About the certification
The ISO/IEC 27007 provides guidance on managing an information security management system (ISMS) audit programme, on conducting audits, and on the competence of ISMS auditors.
The Information Security Audit Foundation (ISO/IEC 27007) is a certification intended for IT professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of the ISO/IEC 27007.
This exam includes topics such as Terms and definitions, Normative references, Principles of auditing, Managing an audit programme (Establishing audit programme objectives, Determining and evaluating audit programme risks and opportunities, Establishing audit programme, Implementing audit programme, Monitoring audit programme, and Reviewing and improving audit programme), Conducting an audit (Initiating audit, Preparing audit activities, Conducting audit activities, Preparing and distributing audit report, Completing audit, and Conducting audit follow-up), Competence and evaluation of auditors (Determining auditor competence, Establishing auditor evaluation criteria, Selecting appropriate auditor evaluation method, Conducting auditor evaluation, and Maintaining and improving auditor competence).
The Information Security Audit Foundation (ISO/IEC 27007) certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 40 questions and the passing score is 70%. You will have 60 minutes to complete the exam.
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Exam details
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Exam code |
ITC-064 |
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Launch date |
September 30, 2021 |
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Exam description |
The Information Security Audit Foundation (ISO/IEC 27007) exam tests the candidate knowledge of the ISO/IEC 27007. |
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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 and Portuguese (Brazilian) |
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Exam description |
This exam includes topics topics such as Terms and definitions, Normative references, Principles of auditing, Managing an audit programme (Establishing audit programme objectives, Determining and evaluating audit programme risks and opportunities, Establishing audit programme, Implementing audit programme, Monitoring audit programme, and Reviewing and improving audit programme), Conducting an audit (Initiating audit, Preparing audit activities, Conducting audit activities, Preparing and distributing audit report, Completing audit, and Conducting audit follow-up), Competence and evaluation of auditors (Determining auditor competence, Establishing auditor evaluation criteria, Selecting appropriate auditor evaluation method, Conducting auditor evaluation, and Maintaining and improving auditor competence). |
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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 |
• ISO/IEC 27007:2020 Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection - Guidelines for information security management systems auditing |
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Prerequisites |
There are no prerequisites for this certification |
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Recommended experience |
Six months of work experience in Information Security |
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Validity period |
Lifetime |
Exam Content Outline
| Domains | Weight |
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1. Scope of the ISO/IEC 27007 |
10% |
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2. Terms and definitions |
10% |
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3. Principles of auditing |
20% |
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4. Managing an audit programme |
20% |
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5. Conducting an audit |
20% |
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6. Competence and evaluations of auditors |
20% |
Total | 100% |
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