ISO/IEC 27005 Information Security Lead Risk Manager Certification

The ISO/IEC 27005 Information Security Lead Risk Manager Certification training course enables participants to acquire the competencies necessary to assist organizations in establishing, managing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Risk Management (ISRM) program based on the guidelines of ISO/IEC 27005.

In addition to covering the processes required to establish an information security risk management framework, this advanced-level training course also explores industry-recognized methodologies, frameworks, and best practices related to information security risk management and enterprise cybersecurity governance.

Why Should You Attend?

Risk management is a critical component of every effective information security program. Organizations that implement structured information security risk management frameworks are better equipped to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and prevent cybersecurity risks before they impact operations, compliance, or business continuity.

The ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager training course provides a comprehensive information security risk management framework based on ISO/IEC 27005 guidelines while supporting the broader principles of ISO/IEC 27001.

Participants will gain practical knowledge and leadership-level expertise in:

Establishing information security risk management frameworks
Conducting risk identification, analysis, evaluation, and treatment
Managing risk communication and consultation activities
Monitoring and continually improving risk management processes
Supporting enterprise cybersecurity governance initiatives
Applying risk assessment methodologies across organizational environments

The course also provides a thorough understanding of leading risk assessment methodologies and frameworks, including:

OCTAVE
EBIOS
MEHARI
CRAMM
NIST
Harmonized TRA

The PECB ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager certification demonstrates that professionals possess the skills and knowledge required to manage information security risks effectively and support organizations in maintaining and continually improving their ISRM programs.

After successfully passing the certification exam, participants may apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager” credential.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

Managers and consultants responsible for information security
Information Security Management System (ISMS) professionals
Risk owners and information security risk managers
Members of cybersecurity and information security teams
IT professionals and privacy officers
Professionals responsible for maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 conformity
Project managers and consultants specializing in cybersecurity governance and risk management
Individuals seeking advanced expertise in information security risk management

Learning Objectives

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

Explain information security risk management principles based on ISO/IEC 27005 and ISO 31000
Establish, maintain, and continually improve an information security risk management framework
Apply information security risk management processes using ISO/IEC 27005 guidelines
Plan and implement effective risk communication and consultation activities
Record, report, monitor, and review information security risk management processes
Apply risk assessment methodologies and best practices across enterprise environments

Educational Approach

This training course combines advanced theoretical instruction with practical exercises, scenario-based activities, quizzes, and collaborative discussions designed to help participants apply information security risk management principles in real-world business environments.

The course:

Provides practical best practices for information security risk management
Includes case-study-based exercises and scenario-driven activities
Encourages communication, collaboration, and group discussions
Uses quizzes structured similarly to the certification exam
Helps participants prepare for practical implementation and certification success

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27005
Comprehensive knowledge of risk management principles
Familiarity with information security concepts and frameworks

Prior experience with cybersecurity governance, risk management, or information security management systems is recommended to fully benefit from the advanced-level course material.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27005 and Information Security Risk Management

ISO/IEC 27005 overview
Information security risk management concepts
Risk management principles
ISO/IEC 27001 relationship
Governance and context establishment

Day 2: Risk Identification, Analysis, Evaluation, and Treatment

Risk identification methodologies
Risk analysis and evaluation
Risk treatment options
Risk acceptance criteria
Information security controls

Day 3: Risk Communication, Reporting, Monitoring, and Review

Risk communication and consultation
Recording and reporting activities
Monitoring and review processes
Continuous improvement strategies
Stakeholder engagement

Day 4: Risk Assessment Methods

OCTAVE
EBIOS
MEHARI
CRAMM
NIST methodologies
Harmonized TRA overview

Day 5: Certification Exam

Official PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager examination

Examination

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager” 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 information security risk management
Domain 2: Implementation of an information security risk management program
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

Certification

Upon successful completion of the certification exam, participants may apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager” credential depending on their level of professional experience and qualification requirements.

Candidates will receive certification once all educational, examination, and professional experience requirements have been fulfilled.

To be considered valid, information security risk management activities should follow recognized implementation and management best practices and may include:

Defining risk management approaches
Determining risk management objectives and scope
Performing information security risk assessments
Developing risk management programs
Defining risk evaluation and acceptance criteria
Evaluating risk treatment options
Monitoring and reviewing risk management programs

For additional information regarding ISO/IEC 27005 certifications and the PECB Certification process, candidates should refer to the official Certification Rules and Policies.

General Information

Certification and examination fees are included in the course price
Participants receive over 450 pages of training materials containing practical examples, exercises, quizzes, and implementation guidance
Participants who attend the training course receive an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits
Candidates who complete the training course but fail the exam may retake the exam once for free within 12 months of the initial exam date

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 training option allows participants to study advanced information security risk management principles at their own pace while preparing for certification and strengthening practical ISRM expertise.