ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Lead Risk Manager

The ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Lead Risk Manager training course helps participants develop the skills needed to assist organizations in establishing, managing, and improving an information security risk management (ISRM) program based on ISO/IEC 27005:2022 guidelines.

In addition to covering the activities required to establish an ISRM program, the course explores best practices and methodologies for information security risk management.

Why attend?

Risk management is a key part of any information security program. A strong ISRM program enables organizations to identify, mitigate, and prevent security risks.

This training provides an in-depth understanding of an ISRM framework aligned with ISO/IEC 27005:2022 and supports ISO/IEC 27001 concepts. Participants will also gain knowledge of other risk management methodologies, such as OCTAVE, EBIOS, MEHARI, CRAMM, NIST, and Harmonized TRA.

The RQBSA ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Lead Risk Manager certificate confirms that you have the expertise to manage information security risks effectively and assist organizations in improving their ISRM programs.

The course includes an exam. Upon passing, you can apply for the “RQBSA Certified ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Lead Risk Manager” credential. For more details about the exam, refer to the Examination, Certification, and General Information section.

Who should attend?

This training is designed for:

  • Managers or consultants responsible for information security in an organization
  • Individuals managing information security risks, including ISMS professionals and risk owners
  • Members of information security teams, IT professionals, and privacy officers
  • Professionals ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 security requirements
  • Project managers, consultants, or advisors specializing in information security risk management

Learning objectives

By completing this training, you will be able to:

  • Explain risk management concepts and principles based on ISO/IEC 27005:2022 and ISO 31000
  • Establish, maintain, and improve an ISRM framework following ISO/IEC 27005:2022 guidelines
  • Apply ISRM processes as per ISO/IEC 27005:2022
  • Plan and implement risk communication and consultation strategies
  • Record, report, monitor, and review the ISRM process and framework

Educational approach

  • The training includes real-world risk management best practices.
  • Participants engage in essay-based exercises, case studies, and multiple-choice scenario-based quizzes.
  • Collaboration and discussions are encouraged throughout the course.
  • Quiz structures are similar to the certification exam.

Prerequisites

Participants should have a basic understanding of ISO/IEC 27005:2022 and a solid knowledge of risk management and information security.

Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27005:2022 and information security risk management 

Day 2: Risk identification, analysis, evaluation, and treatment based on ISO/IEC 27005

Day 3: Information security risk communication and consultation, recording and reporting, and monitoring and review

Day 4: Risk assessment methods 

Day 5: Certification exam

The “RQBSA Certified ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Lead Risk Manager” exam meets all the requirements of the RQBSA Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It assesses 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

For details about the exam format, available languages, and other information, please visit the List of RQBSA Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Upon successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the “RQBSA Certified ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Lead Risk Manager” credential, depending on your level of experience. The certificate will be awarded once you meet all the necessary educational and professional criteria.

certification levels and requirements

  • RQBSA Certified ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Provisional Lead Risk Manager

    • Exam: RQBSA Certified ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Lead Risk Manager or equivalent
    • Professional experience: None
    • Risk management experience: None
    • Other requirements: Signing the RQBSA Code of Ethics
  • RQBSA Certified ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Lead Risk Manager

    • Exam: RQBSA Certified ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Lead Risk Manager or equivalent
    • Professional experience: Five years (including two years in information security risk management)
    • Risk management experience: 300 hours of related activities
    • Other requirements: Signing the RQBSA Code of Ethics
  • RQBSA Certified ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Senior Lead Risk Manager

    • Exam: RQBSA Certified ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Lead Risk Manager or equivalent
    • Professional experience: Ten years (including seven years in information security risk management)
    • Risk management experience: 1000 hours of related activities
    • Other requirements: Signing the RQBSA Code of Ethics

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

  • defining a risk management approach
  • determining risk management objectives and scope
  • conducting risk assessments
  • developing a risk management program
  • establishing risk evaluation and acceptance criteria
  • evaluating risk treatment options
  • monitoring and reviewing the risk management program

For more details on ISO/IEC 27005:2022 certifications and the RQBSA certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

Certification and examination fees are included in the training course price.

Participants will receive comprehensive training materials with over 450 pages of information, practical examples, quizzes, and exercises.

An attestation of course completion, worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits, will be awarded to those who complete the training course.

Candidates who complete the training but do not pass the exam are eligible for one free retake within 12 months of the initial exam date.

Get in touch with us today to begin your journey and take the first step toward achieving ISO/IEC 27005:2022 certification.

Course Information

Training Days: 5

CPD Certification (Credits): 31

Exam Duration : 3 hours

Retake Exam: Yes

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