

After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 18788 Foundation” certificate. A PECB Foundation Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework and management approach.
Who should attend?
Learning objectives
Educational approach
Prerequisites
None
Domain 2: Security Operations Management System (SOMS)
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
| Designation | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | SOMMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 18788 Foundation | Pass the PECB ISO 18788 Foundation exam | None | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 18788 Foundation” certificate. A PECB Foundation Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework and management approach.
Who should attend?
Learning objectives
Educational approach
Prerequisites
None
Domain 2: Security Operations Management System (SOMS)
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
| Designation | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | SOMMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 18788 Foundation | Pass the PECB ISO 18788 Foundation exam | None | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |

| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | SOMMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO 18788 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 18788 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in Security Operations Management | Project activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Security Operations Management | Project activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 18788 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Security Operations Management | Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | SOMMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO 18788 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 18788 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in Security Operations Management | Project activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Security Operations Management | Project activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 18788 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Security Operations Management | Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
