The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Master certification is a professional certification for professionals needing to implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and to master the audit techniques and to manage (or be part of) audit teams and audit program.
The principal competencies and knowledge skills needed by the market are the ability to support an organization in implementing and managing an Information Security Management System as specified in PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2013 as well as manage an audit program.
Various professions may apply for this certification:
Senior manager or senior consultant wanting to implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Senior project manager or senior consultant wanting to master the Information Security Management System implementation process
The requirements for this certification are:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/ assessment experience | ISMS project experience | Other requirements |
| ISO/IEC 27001 Master | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent and PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Six years of information security work experience | Audit activities totaling 500 hours | Project activities totaling 500 hours | Signing the PECB code of ethics |