Cybersecurity Foundation

Phishing emails, ransomware and stolen passwords affect organizations of every size, from small businesses to large companies. Every employee helps keep systems and data safe.

Cybersecurity management is the planned work of protecting an organization's systems, networks and data. It sets out who is responsible, which risks matter most, which protections to use, how to train staff and how to respond to an attack. Two well-known guides for this work are ISO/IEC 27032, the international guidelines for internet security, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework from the U.S. government.

The PECB Cybersecurity Foundation training course covers the core concepts of cybersecurity management, from common attacks and risk management to incident response. Aligned with ISO/IEC 27032 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, it suits anyone starting a cybersecurity career.

Course Summary

Delivery format: Self-study
Language: English
Suggested study schedule (The Tech Academy): 7 days at 3 hours a day, about 21 hours in total. Plan more time if the subject is new to you or you want extra practice and revision. PECB plans this course as two days of study, including the exam.
Included: More than 200 pages of PECB course material, the exam and certificate fees and an attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD credits
Credential: Passing the exam lets you apply for the PECB Certificate Holder in Cybersecurity Foundation credential. It is open to everyone who passes the exam and signs the PECB Code of Ethics

Why Should You Attend?

Organizations need people who can apply cybersecurity principles in their daily work. This course covers cybersecurity program implementation, attack methods, threat reduction, risk management, incident response, and information sharing and coordination. It prepares you to take part in cybersecurity management projects.

After the course, you can sit the exam and apply for the PECB Certificate Holder in Cybersecurity Foundation credential.

Who Should Attend?

Managers and consultants who want to broaden their cybersecurity knowledge
Professionals who want to learn cybersecurity management best practices
People who carry out cybersecurity activities in their organization
People interested in a cybersecurity career

Learning Objectives

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

Explain fundamental cybersecurity concepts and principles
Identify the main cybersecurity standards and frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27032 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Explain approaches, methods and techniques for protecting an organization's systems and data

Educational Approach

Practical exercises, multiple-choice quizzes and demonstrations of best practices
Quizzes structured like the certificate exam

Prerequisites

This course is open to everyone, including people new to cybersecurity.

Course Agenda

The topics follow PECB's two-day plan for this course. At your own pace, you work through them in this order.

Day 1: Introduction to fundamental cybersecurity concepts
Day 2: Cybersecurity program approaches and the certificate exam

Examination

The PECB Cybersecurity Foundation exam covers two competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental cybersecurity principles and concepts
Domain 2: Cybersecurity program

PECB's list of exams gives the exam type, duration and available languages.

Certificate Requirements

Credential	Exam	Professional experience	Cybersecurity project experience	Other requirements
PECB Certificate Holder in Cybersecurity Foundation	PECB Cybersecurity Foundation exam, or an equivalent	None	None	Sign the PECB Code of Ethics

Questions About Enrolling

Does passing the exam make me certified?

Passing the exam lets you apply for a PECB credential, and PECB reviews your application. Foundation credentials are open to everyone who passes the exam and signs the PECB Code of Ethics. For Lead Implementer, Lead Auditor and Lead Manager courses, PECB awards the level that matches your experience. If you are new to the field, you start at the Provisional level and can apply to upgrade as you gain experience. Each course page lists the requirements for every level.

Can I add a portfolio program?

Yes, with ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer and ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer. Each portfolio program is a separate Tech Academy program with its own price and enrollment.

Explore the portfolio programs and find the one for your course

Do I need a portfolio program to get exam support?

Exam support, including office hours every two weeks for 90 days from enrollment, comes with the ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 42001 courses themselves. Portfolio programs are an optional extra, sold separately.

Can I join a portfolio program if I trained with another provider?

Yes. Each portfolio program is sold on its own, for anyone who is taking or has completed the matching training.