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PECB Certified Lead Cybersecurity Manager

Certified professional responsible for establishing, managing, and improving a cybersecurity program based on ISO/IEC 27032 and related standards. Skilled in cyber threat analysis, incident response, risk management, and cross-framework alignment (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). Drives organizational resilience and cyber defense strategy.

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Explain the fundamental concepts, strategies, methodologies, and techniques employed to implement and manage a cybersecurity program

  • Explain the relationship between ISO/IEC 27032, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and other relevant standards and frameworks
  • Comprehend the operation of a cybersecurity program and its components
    Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving their cybersecurity program

To fully benefit from this training course, participants should have a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity concepts and management. Managers and leaders involved in cybersecurity management

  • Individuals tasked with the practical implementation of cybersecurity strategies and measures
  • IT and security professionals seeking to advance their careers and contribute more effectively to cybersecurity efforts
  • Professionals responsible for managing cybersecurity risk and compliance within organizations
  • C-suite executives playing a crucial role in decision-making processes related to cybersecurity

 

Competencies:
  • Ability to identify the main standards and frameworks that address cybersecurity.
  • Ability to explain the main concepts of cybersecurity, such as cyberspace and cybercrime.
  • Ability to differentiate cybersecurity from information security.
  • Ability to discuss the main elements of cybersecurity, such as cloud security, perimeter security, network security, endpoint security, application security, data security, and disaster recovery.
  • Ability to explain information security principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
  • Ability to explain the relationship between a vulnerability and a threat.
  • Ability to define information security risk.
  • Ability to categorize security controls by function and type.
Competencies:
  • Ability to initiate the implementation of a cybersecurity program.
  • Ability to define and apply different approaches for the implementation of the cybersecurity program.
  • Ability to identify industry best practices and integrate them into the cybersecurity program.
  • Ability to distinguish an organization's mission, objectives, values, and strategies.
  • Ability to determine cybersecurity objectives.
  • Ability to analyze the internal and external environment of an organization, including key processes, business requirements, and relevant interested parties.
  • Ability to conduct a gap analysis and prepare a gap analysis report.
  • Ability to discuss the benefits of complying with cybersecurity best practices.
  • Ability to explain the structure and differences between ISO/IEC 27032 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
  • Ability to identify cybersecurity policy models and establish and review the cybersecurity policy.
Competencies:
  • Ability to explain traditional and other cybersecurity organizational structures.
  • Ability to explain the role of stakeholders in the implementation and improvement of a cybersecurity program.
  • Ability to explain the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors, executive management, and the CISO regarding the cybersecurity program.
  • Ability to explain the role and responsibilities of the information security manager and cybersecurity manager.
  • Ability to explain asset management system and asset management.
  • Ability to establish a cybersecurity asset management program.
  • Ability to differentiate between ISO 31000 and ISO/IEC 27005.
  • Ability to assess, treat, and monitor risks.
Competencies:
  • Ability to identify and describe common attack vectors.
  • Ability to identify and mitigate internal attacks.
  • Ability to identify and mitigate external attacks.
  • Ability to implement key cybersecurity controls, such as application security controls, cryptographic controls, vulnerability management controls, endpoint and change management controls, controls against malware, access controls, and network management controls.
  • Ability to establish privacy protection over the internet.
Competencies:
  • Ability to explain the importance of establishing a framework for information sharing and coordination in cybersecurity.
  • Ability to identify the information sharing and coordination network community.
  • Ability to categorize and classify information to be shared.
  • Ability to establish policies, procedures, processes, and methods for information sharing and coordination.
  • Ability to explain and define the technical controls and standardization of information sharing and coordination.
  • Ability to discuss the benefits of testing systems and identify types of testing systems.
  • Ability to differentiate between training and awareness.
  • Ability to undertake training and awareness activities as part of the training and awareness programs, respectively.
Competencies:
  • Ability to determine business continuity objectives.
  • Ability to discuss the role of ICT readiness for business continuity (IRBC) in business continuity management (BCM).
  • Ability to determine the principles, elements, and phases of IRBC.
  • Ability to plan, prepare, detect, report, communicate, and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
  • Ability to develop a cybersecurity incident management policy and plan.
  • Ability to measure and review cybersecurity incident management.
Competencies:
  • Ability to determine cybersecurity testing stages and techniques.
  • Ability to identify and validate technical weaknesses based on NIST SP 800-115.
  • Ability to prepare the test and documentation for testing.
  • Ability to conduct post-testing activities.
  • Ability to measure the performance of the cybersecurity program, determine measurement objectives, define what needs to be monitored and measured, and establish performance indicators.
  • Ability to continually improve the cybersecurity program.
Length of exam 180 minutes
Number of questions 80 questions
Question format Multiple-Choice questions
Passing grade 70%
Languages English
Testing center Online proctoring or authorized PECB test centre

Description

Organizations nowadays are affected by the ever-evolving digital landscape and constantly face new threats and complex and sophisticated cyberattacks. There is a pressing need for skilled individuals capable of effectively managing and implementing robust cybersecurity programs to counter these threats. Our Lead Cybersecurity Manager training course has been developed to address this need.

By attending the PECB Certified Lead Cybersecurity Manager, participants will learn the fundamental cybersecurity concepts, strategies, methodologies, and techniques utilized to effectively establish and manage a cybersecurity program based on the guidance of international standards and industry best practices for cybersecurity. Additionally, this training course empowers participants to enhance their organization’s readiness and resilience against cyber threats. Participants will be well-prepared to support their organization’s ongoing cybersecurity efforts and make valuable contributions in today’s ever-evolving cybersecurity lands

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