The ISO 27799 gives guidelines for organizational information security standards and information security management practices including the selection, implementation and management of controls taking into consideration the organization’s information security risk environment(s).
The Health Information Security Management (ISO 27799) Foundation is a certification intended for individuals seeking to validate their foundational knowledge of the ISO 27799.
This exam covers topics such as Terms and definitions, Normative references, Information Security Policies, Organization of Information Security, Human Resource Security, Asset Management, Access Controls, Cryptography, Physical and Environmental Security, Operations Security, Communications Security, System Acquisition, Development, and Maintenance, Supplier Relationships, Information Security Incident Management, Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity, and Compliance.
The Health Information Security Management (ISO 27799) Foundation 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 only in English. Validate your knowledge of the ISO/IEC 27002 and advance your career. Register for your online exam now!
Exam code |
ITC-115 |
Launch date |
June 30, 2024 |
Exam description |
The Health Information Security Management (ISO 27799) Foundation certification exam tests the candidate's foundational knowledge of the ISO 27799. |
Current version |
v1 (June 30, 2024) |
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 |
Exam description |
This exam covers topics such as Terms and Definitions, Normative References, Information Security Policies, Organization of Information Security, Human Resource Security, Asset Management, Access Controls, Cryptography, Physical and Environmental Security, Operations Security, Communications Security, System Acquisition, Development, and Maintenance, Supplier Relationships, Information Security Incident Management, Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity, and Compliance. |
RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY |
16 hours |
BLOOM'S TAXONOMY |
Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying) |
Recommended reading |
• ISO 27799:2016(en) Health informatics — Information security management in health using ISO/IEC 27002 |
Prerequisites |
There are no prerequisites for this certification |
Recommended experience |
Six months of work experience in Information Security |
Validity period |
Lifetime |
Domains | Weight |
---|---|
1. Scope of the ISO 27799 |
35% |
2. Terms and definitions |
35% |
3. Controls |
30% |
Total | 100% |
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