About the certification


The ISO/IEC 27035 presents basic concepts, principles and process with key activities of information security incident management, which provide a structured approach to preparing for, detecting, reporting, assessing, and responding to incidents, and applying lessons learned. The Information Security Incident Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27035) is a certification intended for IT professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of the ISO/IEC 27035.

This exam includes topics such as Scope of the ISO/IEC 27035, Terms and Definitions, Objectives of Incident Management, benefits of a structured approach, Adaptability, Capability (Policies, Plan and Process, Incident Management Structure), Communication, and Documentation (Event Report, Incident Management Log, Incident Report, and Incident Register), Process (Plan and Prepare, Detect and Report, Assess and Decide, Respond, and Learned Lessons).

The Information Security Incident Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27035) certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. This exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. The passing score is 70%. Candidates will have 60 minutes to complete the exam. The exam is available in English and Portuguese. Validate your knowledge of the ISO/IEC 27035 and advance your career. Register for your online exam now!




Information Security Controls Foundation (ISO/IEC 27002)

Exam details


Exam code

ITC-095

Launch date

December 24, 2023

Exam description

The Information Security Incident Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27035) exam tests the candidate knowledge of the ISO/IEC 27035.

Current version

v1 (December 24, 2023)

Exam format

Multiple choice; computer-based; closed book (online proctored exam)

Number of questions

40 questions

Passing score

70% (28 out of 40)

Exam duration

60 minutes

Level

Foundation

Languages

English and Portuguese

Exam description

The exam includes topics such as Scope of the ISO/IEC 27035, Terms and Definitions, Objectives of Incident Management, benefits of a structured approach, Adaptability, Capability (Policies, Plan and Process, Incident Management Structure), Communication, and Documentation (Event Report, Incident Management Log, Incident Report, and Incident Register), Process (Plan and Prepare, Detect and Report, Assess and Decide, Respond, and Learned Lessons).

RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY

16 hours

BLOOM'S TAXONOMY

Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying)

Recommended reading

• ISO/IEC 27035-1:2023(en) Information technology - Information security incident management - Part 1: Principles and process

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this certification

Recommended experience

Six months of work experience in Information Security

Validity period

Lifetime

Exam Content Outline


   Domains Weight

1. Scope of the ISO/IEC 27035

10%

2. Terms and definitions

25%

3. Capability, Communication, and Documentation

25%

4. Process

40%

   Total

100%

How to get certified


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Browse our certification programs and choose your certification.

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Discover the exam objectives and prepare for your exam.

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Register for your online proctored exam.

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Take your online proctored exam in the comfort of your home or office.

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Congratulations! You are certified!

Stackable Certifications


Earn 5 certifications and receive a stackable certification (designation).

Information Security Controls

Cybersecurity

Computer Forensics

Ethical Hacking

CSIRT

Certified Information Security Specialist

Frequently Asked Questions


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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.

  • 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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  • Are there any mandatory training to take an exam?

    Training is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory.

  • Which languages are the exams available in?

    Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese.

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