ISO/IEC 27032: Foundation
The ISO/IEC 27032: Foundation course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles, roles, and practices based on ISO/IEC 27032, the international guideline for cybersecurity and collaboration between stakeholders. ISO/IEC 27032 is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Unlike control- or requirement-based standards, ISO/IEC 27032 focuses on cybersecurity governance, cooperation, and coordination across organizations, sectors, and digital ecosystems. This Foundation-level course introduces learners to cybersecurity concepts, threat landscapes, stakeholder responsibilities, and coordination mechanisms, and explains how ISO/IEC 27032 complements standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and ISO/IEC 27035. It prepares participants to support organizational cybersecurity initiatives and progress to advanced cybersecurity management roles. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the purpose and scope of ISO/IEC 27032 Explain key cybersecurity concepts and terminology Understand the relationship between cybersecurity, information security, and network security Identify cybersecurity stakeholders and their roles Recognize common cybersecurity threats and impacts Understand how ISO/IEC 27032 supports an ISMS and broader cybersecurity governance
Course Curriculum
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- Definition of cybersecurity
- Cyberspace and digital ecosystems
- Difference between cybersecurity, information security, and network security
- Importance of cybersecurity to organizations and society
2
- Purpose and scope of ISO/IEC 27032
- Intended users of the standard
- Benefits of applying ISO/IEC 27032
- Relationship with ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and ISO/IEC 27035
3
- Cybersecurity goals and principles
- Risk-based approach to cybersecurity
- Shared responsibility in cyberspace
- Trust and resilience
4
- Common cyber threats and attack types
- Threat actors and motivations
- Cyber incidents and their impacts
- Emerging cybersecurity challenges
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- Organizational stakeholders
- External stakeholders and partners
- Roles and responsibilities in cybersecurity
- Importance of collaboration and information sharing
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- Cyber risk concepts
- Relationship to information security risk management
- High-level risk treatment approaches
- Supporting decision-making
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- Preventive, detective, and corrective cybersecurity measures
- Technical, organizational, and people-based measures
- Relationship with ISO/IEC 27002 controls
- High-level overview of cybersecurity practices
8
- Cyber incidents vs information security incidents
- Coordination during cyber incidents
- Relationship with ISO/IEC 27035
- Lessons learned and improvement
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- Building cybersecurity awareness
- Roles of training and communication
- Human factors in cybersecurity
- Supporting secure behavior
10
- Supporting ISO/IEC 27001 objectives
- Alignment with governance and compliance
- Contribution to continual improvement
- Preparing for advanced cybersecurity roles
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- Review of ISO/IEC 27032 Foundation syllabus
- Sample questions and exam techniques
- Certification exam guidance
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- Information security and cybersecurity professionals
- ISMS implementers and coordinators
- Risk, compliance, and governance staff
- IT professionals and managers
- Internal auditors and consultants
- Professionals preparing for ISO/IEC 27032 Foundation certification
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- Basic understanding of information security concepts
- ISO/IEC 27001 Introduction or Foundation knowledge is beneficial
This course includes
- 13+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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