ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager

The ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager training course provides comprehensive knowledge of the principles, strategies, and leading cybersecurity practices for Internet of Things (IoT) environments. It focuses on the primary security and privacy risks associated with IoT, as well as the corresponding controls defined in ISO/IEC 27400.

This program is designed to equip professionals with the expertise necessary to establish, implement, manage, and continuously enhance IoT security measures within an organization.

Why Should You Attend?
As the IoT ecosystem continues to evolve rapidly, the introduction of new technologies brings heightened security risks. With increasing interconnectivity among devices, organizations face mounting pressure to deploy effective security and privacy controls that address emerging threats and align with regulatory expectations.

The ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager training course is tailored for professionals tasked with managing IoT-related risks. It covers essential areas including the IoT life cycle, asset management, incident response protocols, and practices for continuous improvement.

Through practical exercises and discussions grounded in real-world scenarios, participants will develop the competencies required to strengthen organizational security and safeguard sensitive data across IoT environments. Upon completion, attendees will be prepared to assume leadership roles in securing connected systems and supporting long-term organizational resilience.

Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:

  • Professionals seeking an in-depth understanding of IoT security and privacy principles and best practices

  • Individuals responsible for ensuring security, privacy, and compliance within IoT environments

  • Managers overseeing IoT infrastructure and managing risks associated with IoT deployments

  • Consultants advising organizations on IoT security, privacy, and risk management strategies

  • Professionals aiming to advance their careers in the expanding field of IoT security

  • IoT service providers, developers, and users involved in defining security and privacy requirements or implementing controls across the IoT systems life cycle, as described in ISO/IEC 30141 and ISO/IEC 27400

Learning Objectives
Upon completing this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the foundational concepts and principles of IoT security and privacy

  • Assess organizational context and alignment of IoT with business processes, and define roles and responsibilities for ensuring IoT security and privacy

  • Implement asset management practices tailored to IoT devices, systems, and components

  • Identify, evaluate, and manage risks associated with IoT systems

  • Apply security and privacy controls relevant to IoT service providers, developers, and users

  • Establish procedures for detecting, reporting, and responding to IoT-related incidents

Educational Approach
This training course incorporates essay-type exercises, multiple-choice quizzes, practical examples, and established best practices in IoT security and privacy management.
Participants are encouraged to engage collaboratively, exchange insights, and contribute actively to discussions throughout the course.
The structure of quizzes closely reflects the format of the certification examination, ensuring thorough preparation.
PECB offers multiple training course delivery formats, ranging from conventional classroom instruction to advanced, technology-enabled solutions. For more details on available formats, please click here.

Prerequisites
Participants attending this course should be familiar with ISO/IEC 27400 and related standards, including ISO/IEC 30141, ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27005, among others, as well as general IoT security and privacy practices.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager course?

The course covers five days of content, with the certification exam on the fifth day, and carries 31 CPD credits. In the self-study format you cover the same material at your own pace.

Is the exam included in the price?

Yes. The course fee includes the PECB certification and examination fees. If you do not pass, one complimentary retake is available within 12 months of your first attempt.

What are the prerequisites for ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager?

Participants attending this course should be familiar with ISO/IEC 27400 and related standards, including ISO/IEC 30141, ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27005, among others, as well as general IoT security and privacy practices.

Which formats and languages is ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager available in?

It is available as self-study (English) and hybrid learning (English). Choose the format and language before adding the course to your cart.

What is hybrid learning?

Hybrid learning combines the self-paced course with one day of one-to-one live coaching with the instructor. The day can be split into a half day before you start studying and a half day before your exam, so you go in prepared.

Is there a live class for ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager?

There is no scheduled live class for this course at the moment. The hybrid option adds one day of one-to-one live coaching with the instructor. Organizations that want a dedicated live session can contact us at [email protected].

Who issues the certificate?

PECB issues the certificate. After passing the exam you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager” credential. Horus Academy is a PECB Authorized Silver Partner and does not issue the certificate itself.

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager” exam fully meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of IoT security

Domain 2: IoT security roles, responsibilities, and governance

Domain 3: IoT risk management

Domain 4: Selecting privacy and security controls in IoT

Domain 5: Awareness, training, and IoT security monitoring

Domain 6: IoT incident management

Domain 7: IoT security audits, performance measurement, and continual improvement

After passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.

The certification requirements for PECB ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager are:

 

Credential Exam Professional experience Project experience Other requirements
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27400 Provisional Manager PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager exam None None Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27400 Manager 2 years

(1 in IoT security)

200 hours
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager 5 years

(2 in IoT security)

300 hours
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27400 Senior Lead Manager 10 years

(7 in IoT security)

1,000 hours

The IoT security program activities should follow best practices and include the following:

  1. Manage an IoT security program
  2. Implement asset management practices specific to IoT devices, systems, and components
  3. Manage risks associated with IoT systems
  4. Implement security and privacy controls
  5. Monitor the IoT security program performance
  6. Manage an IoT security program team
  • Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
  • Participants will receive more than 450 pages of comprehensive training materials, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
  • Participants who have attended the training course will receive an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
  • Candidates who have completed the training course with one of our partners and failed the first exam attempt are eligible to retake the exam for free within a 12-month period from the date the coupon code is received because the fee paid for the training course includes a first exam attempt and one retake. Otherwise, retake fees apply.
Price range: CA$750.00 through CA$1,250.00
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Course agenda

Day 1: IoT concepts, principles, and lifecycle

Day 2: Security roles and responsibilities, asset management, and risk management

Day 3: IoT security and privacy controls, blockchain and integrated technologies, and training

Day 4: IoT security monitoring, incident management, internal audit and management review, and continual improvement

Day 5: Certification exam