About the certification
According to ISO/IEC 27002:2022 personnel of the organization and relevant interested parties should receive appropriate cybersecurity awareness, education and training and regular updates of the organization's information security policy, topic-specific policies and procedures, as relevant for their job function. An information security awareness programme should aim to make personnel aware of their responsibilities for information security and the means by which those responsibilities are discharged. The Cybersecurity Awareness Foundation is certification intended for professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of Cybersecurity Awareness. This certification exam is based on NIST Special Publication 800-50 Building a Cybersecurity and Privacy Awareness and Training Program.
The exam covers topics such as Scope of the NIST Special Publication 800-50 Building a Cybersecurity and Privacy Awareness and Training Program, Roles and Responsibilities, Components of a Cybersecurity Awareness Program (Awareness, Training, Education, and Professional Development), Designing an Awareness and Training Program, Developing Awareness and Training Material, Implementing the Awareness and Training Program, and Post-Implementation.
The Cybersecurity Awareness Foundation certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 40 questions and the passing score is 70%. Candidates will have 60 minutes to complete the exam.
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Exam details
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Exam code |
ITC-091 |
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Launch date |
September 15, 2023 |
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Exam description |
The Cybersecurity Awareness Foundation (NIST 800-50) exam tests the candidate knowledge in bulding a Cybersecurity Awareness Program in accordance with the NIST Special Publication 800-50 Building a Cybersecurity and Privacy Awareness and Training Program. |
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Current version |
1.0 |
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Exam format |
Multiple choice; Computer-based; Closed Book; Online Proctored Exam. |
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Number of questions |
40 questions |
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Passing score |
70% (28 out of 40) |
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Exam duration |
60 minutes |
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Level |
Foundation |
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Languages |
English |
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Exam description |
The exam covers topics such as Scope of the NIST Special Publication 800-50 Building a Cybersecurity and Privacy Awareness and Training Program, Roles and Responsibilities, Components of a Cybersecurity Awareness Program (Awareness, Training, Education, and Professional Development), Designing an Awareness and Training Program, Developing Awareness and Training Material, Implementing the Awareness and Training Program, and Post-Implementation. |
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RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY |
16 hours |
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Bloom's Taxonomy |
Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying) |
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Recommended reading |
• NIST SP 800-50 Building an Information Technology Security Awareness and Training Program |
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Prerequisites |
There are no prerequisites for this certification |
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Recommended experience |
Six months of work experience in Cybersecurity Awareness |
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Validity period |
Lifetime |
Exam Content Outline
| Domains | Weight |
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1. Scope of the SP 800-50 Building an Information Technology Security Awareness and Training Program |
10% |
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2. Components of a Cybersecurity Awareness Program |
10% |
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3. Designing an Awareness and Training Program |
20% |
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4. Developing Awareness and Training Material |
20% |
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5. Implementing the Awareness and Training Program |
20% |
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6. Post-Implementation |
20% |
Total | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does an ITCERTS certification exam cost?
All exams are available for $150 USD each. Prices may vary slightly by region and currency exchange rates.
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Are there any prerequisites to take the exams?
There are no prerequisites to take the exams. ITCERTS recommends that candidates have at least six months of work experience in the area that the certification exam covers.
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What is the exam retake policy?
If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the first attempt, there is no waiting period between the first and the second attempt. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the second attempt, the candidate must wait at least 7 days before retaking the exam for a third time. A candidate may not take a given exam any more than three times per year (12 months).
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How do I register for an Online Proctored Exam?
Visit the Online Proctored Exam registration page to find complete instructions.
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Are there any mandatory training to take an exam?
Training is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory.
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Which languages are the exams available in?
Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese.
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Where can I take the exams?
Exams are delivered online (Online Proctored Exams) and can be taken from anywhere in the world.
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Do the ITCERTS certifications expire?
ITCERTS certifications are considered good-for-life and do not expire.
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How can a potential employer verify my certifications?
Your employer can verify your certification on our certification verification page. Your certification number will be needed in order to process the verification.
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