Understand the foundations of application security across the software life cycle.
This Foundation course introduces the structure and principal concepts of ISO/IEC 27034 for managing application security. It covers confidentiality, integrity and availability, application risks and controls, the Organization Normative Framework, the Application Normative Framework, validation, verification and performance monitoring across the application life cycle.
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:
- describe the structure and scope of the ISO/IEC 27034 series;
- explain fundamental application-security concepts and risks;
- recognize the roles of the organizational and application normative frameworks;
- describe control validation, verification and monitoring processes.
Who this course is for
- People involved in application security or IT governance.
- Developers, IT professionals and managers responsible for protecting applications.
- Professionals supporting application-security implementation or improvement.
Prerequisites: PECB states that no prerequisites apply to this Foundation course.
Course outline
- Introduction to application security and ISO/IEC 27034
- Implementation and verification of application security controls
Exam and credential pathway
The exam covers fundamental application-security concepts and organizational and application-level planning, implementation and monitoring.
After passing the exam, the candidate may apply for the PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27034 Foundation designation. The official Foundation pathway lists no professional, audit 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 27034 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
Explore ISO/IEC 27034 — Application security courses to see the available options.
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