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ISO-27001-LEAD-IMPLEMENTER Exam Topics and Domains
ISO-27001-LEAD-IMPLEMENTER is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27005, Annex A controls, ISO 19011, and more.
Fundamental principles and concepts of an information security management system
Information Security Management System Fundamentals
Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001
Information security management system requirements
ISO/IEC 27001 Requirements
Interpret the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for an ISMS from the perspective of an implementer
Planning of an ISMS implementation based on ISO/IEC 27001
ISMS Implementation Planning
Initiate and plan the implementation of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001, by utilizing PECB's IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
Implementation of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001
Control Implementation
Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001
Monitoring and measurement of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001
Performance Evaluation
Monitor, measure, analyze and evaluate ISMS performance
Continual improvement of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001
Improvement Processes
Implement continual improvement processes for ISMS
Preparation for an ISMS certification audit
Certification Audit Preparation
Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit
How do I earn this certification?
Passing ISO-27001-LEAD-IMPLEMENTER earns the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer certification. It sits in the Information Security Management track.
- PECB-Master - PECB Master in ISO/IEC 27001
- ISO-IEC-27001-Senior-Lead - Senior Lead Implementer
- ISO-IEC-27005-Risk-Manager - ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager Complementary risk management skills
- ISO-IEC-27032-Lead-Cybersecurity - ISO/IEC 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager Cybersecurity focus
- ISO-IEC-27017-Lead-Auditor - ISO/IEC 27017 Lead Auditor Cloud security specialization
- ISO-IEC-27018-Lead-Implementer - ISO/IEC 27018 Lead Implementer Privacy and PII protection
- ISO-IEC-27701-Lead-Implementer - ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer Privacy Information Management System
- ISO-22301-Lead-Implementer - ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Business continuity management
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2022-10-01
- Announcement date: 2022-06-01
- Cloud Security Controls ISO/IEC 27017:2015 Additional cloud-specific controls now integrated into main curriculum • Release date: 2015-12-15
- Privacy Information Management ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Privacy controls increasingly referenced in implementation scenarios • Release date: 2019-08-05
- AI Management Systems ISO/IEC 23053:2022 Future integration expected for AI-related security controls • Release date: 2022-06-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Managers or consultants involved in ISMS implementation and Project managers seeking to master ISMS implementation.
- General knowledge of ISMS concepts
- Understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 standard
- Basic information security knowledge