Cybersecurity Lead Implementer Course enables professionals to plan and implement technical cybersecurity programmes, ensuring coherence between objectives, technical control and operational governance. The training focuses on the structured implementation of protection, detection and response capabilities, supported by evidence and continuous improvement.
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Language: available in Portuguese or English
Training: practical and case-study based
Exam: 3h
EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP LEVEL – Technical authority and leadership in governance.
Why this course exists
To translate cybersecurity frameworks and requirements into real, evidence-based and operational implementation.
Many organisations recognise the criticality of cybersecurity, but fail to move from intention to governance, processes, controls, evidence and continuous improvement. This course prepares professionals to lead the implementation of a cybersecurity framework/programme with method, consistency and the ability to support internal and external audits and assessments.
What this course enables you to do
Plan
Define the implementation approach and methodology for the cybersecurity programme, including drivers, context, interested parties and scope.
Implement
Build policies, processes, procedures and controls, and operationalise the framework/programme based on recognised practices.
Evaluate
Establish monitoring, metrics, indicators and performance review to ensure effectiveness, compliance and risk management.
Improve
Manage deviations, weaknesses and modernisation needs, strengthening continuous improvement and cybersecurity programme maturity.
Frameworks, standards and best practices addressed throughout the course
Governance & roles (responsibilities and decision-making)
Context & scope
Risk & opportunities (method, criteria and treatment)
Policies, processes & procedures
Document management & evidence
Controls: access & information protection
Awareness & training
Metrics, indicators & dashboards (ISO 27004)
Monitoring, measurement & management review
Continuous improvement & modernisation
Alignment with recognised frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, COBIT, CIS)
Applicable legal and regulatory obligations
Value for the organisation
- Consistent and operational implementation of a cybersecurity framework/programme, with method, deliverables and evidence.
- Ability to structure governance, policies, processes and controls, aligning risk, cost and business priorities.
- Monitoring and continuous improvement through metrics, indicators and management review, strengthening maturity and performance.
- Accelerated execution through practice and a case study, reducing rework and increasing the quality of deliverables.
Introduction
The Cybersecurity Lead Implementer course is a practical course on implementing a framework and a cybersecurity programme within an organisation. Supported by a case study, the course challenges participants to plan and execute the implementation based on a practical methodology proposed by BEHAVIOUR, aligned with the most recognised frameworks and with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
Throughout the training, the necessary aspects for successfully implementing a cybersecurity programme are addressed, including: definition of context and scope, policies, processes and procedures, document management, programme operationalisation, selection and implementation of controls, awareness and training, metrics and indicators (including reference to ISO 27004), monitoring and management review, and continuous improvement and programme modernisation.
This course prepares participants for the BEHAVIOUR Cybersecurity Lead Implementer (CSLI) certification, aligned with the ISO/IEC 17024 standard.
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General Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand fundamental cybersecurity principles, concepts and definitions.
- Identify and understand recognised frameworks for implementing, maintaining and evaluating cybersecurity programmes.
- Plan all necessary aspects to implement a framework/programme, including policies, processes, procedures and objectives.
- Select an approach and methodology to manage risks and opportunities within the cybersecurity programme context.
- Implement essential programme components, including document management, access controls, information protection and modernisation processes.
- Improve monitoring, analysis, mitigation and decision-making capabilities on cybersecurity matters.
- Develop metrics, indicators and dashboards and support management review and continuous improvement.
- Acquire the knowledge required to successfully take the “Cybersecurity Lead Implementer” exam and achieve a personal certification.
Target Audience
- Information security professionals, consultants and/or auditors who need to acquire fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, controls and applicable legislation.
- Consultants and specialists acting as cybersecurity advisors.
- Managers responsible for implementing a cybersecurity framework/programme in an organisation.
- Technical and non-technical staff supporting the implementation, operationalisation and improvement of cybersecurity programmes.
- CxOs and senior managers responsible for IT governance and risk management.
Prerequisites
There are no mandatory formal prerequisites. However, general cybersecurity knowledge and familiarity with governance, risk and control concepts are recommended.
In addition, other specific requirements may apply, where relevant, depending on the quotation or proposal presented (please consult the proposal).
