Course update — ISO 27032 replaced by Cybersecurity Foundation and Lead Cybersecurity Manager

Back in September, PECB announced the retirement of the ISO 27032 Foundation and Lead Cybersecurity Manager exams from January 15, 2024. These courses will now be replaced by Cybersecurity Foundation and Lead Cybersecurity Manager.

Our course expert, Lyndsay Collins, explains what's changed.

Why is this change taking place?

The idea of this change was to move away from solely focusing on an ISO standard to a more general focus on Cybersecurity frameworks from various standards.

As the updated standard provides guidelines for internet security only, PECB have removed the ISO/IEC 27032 name of the standard from its title. 

Key differences and benefits

• The new version is now based on other sources besides ISO/IEC 27032, like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC TS 27110:2021, ISO/IEC 27100:2020, etc.; 
• New content will explain and expand on the relationship between ISO/IEC 27032, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and other relevant standards and frameworks (not just ISO);
• The content of the courses has been significantly enhanced;
• The information given during the courses is now in line with the latest upgrades in the security industry;
• Multiple-choice quizzes have also been added for each section; 
• A new multiple-choice exam has been developed;
• More focus on Cybersecurity means that this course is more relevant to a wider range of roles, such as:
  • Individuals interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity
  • Managers and leaders involved in cybersecurity management
  • Consultants and professionals seeking to expand their cybersecurity knowledge or aiming to familiarize themselves with best practices
  • Individuals tasked with the practical implementation of cybersecurity strategies, activities, 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
    
    

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the Cybersecurity Foundation course.

To fully benefit from the Lead Cybersecurity Manager course, participants should have a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity concepts and management.

Will these changes affect my current ISO/IEC 27032 certificate?

The recent update will not impact your current ISO/IEC 27032 certification status.

If you have a valid ISO/IEC 27032 Cybersecurity Manager, Lead Cybersecurity Manager, or Senior Lead Cybersecurity Manager credential, you just need to keep the certification status active by submitting CPDs and AMFs.

For ISO/IEC 27032 Foundation and ISO/IEC 27032 Provisional Cybersecurity Manager credentials, no maintenance is required. These are lifetime certificates that have no expiration dates. 

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