ISO 18788 Lead Implementer

Day 1: Introduction to ISO 18788 and initiation of a SOMS

Day 2: Plan the implementation of a SOMS

Day 3: Implementation of a SOMS

Day 4: SOMS monitoring, continuous improvement and preparation for a certification audit

Day 5: Certification Exam

The “PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Security Operations Management System (SOMS)

Domain 2: Security Operations Management System (SOMS)

Domain 3: Planning a SOMS implementation based on ISO 18788

Domain 4: Implementing a SOMS based on ISO 18788

Domain 5: Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of a SOMS based on ISO 18788

Domain 6: Continual improvement of a SOMS based on ISO 18788

Domain 7: Preparing for a SOMS certification audit

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

Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO 18788 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies .

Note: PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential , given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to the following link: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials .

To be considered valid, these implementation activities should follow best implementation practices and include the following activities:

1. Drafting a SOMS plan
2. Initiating a SOMS implementation
3. Implementing a SOMS
4. Monitoring and managing a SOMS implementation
5. Performing continual improvement measures

• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPE (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 free of charge