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Mastering risk evaluation and optimal risk management in information security and learn the methods of risk assessment

 

Summary

In this three-day intensive course participants develop the competence to master the basic risk management elements related to all assets of relevance for information security using the ISO/IEC 27005:2008 standard as a reference framework. Based on practical exercises and case studies, participants acquire the necessary knowledge and skills needed to perform an optimal information security risk assessment and manage risks in time by being familiar with their life cycle. Participants will learn the different methods of risk assessment used on the market e.g.: CRAMM, EBIOS, MEHARI, OCTAVE and Microsoft Security Risk Management Guide. This training fits perfectly in the framework of an ISO/IEC 27001:2005 standard implementation process.


Who Should Take This Course?

  • Risk managers
  • Persons responsible for information security or conformity within an organization
  • Member of the information security team
  • IT consultants
  • Staff of organizations implementing or seeking to comply with ISO 27001 or involved in a risk management program

 

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques allowing an effective management of risk according to ISO 27005
  • Interpret the requirements of ISO 27001 on information security risk management
  • Understand the relationship between the information security risk management, the security controls and the compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of an organization
  • Acquire the competence to implement, maintain and manage an ongoing information security risk management program according to ISO27005
  • Acquire the competence to effectively advise organizations on the best practices in information security risk management

 

Course Curriculum

Day 1: Introduction, risk management program, risk identification and assessment according to ISO 27005

  • Concepts and definitions related to risk management
  • Standards, frameworks and methodologies in risk management
  • Implementation of an information security risk management program
  • Risk identification
  • Risk assessment

 

Day 2: Risk evaluation, treatment, acceptance, communication and surveillance according to ISO 27005

  • Risk evaluation
  • Risk treatment
  • Acceptance of information security risks and management of residual risks
  • Information security risk communication
  • Information security risk monitoring and review

 

Day 3: Introduction to methods of risk assessment

  • Introduction to CRAMM
  • Introduction to EBIOS
  • Introduction to MEHARI
  • Introduction to OCTAVE
  • Introduction to Microsoft Security Risk Management
  • “ISO 27005 Certified Risk Manager” exam (2 hours)

 

Prerequisites

None


Instructional Approach

This training is based on the alternation of theory and practice:

  • Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples based on real cases
  • Practical exercises based on case studies including role plays and narrative presentation
  • Review exercises to assist the exam preparation
  • Practice test similar to the certification exam
  • Given the practical exercises, the number of training participants is limited

 

Examination & Certification

  • The “Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:The “Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager” exam is available in different languages (the complete list of languages can be found in the examination application form)
    • Domain 1: Fundamental concepts, approaches, methods and techniques of risk management
    • Domain 2: Implementation of a risk management program
    • Domain 3: Information security risk assessment based on ISO 27005

  • The “Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager” exam is available in different languages (the complete list of languages can be found in the examination application form)

  • Duration of the exam: 2 hours
  • After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Provisional Risk Manager, Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager, depending on their level of experience
  • A certificate will be issued to participants who successfully passed the exam and comply with all the other requirements related to the selected credential
  • Certification fees are included in the exam price
  • A student manual containing over 250 pages of information and practical examples are given to participants
  • A certificate of participation of 21 CPE (Continuing Professional Education) is awarded to participants
  • ISO 27005 is Guidance on information security risk management and it is not a certifiable standard for an organization

 

What You Get!

  • A student manual containing the presentation slides and practical exercises used during the course (approximately 250 pages)
  • A certificate for 21 CPE (Continuing Professional Education) hours,
  • A certificate of course completion from CIMA
  • An opportunity to network with others working in this area
  • Write the exam on the final day of the course; exam and certification fees are included. Completed exams are forwarded to PECB for processing and issuance of professional certification. ** Some conditions apply.


* For those registering for Live Online access to the training, any special gift offer requires you to be responsible for the cost of shipping, insurance, duty and any import or other relevant fees or tax(es). Items will be shipped and payment for all the above fees will be due upon receipt of the shipment with the courrier service. CIMA will not be responsible for any of the above fees, nor for the loss of the item in transit, incuding due to the registrant failure to pay such fees in a timemly manner. All shipments will be sent with appropriate insurance to cover the cost of the item.

** Please review the certification criteria on PECB's website before registering for this course to ensure you are eligable.

*** CIMA reserves the right to change the schedule, location, cost or incentives for any event without notice. The price for any training reservations already booked prior to any change made by CIMA, will be honored.

**** Live Online registrants should register at least 30 days in advance of the course in order to receive the training manual prior to the first day of the course. Having the material with you during the course is not mandatory, as the presentation slides will be displayed during the course, however they would be helpful in reviewing the material prior to taking the exam.

***** Live Online students will need to take their exam online through PECB. Information will be provided after registration.