Certification
The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager” exam completely meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Cybersecurity
Domain 2: Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders
Domain 3: Cybersecurity Risk Management
Domain 4: Attack mechanisms and Cybersecurity controls
Domain 5: Information sharing and coordination
Domain 6: Integrating Cybersecurity Program in Business Continuity Management
Domain 7: Cybersecurity incident management and performance measurement
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO/IEC 27032 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB Lead Cybersecurity Manager Certifications are:
Credential |
Exam |
Professional experience |
CSMS project experience |
Other requirements |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27032 Provisional Cybersecurity Manager |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager Exam or equivalent |
None |
None |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27032 Cybersecurity Manager |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager Exam or equivalent |
Two years: One year of work experience in Cybersecurity |
Cybersecurity activities: a total of 200 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager Exam or equivalent |
Five years: Two years of work experience in Cybersecurity |
Cybersecurity activities: a total of 300 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27032 Senior Lead Cybersecurity Manager |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager Exam or equivalent |
Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Cybersecurity |
Cybersecurity activities: a total of 1,000 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
To be considered valid, these activities should follow best implementation and management practices and include the following:
- Implementing and managing a Cybersecurity Program based on ISO/IEC 27032
- Implementation and management of Cybersecurity controls
- Implementing a Cybersecurity risk management program
- Identification of assets, threats, existing controls, vulnerabilities and consequences (impacts)
- Drafting risk mitigation strategies
- Implementation of attack mitigation vectors
- Establishing an information sharing and coordination framework
- Managing Cybersecurity incident response plan
General information
- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- Training material containing over 400 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
- An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
- In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free