ISO/IEC 27005 Information Security Risk Manager - Training & Certification

The ISO/IEC 27005 Information Security Risk Manager Certification training course enables participants to understand the process of developing, establishing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security risk management framework based on the guidelines of ISO/IEC 27005.

This training course provides practical insight into how organizations identify, assess, evaluate, treat, communicate, and monitor information security risks while aligning risk management activities with internationally recognized standards and best practices. Participants will also gain familiarity with ISO 31000 principles and various information security risk assessment methodologies used across enterprise environments.

Why Should You Attend?

The ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager training course provides valuable knowledge of information security risk management concepts, principles, frameworks, and implementation strategies based on ISO/IEC 27005 and ISO 31000.

Participants will develop the practical skills necessary to:

• Identify and assess information security risks
• Analyze and evaluate risk scenarios
• Develop risk treatment strategies
• Establish risk communication and consultation processes
• Monitor and review information security risk management activities
• Support organizational cybersecurity governance initiatives

The course also introduces participants to widely recognized information security risk assessment methods, including:

• OCTAVE
• MEHARI
• EBIOS
• NIST
• CRAMM
• Harmonized TRA

The PECB ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager certification demonstrates your understanding of information security risk management principles and your ability to support the implementation and management of a structured risk management framework.

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

This course is ideal for professionals seeking to strengthen cybersecurity governance, compliance, enterprise risk management, and information security leadership capabilities.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Managers and consultants responsible for information security
• Individuals responsible for managing information security risks
• Members of information security and cybersecurity teams
• IT professionals and privacy officers
• Professionals responsible for maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 conformity
• Project managers and consultants involved in risk management
• Individuals seeking expertise in information security risk management frameworks

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Explain information security risk management concepts and principles outlined by ISO/IEC 27005 and ISO 31000
• Establish, maintain, and improve an information security risk management framework
• Apply information security risk management processes based on ISO/IEC 27005
• Plan and implement risk communication and consultation activities
• Conduct risk assessments and evaluate treatment options
• Monitor and review information security risk management programs

Educational Approach

This training course combines theoretical instruction with practical examples, real-world scenarios, discussions, quizzes, and interactive learning activities designed to strengthen understanding of information security risk management practices.

The course:

• Is based on information security risk management best practices
• Includes practical examples and implementation scenarios
• Encourages active participation and collaboration
• Uses quizzes structured similarly to the certification exam
• Helps participants prepare for both certification and practical application

Course Agenda

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

• Introduction to ISO/IEC 27005
• Risk management principles and concepts
• Information security risk management frameworks
• ISO 31000 overview
• Context establishment and governance

Day 2: Risk Assessment, Risk Treatment, and Risk Communication

• Risk assessment methodologies
• Risk analysis and evaluation
• Risk treatment options
• Risk communication and consultation
• Information security risk management processes

Day 3: Risk Recording, Monitoring, Review, and Risk Assessment Methods

• Risk recording and reporting
• Monitoring and review activities
• Continuous improvement
• Overview of risk assessment methodologies
• Certification examination preparation

Examination

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 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 management framework and processes based on ISO/IEC 27005
• Domain 4: Other information security risk assessment methods

Certification

After successfully completing the certification exam, participants may apply for one of the available PECB ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager credentials.

Candidates will receive certification once they meet all credential requirements associated with the selected certification level.

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

• Defining risk management approaches
• Establishing risk management objectives and scope
• Conducting information security risk assessments
• Developing and maintaining risk management programs
• Defining risk evaluation and acceptance criteria
• Evaluating risk treatment strategies
• Monitoring and reviewing risk management activities

For more 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 more than 350 pages of training materials containing practical examples and valuable implementation guidance
• Participants receive an attestation of course completion worth 21 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits
• Participants who do not pass the exam on the first attempt 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 learning format allows participants to study ISO/IEC 27005 risk management principles at their own pace while preparing for certification and strengthening practical information security risk management knowledge.