PECB Certified Course: ISO/IEC 27400 Foundation

Understand security and privacy across the Internet of Things life cycle.

This Foundation course introduces IoT security and privacy using ISO/IEC 27400 guidance. It covers the IoT life cycle and stakeholders, risk sources, connected-device and service considerations, and security and privacy controls that help organizations protect data, services and operational resilience.

Course at a glance

• Provider and awarding body: PECB.
• Learning format: PECB Self-Study (official course materials).
• Language: English.
• Level: Foundation.
• Examination and certification-application cycle: 12 months from purchase for the first examination attempt, the included free retake if needed, and the certification application.

What this course includes

• More than 200 pages of official PECB instructional materials containing explanations, guidance and practical examples.
• The first examination attempt and one free retake.
• The certification-application fee and the first year of the Annual Maintenance Fee, where applicable.
• A course-completion attestation worth 14 CPD credits, separate from the PECB professional credential.

What you will learn

After completing the course, the learner should be able to:

• explain core IoT security and privacy concepts;
• identify IoT stakeholders and life-cycle stages;
• interpret security and privacy controls in ISO/IEC 27400.

Who this course is for

• Managers and consultants seeking an introduction to IoT security.
• Professionals responsible for IoT security activities.
• People seeking to understand ISO/IEC 27400 guidance.
• Individuals considering a career or advanced pathway in IoT security.

Prerequisites: PECB states that no prerequisites apply to this Foundation course.

Course outline

• IoT concepts, principles, life cycle and stakeholders.
• IoT risk sources and security and privacy controls.

Exam and credential pathway

The exam covers fundamental IoT security and privacy concepts, risk sources and security and privacy controls.

After passing the exam, the candidate may apply for the Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27400 Foundation designation. The official Foundation pathway lists no professional or project-experience requirement, while application and ethics requirements remain applicable.

Course completion, examination success, certification application and credential issuance are separate stages; the credential is not issued automatically.

For official course details, see the PECB ISO/IEC 27400 Foundation page.

Access and activation

The 12-month period for the first examination, included free retake and certification application begins on the purchase date.

Each order covers one learner. Wadi Solutions begins processing the PECB registration within one business day, and activation details are sent to the learner's email. Required enrolment details are shared with PECB for activation.

Continue your learning path

• ISO/IEC 27400 Lead Manager

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