Mindset Cyber

Mindset Cyber: PECB training in ISO 27001, ISO 42001 and cybersecurity

Mindset Cyber is an Australian provider of online training specialising in professional certifications for management systems and cybersecurity. It operates as an authorised PECB training partner and an authorised CompTIA partner, and markets its courses through the myPECB platform. Its catalogue combines self-paced eLearning, self-study courses and live classes via videoconference, with remote-proctored exam vouchers included in every enrolment.

PECB certification pathways

The training offering is organised into pathways that range from Foundation to Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor. The available programmes cover:

• ISO 27001 (Information Security): Foundation, Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor, with content on clauses, Annex A controls, design and operation of an ISMS, and planning and conducting audits in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1.
• ISO 42001 (Artificial Intelligence Management): Foundation, Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor, aimed at establishing and auditing an AI management system (AIMS), with governance, risks and controls.
• ISO 27701 (Privacy Management): Foundation, Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor, focused on the privacy information management system (PIMS) and its relationship with ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002.
• ISO 31000 (Risk Management): Risk Manager course to apply risk management principles in security, technology and business contexts.
• ISO 9001 (Quality Management): quality management system certification pathway.
• NIST Cybersecurity Lead Implementer: self-study course on NIST CSF, SP 800-53, RMF and SP 800-171.
• Lead SOC 2 Manager: self-study course to implement and manage programmes based on the SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.

Artificial intelligence certifications

In addition to the ISO pathways, Mindset Cyber offers PECB self-study credentials specific to AI: Lead AI Risk Manager, Certified AI Manager (CAIM), Certified AI Professional (CAIP), EU AI Governance Professional and AI Security Professional. These programmes address risks, management, technical practice, AI security and governance of the European AI Regulation.

Official CompTIA vouchers

As an authorised CompTIA partner, the company distributes official exam vouchers with delivery by email within 24 hours. Available vouchers include Security+ (SY0-701) and SecAI+ (CY0-001). Prices are shown in the buyer's local currency and vouchers are valid for 12 months, with an optional retake assurance.

Delivery modes and methodology

The PECB certification process is structured in four steps: choosing the pathway, self-paced study in myPECB with videos, quizzes and checkpoints, downloading the PECB manual (over 400 pages) and taking the remote-proctored exam. Every enrolment includes the exam voucher and a free retake within the following 12 months. The company also delivers live training via Microsoft Teams, such as the weekend ISO 27001 Lead Implementer course.

Free resources and complementary platform

Mindset Cyber maintains a resource hub with ISO templates, checklists, incident plans, policy guides and rollout materials, as well as video lessons on ISO 27001, Essential Eight and ISO 42001 updates. Its sister platform ControlStack provides public access to control libraries for ISO 27001, Essential Eight and the Australian ISM.

Activity data

The site states that the catalogue includes 12 courses, with prices from A$399 + GST, over 1,000 resource downloads and over 40,000 YouTube views. The company presents itself as an Australian provider and its offering is aimed at teams that need to get certified without interrupting their operations.