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Security Controls · Foundation

ISO/IEC 27002 Foundation

Information Security Controls

Level
Foundation
Duration
2 days
Exam
Confirmed on request
Language
EN
Format
Self-Study
CPD credits
14
Certification
PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27002 Foundation

Course facts from PECB Training Course Catalog 2026; pecb.com course page.

ISO/IEC 27002 Foundation training course provides information on the fundamental concepts of information security, cybersecurity and privacy based on ISO/IEC 27002.

Why Should You Attend?

ISO/IEC 27002 Foundation training course enables participants to learn the basic concepts related to the implementation and management of information security controls based on the guidelines of ISO/IEC 27002. Through this training course, participants will be able to identify the information security controls of ISO/IEC 27002 that are categorized into four themes: organizational, people, physical, and technological. The training course also provides information on how ISO/IEC 27002 is related with other standards, such as ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27003.

The training course is followed by an exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27002 Foundation” certificate. This certificate demonstrates that you have a general knowledge of ISO/IEC 27002 information security controls.

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for:

  • Managers and consultants seeking to know more about information security controls of ISO/IEC 27002
  • Professionals engaged in or responsible for information security management
  • Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of an information security management system and information security controls
  • Individuals interested to pursue a career in information security

Learning objectives

By successfully completing this training course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental concepts of information security, cybersecurity, and privacy based on ISO/IEC 27002
  • Discuss the relationship between ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Interpret the ISO/IEC 27002 organizational, people, physical, and technological controls in the specific context of an organization

Educational approach

  • This training course contains lecture sessions that are illustrated with practical questions and examples.
  • The participants are encouraged to communicate with each other and engage in discussions when completing quizzes and exercises.
  • The structure of quizzes is similar to that of the certificate exam.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.

Course agenda

Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27002 and organizational controls

Day 2: People, physical, and technological controls and certificate exam

Examination

The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of information security, cybersecurity, and privacy

Domain 2: Information security controls based on ISO/IEC 27002

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

Certificate requirements

Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27002 Foundation” certificate.

The certificate requirements for ISO/IEC 27002 Foundation are:

DesignationExamProfessional experienceMS audit/assessment experienceISCMS project experienceOther requirements
PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27002 FoundationPass the PECB ISO/IEC 27002 Foundation examNoneNoneNoneSigning of the PECB Code of Ethic

General Information

  • Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
  • Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed.
  • An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
  • In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free.

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The text above is the publisher's own course description, reproduced verbatim from pecb.com course page (retrieved 2026-10-02). PECB is a registered trade-mark of PECB Group Inc. and is used under license.

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  3. Materials and platformFor self-study and eLearning the training material is in the myPECB dashboard once the course is assigned — slides and exercises, or the video lessons and the eLearning platform.
  4. Exam and certificateThe PECB exam is included. You schedule it when you are ready and sit it online, supervised by PECB; on passing, you apply for the certificate at no additional cost.

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