EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001
Description:
Scope
EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001 certification confirms that the professional understands information security principles and concepts applied in the work environment and knows how to mitigate risk.
The certification covers:
- information and security
- threats and risks
- security controls
- legislation, regulations, and standards
EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001 tests the basic concepts of information security and their relationships. Objectives of this module are to raise awareness that information is valuable and vulnerable, and to learn which controls are necessary to protect information.
Context
The EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001 certification is part of the EXIN Information Security Management based on ISO/IEC 27001 qualification program.
Target group
The EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001 certification is intended for everyone in the organization who is processing information. It is also suitable for entrepreneurs of small independent businesses for whom some basic knowledge of information security is necessary. This certification is a good start for new information security professionals.
Examination details
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Examination type: |
Multiple-choice questions |
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Number of questions: |
40 |
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Pass mark: |
65% (26/40 questions) |
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Exam channel and duration: |
Online proctored, 60 minutes |
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Languages: |
Dutch, English, Chinese, German, Japanese, Portuguese |
Exam literature
The knowledge required for the exam is covered in the following literature:
Baars, H., Hintzbergen, J., and Hintzbergen, K.
Foundations of Information Security – Based on ISO 27001 and ISO 27002
Van Haren Publishing: 4th fully revised edition, 2023
ISBN: 978 94 018 0958 0 (hardcopy)
ISBN: 978 94 018 0959 7 (eBook)
ISBN: 978 94 018 0960 3 (ePub)
