About This Course
The PECB Lead Cybersecurity Manager programme gives you the skills to establish, lead and continually improve a cybersecurity programme based on ISO/IEC 27032 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Delivered fully self-paced and online, it covers the whole lifecycle — from initiating the programme and defining roles, through risk management and controls, to incident management, monitoring and continual improvement.
The emphasis is on managing cybersecurity as a coordinated, organisation-wide capability rather than a set of point solutions. It suits managers and specialists who need to build and run a cybersecurity function that aligns with recognised frameworks.
Course Information
What You Will Learn
Course Curriculum
- Cybersecurity concepts and strategy
- ISO/IEC 27032 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Initiating the programme
- Scope and objectives
- Cybersecurity roles and responsibilities
- Cybersecurity risk management
- Attack mechanisms and threat landscape
- Prioritising treatment
- Selecting and deploying cybersecurity controls
- Communication and coordination
- Awareness and training programmes
- Documented information
- Cybersecurity incident management
- Monitoring and measurement
- Reporting to stakeholders
- Continual improvement
- The seven competency domains
- Revision and exam technique
- Booking and sitting the PECB exam
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All You Need to Know
This programme suits professionals leading or supporting a cybersecurity function, including:
- Cybersecurity managers and organisational leaders
- IT and security specialists advancing into management
- Risk and compliance professionals
- Executives overseeing cybersecurity initiatives
A foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts and management is recommended before enrolling.
The PECB Certified Lead Cybersecurity Manager exam covers seven competency domains and combines scenario-based multiple-choice questions with essay-type exercises. Completing the training earns 31 CPD credits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — it is delivered online and self-paced, covering the same competency domains as PECB’s instructor-led programme so you can study around your schedule.
It is built around ISO/IEC 27032 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and explains how they relate to other relevant standards.
It takes the programme-management view — building, leading and improving a cybersecurity capability — and complements hands-on technical courses.
After passing the exam and meeting PECB’s requirements you can apply for the PECB Certified Lead Cybersecurity Manager credential.
Yes — the self-paced kit includes one certification exam and one free exam retake.