An Information Security Policy and topic-specific policies should be defined, approved by management, published, communicated to and acknowledged by relevant personnel and relevant interested parties, and reviewed at planned intervals and if significant changes occur.
The Information Security Policy Foundation is a certification intended for individuals seeking to validate their knowledge of how to create an Information Security Policy in accordance with the ISO/IEC 27002:2022 standard.
The Information Security Policy certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely proctored exam. It consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, and the passing score is 70%. Candidates will have 60 minutes to complete the exam. Validate your knowledge of Information Security Policy in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and advance your career. Purchase your online exam voucher and take your exame!
Exam code |
ITC-010 |
Launch date |
December 3, 2016 |
Exam description |
The Information Security Policy Foundation exam validates the candidate's knowledge of Information Security Policy in accordance with ISO/IEC 27002:2022 standard. |
Current version |
v2 (October 23, 2023) |
Exam format |
Multiple choice; 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 (Brazilian) |
Exam description |
Information Security Policy |
RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY |
16 hours |
Bloom's Taxonomy |
Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying) |
Recommended reading |
• ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection - Information security management systems - Requirements |
Prerequisites |
There are no prerequisites for this certification |
Recommended experience |
Six months of work experience in Information Security |
Validity period |
Lifetime |
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All exams are available for $150 USD each. Prices may vary slightly by region and currency exchange rates.
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.
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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Training is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory.
Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese.
Exams are delivered online (Online Proctored Exams) and can be taken from anywhere in the world.
ITCERTS certifications are considered good-for-life and do not expire.
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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