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Certification track · mentor-supported · taught in English
Lead Cybersecurity Manager
A 5-week preparation programme for the PECB Lead Cybersecurity Manager track – online, with mentor support, at your own pace.
Programme overview
Volume60 academic hours (26 live sessions + 34 hours of independent work)
Length5 weeks
FormatMentor-led live sessions, group work, case studies, independent e-learning and a final project
LanguageEnglish (materials and exam)
PracticeFinal artefact: a group cybersecurity programme plan and mentor feedback
CertificateEVK certificate + preparation for the PECB exam
What the programme gives you
- You apply cybersecurity concepts and methodologies to build an organisation's cybersecurity programme.
- You assess and treat cybersecurity risks.
- You plan communication, awareness and training within a cybersecurity programme.
- You connect cybersecurity to business continuity and incident management.
- You demonstrate readiness for the PECB Lead Cybersecurity Manager exam.
5 weeks, week by week
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Week 1 · Cybersecurity fundamentals and launching the programme – concepts, standards, regulations, building and running a programme.
02
Week 2 · Roles, responsibilities and risk management – assets, threat mechanisms, risk assessment and risk treatment.
03
Week 3 · Controls, communication and awareness – selecting controls, an awareness and training programme.
04
Week 4 · Incidents, monitoring and continuous improvement – readiness, response, performance metrics, the link to business continuity.
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Week 5 · The cybersecurity programme and exam readiness – programme presentation, mentor feedback, exam questions and answers.
Is this programme right for you?
Who this is for
This is a good fit for IT and security leaders, cybersecurity specialists, people responsible for risk and compliance, cybersecurity programme implementers, and C-level decision-makers who need a practical management framework.
Who this is not for
This is not the right fit if you are looking mainly for hands-on penetration testing, malware analysis or SOC operations training, if you need the strategic and architectural breadth of the CISO role (see the CISO track instead), if you are not yet familiar with basic cybersecurity concepts, or if you expect completing the course to automatically grant the Lead credential.
Price and support
Every route below explains how it works for this particular programme. Full overview: participation support (in Estonian).
Ordered by an employer
The capability to run a cybersecurity programme stays in-house. Talking points and a sample letter are on the support page.
As a private individual
Ask for a personal quote – we will get back to you with a fit assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get the Lead credential right away?
Not automatically. PECB defines several levels of this credential: a Provisional level with no experience requirement, a base Cybersecurity Manager level (2 years' experience), and the Lead level itself, which requires 5 years' experience (including 2 years in cybersecurity) and 300 hours of relevant work. The course prepares you for the exam; which credential level you can pursue depends on meeting the certification body's own requirements.
What language is the programme taught in?
Materials and tests are in English; at least an intermediate level of English is needed.
How much time per week does this take?
60 academic hours across 5 weeks in total: live sessions plus independent work at your own pace.
Does EVK issue the PECB credential?
No. Preparation + PECB credential after the certification body's own requirements – Ettevõtluskeskus provides the preparation, PECB issues its own credential once you meet its own requirements.
How does this differ from CISO or ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer?
Lead Cybersecurity Manager teaches how to build and run a cybersecurity programme day to day. ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer teaches how to implement that one management-system standard. CISO connects information security to business strategy, architecture, executive decisions, culture and stakeholders more broadly.
Do I need previous cybersecurity experience?
Basic IT knowledge and computer skills are a prerequisite; a foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts and management is an advantage.
What do I need to take part?
A computer and a stable internet connection; the technical details of the live format are confirmed per cohort.
How does mentoring work?
Mentor-led live sessions and group work; 1:1 mentoring is available if needed.
How much does it cost?
The price is confirmed on request – contact us. State support is available to eligible learners – ask us.
When does the next group start?
The registration form below always shows the current start dates – check your fit and pick the one that works for you.
Check your fit before you decide
Check your fit – the registration form below shows the current start dates.
Lead Cybersecurity ManagerRegister
Next groupNext group: 3 August 2026
Registration is open.
The road to the PECB credential – kept in clearly separate layers
Each layer has a different owner. Ettevõtluskeskus provides the preparation; PECB issues its own credential once you meet its own requirements.
1 · Ettevõtluskeskus
Preparation programme + EVK certificate
A 5-week mentor-led programme, online; on achieving the learning outcomes you receive a certificate from Ettevõtluskeskus OÜ, otherwise a certificate of participation.
2 · PECB scheme (Cybersecurity)
PECB Lead Cybersecurity Manager scheme
The programme follows PECB's own official training materials (400+ pages); the scheme belongs to PECB, not Ettevõtluskeskus.
3 · Exam
PECB certification exam
PECB organises the certification exam under its own requirements and schedule; whether the exam is included in the price is confirmed on request.
4 · PECB · your step
PECB Certified Lead Cybersecurity Manager
Preparation + PECB credential after the certification body's own requirements. PECB defines several levels of this credential: Provisional Cybersecurity Manager (no experience required), Cybersecurity Manager (2 years' experience, including 1 year in cybersecurity), Lead Cybersecurity Manager (5 years' experience, including 2 years in cybersecurity, and 300 hours of relevant work), and Senior Lead Cybersecurity Manager (10 years' experience, including 7 in cybersecurity, and 1000 hours). The official exam and credential belong to PECB; Ettevõtluskeskus does not issue it.
What you leave with
A cybersecurity programme presentationAs your final artefact, you build and present your group's cybersecurity programme plan, with mentor feedback.
Group work with feedbackWeekly case studies and group discussions, a demo and reflection.
Exam readinessStructured preparation for the PECB Lead Cybersecurity Manager exam.
EVK certificateOn achieving the learning outcomes you receive a certificate from Ettevõtluskeskus, otherwise a certificate of participation.
Who will guide you
Instructor
Silvana Tomić Rotim
A PMP-certified project management, risk management and information security professional; listed by PECB in the role of Director, Consultant, and Cybersecurity Manager.
Mentor-led group sessions are the main format; 1:1 mentoring is available if needed.
Check your fit
Check your fit – the registration form below shows the current start dates.
Our team confirms the right programme, group price, any support you may be eligible for, and how to join.