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Cognicert ISO 27032 Cybersecurity Professional Course

Apply cybersecurity techniques to threats, risk controls and coordinated security responses and use the results to inform workplace decisions.

  • Practical, standards-based professional learning
  • Assessment and verifiable Cognicert certification
  • Flexible online, self-study and organisational delivery

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What you will work on

Who this course is for
  • Cybersecurity professionals
  • Information Security experts
  • Professionals seeking to manage a Cybersecurity program
  • Individuals responsible to develop a Cybersecurity program
  • IT specialists
  • Information Technology expert advisors
  • IT professionals looking to enhance their technical skills and knowledge

Entry, exam and access at a glance

Prerequisites

Entry requirements depend on the course and level. Review the course-specific requirements and prior knowledge listed below.

Exam and resits

100 questions in one hour. Pass mark: 70%. Your payment includes two exam attempts. A third or later attempt costs £100 per resit.

Platform-wide pass rate: 87% across all examined trainees, based on Cognicert’s exam-platform results. This is not a course-specific pass rate or a guarantee of an individual result.

Self-study access

Lifetime access for the enrolled learner. Access is personal and cannot be shared.

Overview

Apply cybersecurity techniques to threats, risk controls and coordinated security responses and use the results to inform workplace decisions.

Work through threats, risk controls and coordinated security responses and connect them to the responsibilities of your professional role. The detailed programme explains the methods and activities covered.

Objectives
  • Educate participants about current and emerging cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, including cyberattacks and cybercrime trends.
  • Teach participants how to identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity risks within their organizations.
  • Explain the importance of governance structures and frameworks for effective cybersecurity management.
  • Assist participants in developing and implementing cybersecurity policies and strategies aligned with their organizational goals and objectives.
  • Instruct participants on how to create and implement an incident response plan to address cybersecurity incidents effectively.
  • Explain the significance of supply chain security and best practices for securing the supply chain against cyber threats.
  • Instruct participants on implementing security measures and controls to protect information and systems from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
  • Help participants understand cybersecurity compliance and regulatory requirements specific to their industry or jurisdiction.
  • Guide participants in developing and maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure the organization's ability to continue critical operations in the event of a cybersecurity incident.
  • Assist participants in conducting cybersecurity assessments and audits to evaluate their organization's compliance with cybersecurity policies and controls.
  • Promote the development of a cybersecurity culture within the organization, emphasizing the role of every employee in maintaining security.
  • Discuss methods for measuring the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures and using metrics for improvement.
Audience
  • Cybersecurity professionals
  • Information Security experts
  • Professionals seeking to manage a Cybersecurity program
  • Individuals responsible to develop a Cybersecurity program
  • IT specialists
  • Information Technology expert advisors
  • IT professionals looking to enhance their technical skills and knowledge
Content

Introduction to Cybersecurity and related concepts as recommended by ISO/IEC 27032

  • Course Objectives and Structure
  • Standard and Regulatory Framework
  • Interested parties
    • Users
    • Coordinator and standardization organisations
    • Government authorities
    • Law enforcement agencies
    • Internet service providers
  • Fundamental Concepts in Cybersecurity
  • Cybersecurity Program
  • Initiating a Cybersecurity Program
  • Analysing the Organisation
  • Leadership

Cybersecurity Policy and Risk management

  • Cybersecurity Policies
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management
  • Threats
  • Vulnerabilities
  • Attack vectors
  • Attack Mechanisms

Cybersecurity Controls, Information Sharing and Coordination

  • Controls for Internet security
  • Information Sharing and Coordination
  • Policies for Internet security
  • Access control
  • Education, awareness and training
  • Security incident management
  • Asset management
  • Supplier management
  • Business continuity over the Internet
  • Privacy protection over the Internet
  • Vulnerability management
  • Network management
  • Protection against malware
  • Change management
  • Identification of applicable legislation and compliance requirements
  • Use of cryptography
  • Application security for Internet-facing applications
  • Endpoint device management

Incident management, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

  • Business Continuity
  • Cybersecurity Incident Management
  • Testing in Cybersecurity
  • Performance Measurement
  • Cybersecurity Incident Response and Recovery
  • Continual Improvement
Delivery
  • Case Study
  • Individual Exercises
  • Role Play
  • Group Exercises
  • Group Presentation
  • Examination

Duration
5 Days

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Training, exam and application dates

Prices are per learner before any applicable UK VAT. A live-online intake costs more after its standard deadline because the published late fee is added. Self-study is priced separately and has no late-intake fee.

TRAINING DATESEXAMDEADLINE & STATUSLIVE ONLINESELF-STUDY
9–13 November 202613 November 2026Late booking period
Standard deadline passed. £50 late fee applies until 21 October 2026.
Places are confirmed at booking, not guaranteed by this calendar.
£1,550 £1,500 course fee + £50 late fee
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VERIFIABLE ACHIEVEMENT

Check your Cognicert certificate

Successful candidates receive a uniquely numbered Cognicert certificate that another person can check through our public certificate-verification service. This confirms the authenticity of a Cognicert-issued award; acceptance by an employer, regulator or external professional scheme depends on their requirements.

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