Programme
Foundations and initiation (P – Plan)
- Introduction to the course
- Introduction to the process approach
- Presentation of recognised cybersecurity frameworks
- Fundamental principles of a cybersecurity framework/programme
- Preliminary analysis and assessment of the maturity level of an existing programme
- Business case and project plan
Planning and operationalisation (P – Plan)
- Definition of the cybersecurity programme scope
- Definition of policies, processes, procedures and objectives
- Selection of the approach and methodology to manage risks and opportunities
- Risk management within the cybersecurity programme context
- Knowledge management, training, awareness and communication
Programme implementation (D – Do)
- Implementation of a document management framework
- Design and implementation of controls for access management and information protection
- Implementation of an awareness and training programme
- Implementation of processes and procedures to maintain and modernise the programme
Monitoring, measurement and improvement (C/A – Check/Act)
- Control and monitoring of the cybersecurity programme
- Development of metrics, indicators and dashboards (aligned with ISO 27004)
- Management review of the cybersecurity programme
- Continuous improvement and mitigation programme
Exam(s) and Certification
Exam “BEHAVIOUR Cybersecurity Lead Implementer (CSLI)”
The exam covers the following competence domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental cybersecurity principles, concepts and definitions
- Domain 2: Planning a cybersecurity framework/programme
- Domain 3: Implementing a cybersecurity framework/programme
- Domain 4: Performance evaluation, programme monitoring and measurement
- Domain 5: Continuous improvement of the cybersecurity programme
Language(s): Portuguese and English (consult BEHAVIOUR for availability in other languages).
Duration: 3 hours.
Format: Open questions based on a case study and related to the competence domains.
Pass mark: 700/1000 points.
Results: Pass or Fail.
Issuing entity: Behaviour (legal entity), through its certification service Behaviour Certification Services.
Retake: 1 free retake within a maximum period of 2 months after the exam result is made available.
Certification (levels and requirements)
After successfully completing the exam and accepting/signing the applicable agreement and Code of Ethics, the candidate may apply for one of three levels, according to experience:
- Associate Cybersecurity Lead Implementer: no previous experience required
- Cybersecurity Implementer: 3 years of experience (minimum 2 years of work experience in cybersecurity) + project activities totalling 250 hours
- Cybersecurity Lead Implementer: 5 years of experience (minimum 3 years of work experience in cybersecurity) + project activities totalling 350 hours
A Certificate and a Digital Certification Badge will be issued to participants who successfully complete the certification exam and satisfy all requirements of the certification for which they are applying. The certification is issued by Behaviour (legal entity), through its certification service Behaviour Certification Services.
The personal certification programme “Cybersecurity Lead Implementer” is designed and maintained in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024.
Certification programmes are valid only for individuals (not companies), and the award and maintenance of certification depend on the exam result, professional experience and compliance with the applicable agreement/Code of Ethics.
If the professional does not comply with the agreement/Code of Ethics, the certification is not granted or is revoked.
Other Information
General Information
- Training available in Portuguese or English.
- Training materials available in Portuguese or English, with online access, in accordance with the awarded conditions.
- Practical step-by-step implementation methodology.
- Behaviour digital Training Attendance Certificate with 40 CPD/CPE credits.
- Online Certification Exam, in Portuguese or English. The exam may be taken up to 2 months from the course start date.
- If the candidate does not pass the exam, they are entitled to one free retake within a maximum period of 12 months from the initial exam date.
- Digital Certification Diploma and Digital Certification Badge after passing the exam and completing the application process. This process has no associated cost.
Trainer(s)
Benefits
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- Enables structured, auditable and results-oriented implementation of a cybersecurity framework/programme.
- Strengthens governance, decision-making and prioritisation based on risk, aligning controls, objectives and operations.
- Enables the establishment of metrics and indicators and supports management review and continuous improvement, increasing maturity.
- Practical training with a case study, exercises and BEHAVIOUR methodology, accelerating execution and the quality of deliverables.
- Objective preparation for the Cybersecurity Lead Implementer exam and progression to experience-based certification levels.
- The exam is supervised by an official BEHAVIOUR administrator.
- In case of failure, there is 1 free retake within the maximum period defined in the applicable scheme.
Logistics
Useful information
- Live Online (synchronous time): 09h30–17h30 (Lisbon time), with lunch break and short breaks
- Classroom (synchronous time): 09h30–17h30 (Lisbon time), with lunch break and short breaks
- 28 hours of synchronous training, distributed across 4 consecutive days
- Estimated 12 hours of guided autonomous work, intended for content consolidation and exam preparation, carried out flexibly outside synchronous sessions
- Requirements: computer with stable internet, browser, PDF reader and audio/video
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Frequently Asked Questions
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This course may be attended by individual professionals. It may also be integrated into capability-building pathways for teams responsible for the structured implementation of cybersecurity capabilities and controls, with evidence and maturity.