The PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to establish, implement, manage, maintain, and continually improve a Security Operations Management System (SOMS) based on ISO 18788. This training enables professionals to develop a structured approach to security operations while addressing governance, risk management, legal compliance, operational effectiveness, and respect for human rights.
Through practical exercises, implementation methodologies, and real-world scenarios, participants will learn how to plan and manage a SOMS implementation project, assess organizational security risks, develop appropriate controls, and support continual improvement initiatives. Upon successful completion of the course and examination, participants can apply for the PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer credential.
Course Highlights
- Hosted on the MyPECB platform for flexible self-paced learning.
- Access to official PECB ISO 18788 Lead Implementer training materials.
- Exam fees included with one free retake within 12 months.
- Globally recognized PECB certification.
- Practical implementation-focused training aligned with ISO 18788 requirements.
- Covers governance, risk management, compliance, and security operations management.
- Prepares participants to lead and manage SOMS implementation projects.
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the ISO 18788 framework and the processes required to implement a Security Operations Management System within an organization. Participants will learn how to establish governance structures, identify and treat security risks, develop operational controls, measure performance, and ensure continual improvement of security operations.
The training combines theory and practical implementation approaches, enabling participants to confidently support organizations in achieving effective, accountable, and compliant security operations management.
What You Will Learn
- The requirements and framework of ISO 18788.
- How to implement and manage a Security Operations Management System (SOMS).
- Project planning and implementation methodologies for ISO 18788.
- Risk assessment and risk treatment processes for security operations.
- Security governance, operational controls, and compliance requirements.
- Performance monitoring, measurement, and continual improvement techniques.
- Best practices for maintaining effective and accountable security operations.
- How to prepare an organization for ISO 18788 certification and ongoing compliance.