ISO/IEC 27034 Application Security Foundation - Training Course

The ISO/IEC 27034 Application Security Foundation Certification training course provides participants with a strong understanding of the fundamental principles of application security and the core requirements of ISO/IEC 27034.

This course explores essential application security concepts, including organizational and application-level security planning, application security controls, risk management, and the monitoring and verification of security controls throughout the software development life cycle.

Participants will also learn how to align application security practices with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements by understanding the structure and role of the Organization Normative Framework (ONF) and the Application Normative Framework (ANF), which help applications achieve their Targeted Level of Trust (TLT).

Why Should You Attend?

The ISO/IEC 27034 Foundation training course enables professionals to understand the fundamental concepts, principles, structure, and requirements of application security based on ISO/IEC 27034.

This course is designed to help participants support the implementation, management, and continual improvement of application security practices throughout the software development life cycle.

Participants will gain practical insight into:

• Application security concepts and principles
• Confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA)
• Threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management
• Organizational and application-level security planning
• Security verification and monitoring processes
• Application security controls and compliance requirements
• Organization Normative Framework (ONF) management
• Application Normative Framework (ANF) implementation

The course also demonstrates how ISO/IEC 27034 aligns with other cybersecurity standards and frameworks while helping organizations strengthen secure application development practices and improve application security governance.

After completing the course and successfully passing the certification exam, participants may apply for the “PECB ISO/IEC 27034 Foundation” credential.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Individuals involved in application security or IT governance
• Professionals seeking knowledge of ISO/IEC 27034 and application security practices
• Individuals responsible for implementing or improving application security
• IT professionals and software developers
• Security managers and cybersecurity professionals
• Professionals responsible for safeguarding applications and software environments

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the structure, scope, and components of the ISO/IEC 27034 series
• Understand how ISO/IEC 27034 aligns with other standards and frameworks
• Explain application security principles such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and application security risks
• Understand the roles and responsibilities related to the ONF and ANF
• Describe processes for validating security requirements and verifying security controls
• Understand how KPIs support continual improvement of application security practices

Educational Approach

This participant-centered training course combines theoretical instruction with practical exercises, quizzes, and collaborative discussions to strengthen understanding of application security principles and ISO/IEC 27034 implementation concepts.

The course:

• Includes essay-type exercises and multiple-choice quizzes
• Encourages participant interaction and collaborative learning
• Provides practical examples and application security scenarios
• Uses quizzes structured similarly to the certification exam
• Helps participants prepare for certification and practical implementation

PECB also offers flexible delivery formats, including classroom instruction, online learning, and self-study training solutions.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites required to participate in this training course.

This course is suitable for beginners and professionals seeking foundational knowledge in application security and ISO/IEC 27034 principles.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Application Security and ISO/IEC 27034

• Introduction to application security
• ISO/IEC 27034 overview
• Application security principles
• Threats, vulnerabilities, and risks
• Organization Normative Framework (ONF)

Day 2: Implementation and Verification of Application Security Controls

• Application Normative Framework (ANF)
• Security controls and verification
• Security risk assessment processes
• Monitoring and continual improvement
• Certification examination

Examination

The “PECB ISO/IEC 27034 Foundation” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP).

The examination covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of application security
• Domain 2: Organizational and application security planning, implementation, and monitoring

Certificate Requirements

After successfully passing the certification exam, participants may apply for the PECB ISO/IEC 27034 Foundation credential.

Candidates will receive certification once they meet all examination and certification requirements associated with the credential.

For additional information regarding certification requirements and the PECB Certification process, candidates should refer to the official Certification Rules and Policies.

General Information

• Certificate and examination fees are included in the course price
• Participants receive more than 200 pages of comprehensive training materials with practical examples, exercises, and quizzes
• Participants who attend the training course receive an attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits
• Candidates who complete the training course through an authorized partner and fail the first exam attempt may retake the exam for free within 12 months of receiving the exam coupon code

Training Formats

Self-Study

Self-paced training that includes official course materials, practical examples, exercises, quizzes, and supporting documentation without instructor-led video presentations.

This flexible learning format allows participants to study application security concepts and ISO/IEC 27034 principles at their own pace while preparing for certification and strengthening practical application security knowledge.