PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer

Master the implementation and management of Security Operations Management Systems (SOMS) based on ISO 18788

ISO 18788 Lead Implementer training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in establishing, implementing, managing and maintaining a Security Operations Management System (SOMS) based on ISO 18788. The SOMS implementation ensures the protection and safeguarding of clients’ lives and property by respecting the fundamental freedoms, human rights, and national and international laws. During this training course, you will gain a thorough understanding of the best practices of Security Operations Management Systems and be able to apply them in an organization.

After mastering all the necessary concepts of Security Operations Management Systems, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Implementer Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to implement the ISO 18788 in an organization.

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Training description

Training program

Day 1

Introduction to ISO 18788 and initiation of a SOMS

Course objectives and structure
Standards and regulatory frameworks
Security Operations Management System (SOMS)
Initiate the SOMS implementation
Understand the organization and clarify the security operations objectives

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Day 2

Plan the implementation of a SOMS

Leadership and approval of the SOMS project
SOMS scope
Policies for security operations management
Risk assessment

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Day 3

Implementation of a SOMS

Security operations objectives
Organizational structure
Resource management
Awareness and communication
Documentation management
Operations management
Security service and establishment of code of ethics
Incident management

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Day 4

SOMS monitoring, continuous improvement and preparation for a certification audit

Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation
Internal audit
Management review
Treatment of nonconformities
Continual improvement
Preparing for the certification audit
Competence and evaluation of implementers
Closing the training

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Day 5

Certification Exam

Who should attend?

Managers or consultants involved in Private Security Operations
Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of a Security Operations Management System
Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with SOMS requirements
SOMS team members

Training objectives

Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 18788 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a SOMS
Learn how to interpret the ISO 18788 requirements in the specific context of an organization
Learn how to support an organization to effectively plan, implement, manage, monitor and maintain a SOMS
Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing Security Operations Management System best practices

Exam

Duration: 3 hours
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

Certification

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.

Certificate name

PECB Certified ISO 18788 Provisional Implementer

Exam name

PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent

Experience

None

Experience in Security Operations Management

None

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Certificate name

PECB Certified ISO 18788 Implementer

Exam name

PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent

Experience

Two years: One year of work experience in Security Operations Management

Experience in Security Operations Management

Project activities: a total of 200 hours

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Certificate name

PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer

Exam name

PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent

Experience

Five years: Two years of work experience in Security Operations Management

Experience in Security Operations Management

Project activities: a total of 300 hours

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Certificate name

PECB Certified ISO 18788 Senior Lead Implementer

Exam name

PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent

Experience

Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Security operations Management

Experience in Security Operations Management

Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Certificate name

PECB Certified ISO 18788 Master

Exam name

ISO 18788 Lead Implementer + ISO 18788 Lead Auditor (4 additional foundation exams)

Experience

Fifteen years: Ten years of work experience in Security Operations Management

Experience in Security Operations Management

Audit activities: 700 hours; Project activities: 700 hours

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

What do you get?

certificate of participation

meetings with experts

best practices / experiences

innovative forms of classes

competitive prices

General information

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
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months free of charge

Net Price