledge needed to support organizational resilience and the protection of connected systems.
Prerequisites
The supplied course information does not specify mandatory prerequisites for attending the training. However, familiarity with information security, risk management, IoT technologies, or IT operations may help participants gain greater value from the course.
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.