Network security protects the network infrastructure and ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
This training course is focused on developing the necessary knowledge to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining network security. It provides a comprehensive elaboration of the structure of the ISO/IEC 27033 series of standards, including network security overview and concepts, guidelines for the design and implementation of network security, and reference networking scenarios to securing the communication between networks using security gateways, VPNs, and wireless IP network access.
The training course is followed by the certification exam. If you pass, you can apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27033 Lead Network Security Manager” credential, which demonstrates your ability and competence to manage, operate, and use network security controls in information system networks.
Who Can Attend?
- Network security and information security professionals seeking to manage network security
- Managers or consultants seeking to master network security best practices
- Individuals involved in the planning and implementation of the architectural aspects of network security
- Technical experts seeking to enhance their network security knowledge
- Network security expert advisors
Learning objectives
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques of the implementation and effective management of network security
- Acknowledge the correlation between the ISO/IEC 27033 series of standards and other standards and regulatory frameworks
- Interpret the guidelines of ISO/IEC 27033 series of standards in the specific context of an organization
- Develop the necessary knowledge and competence to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining network security
- Acquire the practical knowledge to advise an organization in managing network security by following best practices
Educational approach
- The training course includes essay-type exercises, multiple-choice quizzes, scenario-based quizzes, and examples of network security best practices.
- Participants are encouraged to communicate with each other and engage in discussions when completing quizzes and exercises.
- The exercises are based on a case study.
- The structure of the quizzes is similar to that of the certification exam.
Prerequisites
The main requirement for participation is a fundamental understanding of the ISO/IEC 27033 series of standards and general knowledge of network security concepts.
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Course agenda
- Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27033 series of standards and initiation of network security implementation
- Day 2: Network security team, policy, risk management, and documentation management
- Day 3: Internet access services, network segmentation, securing network communications using security gateways, VPNs, and wireless IP network access
- Day 4: Network security testing, incident management, monitoring, and continual improvement
- Day 5: Certification exam
Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27033 Lead Network Security Manager” exam meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of network security
- Domain 2: Network security planning
- Domain 3: Network security policy and documentation management
- Domain 4: Securing network communications based on ISO/IEC 27033 series of standards and best practices
- Domain 5: Network security competence, training, awareness, and team
- Domain 6: Network security incident management and business continuity
- Domain 7: Network security testing, monitoring, and continual improvement
Certification
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the relevant requirements.
For more information about ISO/IEC 27033 Lead Network Security certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB ISO/IEC 27033 Lead Network Security Manager certifications are as follows:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | NSMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27033 Provisional Network Security Manager | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27033 Lead Network Security Manager exam, or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27033 Network Security Manager | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27033 Lead Network Security Manager exam, or equivalent | Two years (one in network security) | 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27033 Lead Network Security Manager | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27033 Lead Network Security Manager exam, or equivalent | Five years (two in network security) | 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27033 Senior Lead Network Security Manager | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27033 Lead Network Security Manager exam, or equivalent | Ten years (seven in network security) | 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
The network security project experience should follow the best implementation and management practices and include the following activities:
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- Implementing network security
- Managing network security implementation
- Managing documented information
- Monitoring the network security performance
- Managing a network security team
General Information
- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
- 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 fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months from the initial attempt for free.
