PECB CourseInformation SecurityAdvancedISO/IEC 27005ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager
Lead enterprise information security risk management programs using ISO/IEC 27005 methodologies including OCTAVE, MEHARI, EBIOS, NIST, and CRAMM.
Course Description
The ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager training course enables you to develop the competence to lead and manage an enterprise information security risk management program based on ISO/IEC 27005. You will master the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques for implementing and managing an effective risk management process, including risk assessment using industry-recognized methodologies such as OCTAVE, MEHARI, EBIOS, NIST, CRAMM, and Harmonized TRA. The course covers the complete risk management lifecycle from context establishment through risk identification, analysis, evaluation, and treatment. You will also develop skills in risk communication, consultation, monitoring, and review. Training materials contain over 450 pages of practical examples and exercises based on real-world scenarios. The exam covers 6 competency domains: fundamental principles of information security risk management, program implementation, risk assessment, risk treatment, communication and monitoring, and assessment methodologies. Certification levels range from Provisional Risk Manager (no experience) to Senior Lead Risk Manager (10+ years, 1,000+ project hours).
Who Should Attend
- Senior risk managers responsible for enterprise risk programs
- CISOs and information security directors
- Information security consultants specializing in risk management
- Enterprise risk management professionals
- IT professionals assisting in risk management program implementation
Learning Objectives
- 1Master the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques for implementing an information security risk management program
- 2Establish a risk management framework based on ISO/IEC 27005 guidelines
- 3Apply advanced risk assessment methodologies including OCTAVE, MEHARI, EBIOS, NIST, and CRAMM
- 4Conduct quantitative and qualitative risk estimation and evaluation
- 5Lead the integration of risk management with organizational governance and the ISMS
- 6Manage risk communication, consultation, monitoring, and reporting
- 7Support organizations in achieving certification by implementing best-practice risk processes
Prerequisites
- A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27005 and risk management principles
- Experience in information security management is recommended
Course Modules
Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27005 and Risk Management Program
Normative, regulatory, and legal framework; fundamentals of information security risk management; ISO/IEC 27005 risk management program establishment; context definition; and risk criteria establishment.
Day 2: Risk Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment
Risk identification techniques; threat and vulnerability analysis; qualitative and quantitative risk estimation; risk evaluation against established criteria; and risk treatment processes (modify, retain, avoid, share).
Day 3: Risk Acceptance, Communication, Consultation, and Monitoring
Risk acceptance criteria and decisions; stakeholder communication and consultation strategies; monitoring and review processes; continuous oversight; and integration with ISMS performance evaluation.
Day 4: Risk Assessment Methodologies
Detailed study of industry-recognized methodologies: OCTAVE (Operationally Critical Threat, Asset, and Vulnerability Evaluation), MEHARI, EBIOS, NIST Risk Management Framework, CRAMM, and Harmonized TRA; comparative analysis and methodology selection; and certification application procedures.
Day 5: Certification Exam
Review of key concepts and the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager examination. The exam covers 6 competency domains: fundamental principles of ISRM, program implementation, risk assessment, risk treatment, communication and monitoring, and assessment methodologies.
Exam Details
Duration
3 hours
Format
Multiple choice (80 questions), open book
Passing Score
70%
Retake Policy
Free retake within 12 months after first failure
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Certification
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager
Issued by PECB
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