What is included?

• You have 12 months time as of reception of the learning material to learn, do the exam and get your certification
  
• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course 
• Training material containing over 400 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed  
  
• An Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. 
• In case candidates do not pass the exam, they are entitled to a free retake within 12 months from the date the coupon code is received  
• + 20% reduction on the first year subscription for our all-in-one ISMS/GRC management solution
  

Why should you take this training course?

As applications increasingly handle sensitive data and critical functions, ensuring application security has become essential for organizations globally. Attending the ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Application Security Implementer training course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the standard’s framework for application security, along with practical skills to establish and maintain the Organization Normative Framework (ONF), implement Application Security Controls (ASCs), and manage security across the Application Security Life Cycle (ASLC). 

Additionally, certification as a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Application Security Implementer” demonstrates expertise and commitment to application security, enhancing career opportunities in roles such as security manager, consultant, or auditor. This course also facilitates networking with other security professionals who share insights and best practices, thereby enhancing the real-world applicability of ISO/IEC 27034 across diverse industries.

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Application security professionals responsible for managing and implementing security measures in the software development life cycle
• IT and information security managers who need to ensure secure application development within their organizations
• Compliance officers and risk managers focused on achieving regulatory compliance and reducing application-related security risks
• Software developers and architects who want to integrate security practices into the development and design processes
• Consultants seeking to broaden their expertise in application security and ISO/IEC 27034 implementation
• Individuals interested in advancing their careers in information security, with a focus on application security

Training course structure

Module 1: Introduction to application security and ISO/IEC 27034

• Training course objectives and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Overview of ISO/IEC 27034
• Fundamental concepts and principles of application security
• Application security scope

Module 2: Planning the implementation of ISO/IEC 27034

• Organizational-level planning
• Application-level planning

Module 3: Implementation of ISO/IEC 27034 and incident management and response

• Implementation of application security controls
• Implementation of security practices
• Advanced application security technologies
• Incident management and response
• Training and awareness

Module 4: Monitoring, continual improvement, and security audits

• Application security verification process
• Application security monitoring
• Internal audit
• Continual improvement
• Closing of the training course

Certification Exam

Learning objectives

 Upon successful completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the key concepts and principles of application security based on ISO/IEC 27034
• Interpret the ISO/IEC 27034 guidelines for an application security program from the perspective of an implementer
• Initiate and plan the implementation of an application security program based on ISO/IEC 27034 by utilizing best practices
• Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an application security program based on ISO/IEC 27034

Examination

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Application Security Implementer” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of application security
• Domain 2: Application security planning
• Domain 3: Implementation of application security controls
• Domain 5: Application security incident management and response
• Domain 6: Verifying and monitoring application security
• Domain 7: Continual improvement and auditing of application security
  

Duration: 3 hours
Location: Online through the PECB app OR in person in one of the PECB exam centers
Preparation: PECB Exam Preparation Guides
Language: The exam is available in multiple other languages and does not need to be taken in the same language as the training material. Additional time can be requested when your native language is not available in your mother tongue (to be requested by candidates on the exam day)
Retake: In case you fail the exam, you can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free

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

Certification? 

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO/IEC 27034 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies..

The requirements for PECB Implementer Certifications are:

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