eLearning
Video lessons
- Recorded video lessons from PECB Certified Trainers
- Quizzes to check your progress, and extra reading
- Watch on any device, wherever and whenever suits you
- Best if you like a trainer to take you through the subject
Cybersecurity Foundation
Phishing emails, ransomware and stolen passwords affect organizations of every size, from small businesses to large companies. Every employee helps keep systems and data safe.
Cybersecurity management is the planned work of protecting an organization's systems, networks and data. It sets out who is responsible, which risks matter most, which protections to use, how to train staff and how to respond to an attack. Two well-known guides for this work are ISO/IEC 27032, the international guidelines for internet security, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework from the U.S. government.
The PECB Cybersecurity Foundation training course covers the core concepts of cybersecurity management, from common attacks and risk management to incident response. Aligned with ISO/IEC 27032 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, it suits anyone starting a cybersecurity career.
Course Summary
- Delivery format
eLearning and self-study, both included
- Language
English
- Suggested study schedule (The Tech Academy)
7 days at 3 hours a day, about 21 hours in total. Plan more time if the subject is new to you or you want extra practice and revision. PECB plans this course as two days of study, including the exam.
- Included
More than 200 pages of PECB course material, the exam and certificate fees and an attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD credits
- Support
A study plan and live office hours every two weeks for 90 days from enrollment come with this course.
- Credential
Passing the exam lets you apply for the PECB Certificate Holder in Cybersecurity Foundation credential. It is open to everyone who passes the exam and signs the PECB Code of Ethics
Training Mode: eLearning and Self-Study
This PECB course includes both training modes for one price, so you can use either or both. You find them in your myPECB account.
Both lead to the same PECB exam and credential.
Why Should You Attend?
Organizations need people who can apply cybersecurity principles in their daily work. This course covers cybersecurity program implementation, attack methods, threat reduction, risk management, incident response, and information sharing and coordination. It prepares you to take part in cybersecurity management projects.
After the course, you can sit the exam and apply for the PECB Certificate Holder in Cybersecurity Foundation credential.
Who Should Attend?
- Managers and consultants who want to broaden their cybersecurity knowledge
- Professionals who want to learn cybersecurity management best practices
- People who carry out cybersecurity activities in their organization
- People interested in a cybersecurity career
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain fundamental cybersecurity concepts and principles
- Identify the main cybersecurity standards and frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27032 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Explain approaches, methods and techniques for protecting an organization's systems and data
Educational Approach
- Practical exercises, multiple-choice quizzes and demonstrations of best practices
- Quizzes structured like the certificate exam
Prerequisites
This course is open to everyone, including people new to cybersecurity.
Course Agenda
The topics follow PECB's two-day plan for this course. At your own pace, you work through them in this order.
- Day 1: Introduction to fundamental cybersecurity concepts
- Day 2: Cybersecurity program approaches and the certificate exam
Examination
- Exam
PECB Cybersecurity Foundation exam
- Length
1 hour
- Questions
40 multiple-choice questions
- Format
Closed book: no notes or course material
- Languages
English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil)
- Where
Online from anywhere, in the PECB Exams app, with a PECB invigilator watching through your camera
Taking the exam in a language that is not your first? Ask on the day, and PECB gives you 10 extra minutes.
What the Exam Covers
The PECB Cybersecurity Foundation exam covers two competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental cybersecurity principles and concepts
- Domain 2: Cybersecurity program
Exam details from PECB's list of exams.
Certificate Requirements
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | Cybersecurity project experience | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certificate Holder in Cybersecurity Foundation | PECB Cybersecurity Foundation exam, or an equivalent | None | None | Sign the PECB Code of Ethics |
How You Study & What Your Price Covers
USD $597 · eLearning and self-study · English
Work through the PECB materials and exercises at your own pace, using the course agenda on this page to guide your study. Kudzai Consulting Group arranges your PECB enrollment after purchase.
Your price covers the PECB training materials, examination and grading, course-completion attestation, and the applicable certificate or certification fees. Earning a credential requires passing the exam and meeting PECB’s requirements.
Exam support included: Your course price includes a study plan and live office hours with Dr. Rose Shumba every two weeks for 90 days from enrollment.
Build work to show employers: Mentored portfolio programs, purchased separately, are available for ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer and ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer.
Exam attempts: Under PECB’s rules for eLearning and self-study, your price covers your first exam attempt, one free retake if you need it, the certification application fee and the first year of PECB’s annual maintenance fee. Use them within 12 months of buying the course.
Take Your Next Career Step
Optional add-on: Get Hired in GRC · USD $197
Turn your learning and completed work into a tailored résumé, LinkedIn profile, interview answers and a portfolio link. Study eight short sections at your own pace, with videos, guides, templates, a workbook and AI review prompts. Six months of access.
Add it at checkout with any course or portfolio purchase. The $197 is separate from your program price.
Explore Get Hired in GRCQuestions About Enrolling
Does passing the exam make me certified?
Passing the exam lets you apply for a PECB credential, and PECB reviews your application. Foundation credentials are open to everyone who passes the exam and signs the PECB Code of Ethics. For Lead Implementer, Lead Auditor and Lead Manager courses, PECB awards the level that matches your experience. If you are new to the field, you start at the Provisional level and can apply to upgrade as you gain experience. Each course page lists the requirements for every level.
Can I add a portfolio program?
Yes, with ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer and ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer. Each portfolio program is a separate Tech Academy program with its own price and enrollment.
Explore the portfolio programs and find the one for your courseDo I need a portfolio program to get exam support?
Exam support, including office hours every two weeks for 90 days from enrollment, comes with every PECB course, including this one. Portfolio programs are an optional extra, sold separately.
Can I join a portfolio program if I trained with another provider?
Yes. Each portfolio program is sold on its own, for anyone who is taking or has completed the matching training.
