The ISO/IEC 27034 Foundation training course provides participants with an understanding of the fundamental principles of application security and the requirements of ISO/IEC 27034. The course covers key domains, including the concepts and scope of application security, as well as organizational and application-level planning, application security controls, and monitoring of security controls.
Participants will also learn how to verify and align application security practices with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements , including how to tailor an Application Normative Framework (ANF) to define the necessary security controls and processes that help each application meet its Targeted Level of Trust (TLT).
Why Should You Attend?
The ISO/IEC 27034 Foundation training course enables participants to understand the fundamental concepts and principles of application security, as well as the structure, components, and requirements of ISO/IEC 27034. This course is designed to prepare professionals to support the implementation and maintenance of application security throughout the software life cycle.
By attending this course, participants will learn how ISO/IEC 27034 aligns with other standards, understand key security principles such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and gain insight into the roles involved in managing the Organization Normative Framework (ONF) and Application Normative Framework (ANF).
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:
- Individuals involved in application security or IT governance
- Professionals seeking to gain knowledge about ISO/IEC 27034 and its application
- Individuals involved in the implementation, management, or improvement of application security
- IT professionals, developers, or managers responsible for safeguarding applications
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the structure, scope, and components of the ISO/IEC 27034 series and understand how it aligns with and complements other standards and frameworks
- Identify and explain key concepts and principles such as confidentiality, integrity, availability, threats, vulnerabilities, and risks, and understand their relevance in securing applications throughout their life cycle
- Explain the roles and responsibilities in establishing and maintaining the Organization Normative Framework (ONF) and Application Normative Framework (ANF)
- Describe the processes for validating application security requirements, assessing security risks, verifying security controls, and using KPIs to support continual improvement of application security practices
Educational Approach
- This training course includes essay-type exercises and multiple-choice quizzes, helping participants understand application security concepts and processes.
- Participants are strongly encouraged to interact with one another, exchange ideas, and actively participate in discussions during the training.
- The quiz structure within the course closely mirrors that of the certification exam, ensuring participants are well-prepared.
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Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
Course agenda
Day 1:Â Introduction to application security and ISO/IEC 27034
Day 2:Â Implementation and verification of application security controls
