ISO/IEC 27034 Application Security Foundation Overview
Organizations need professionals who can prove competence in application security with a recognized credential. You need capabilities to establish Organization Normative Frameworks, validate Application Security Controls, assess application security risks, implement Targeted Levels of Trust, and demonstrate compliance with ISO/IEC 27034 requirements. The standard covers key concepts like the Organization Normative Framework (ONF) and Application Security Controls (ASCs), providing guidance on managing security risks across the application life cycle.
This course transforms ISO/IEC 27034 knowledge into practical implementation expertise. You will learn to describe the structure and components of the ISO/IEC 27034 series, identify key security principles including confidentiality, integrity, and availability, explain roles in establishing ONF and Application Normative Framework (ANF), validate application security requirements, assess security risks using structured methodologies, verify security controls against standard requirements, and use KPIs to support continual improvement of application security practices. The course includes hands-on exercises with real application security scenarios, not just theoretical coverage.
We acknowledge the real constraints you face: complex regulatory environments, resource limitations, competing development priorities, and pressure to deliver applications quickly. This course is designed for professionals who must deliver secure applications under these conditions while maintaining compliance with international standards.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for professionals who need to understand and implement application security practices using ISO/IEC 27034 principles.
- Application security specialists implementing security controls throughout development lifecycles
- IT governance professionals establishing organizational security frameworks
- Software developers integrating security practices into development processes
- Security managers overseeing application security programs
- Risk assessment professionals evaluating application security threats and vulnerabilities
- Compliance officers ensuring adherence to application security standards
- IT auditors assessing application security control effectiveness
- DevSecOps engineers embedding security into CI/CD pipelines
- Security consultants advising on application security implementations
- Project managers responsible for secure application delivery
Learning Objectives
This course equips you to implement, assess, and demonstrate ISO/IEC 27034 application security initiatives that meet international standards and earn your PECB Foundation certification.
- Analyze the structure, scope, and components of ISO/IEC 27034 series and alignment with complementary standards
- Apply key security principles including confidentiality, integrity, availability, threats, vulnerabilities, and risks throughout application lifecycles
- Build Organization Normative Framework (ONF) and Application Normative Framework (ANF) structures for organizational contexts
- Implement Application Security Controls (ASCs) using structured methodologies and validation processes
- Evaluate application security requirements against ISO/IEC 27034 criteria and organizational policies
- Navigate Targeted Level of Trust assessments using risk-based approaches and security control mapping
- Measure application security effectiveness using KPIs and continuous improvement methodologies
- Synthesize application security validation reports demonstrating compliance with ISO/IEC 27034 requirements
Examination Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
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Educational Approach
This is a practical, certification-focused course designed to turn ISO/IEC 27034 knowledge into auditable implementation skills and exam-ready confidence.
- Hands-on Organization Normative Framework development using ISO/IEC 27034-2 guidance
- Application Security Control validation exercises using real-world application scenarios
- Targeted Level of Trust assessment workshop using risk-based methodologies
- Application security requirement mapping exercises for compliance demonstration
- Case study analysis from financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, and government sectors
- Group workshop producing Application Normative Framework documentation and security control specifications
- Exam preparation session with Foundation-level practice questions and scoring strategies
Upcoming Sessions
Next available dates worldwide
Examination & Certification Information
Recognized credentials that advance your career
The PECB ISO/IEC 27034 Foundation exam fully meets all PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers two competency domains: fundamental principles and concepts of application security, and organizational and application security planning, implementation, and monitoring.
After passing the exam, you can apply for the PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27034 Foundation credential. Certificate requirements include passing the PECB ISO/IEC 27034 Foundation exam and signing the PECB Code of Ethics. No professional experience or project experience is required.
The exam duration is 1 hour. Certificate and examination fees are included in the training course price. Participants who fail the first exam attempt are eligible to retake the exam for free within a 12-month period from the date the coupon code is received.























