About the certification


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!


Information Security Controls Foundation (ISO/IEC 27002)

Exam details


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

Exam Content Outline


   Domains Weight

1. Scope of the ISO 27799

35%

2. Terms and definitions

35%

3. Controls

30%

   Total

100%

How to get certified


1

Browse our certification programs and choose your certification.

2

Discover the exam objectives and prepare for your exam.

3

Register for your online proctored exam.

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

5

Congratulations! You are certified!

Stackable Certifications


Earn 5 certifications and receive an integrator certification (designation).

Information Security Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27001)

Information Security Controls Foundation (ISO/IEC 27002)

Information Security Risk Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27005)

Cybersecurity Foundation (ISO/IEC 27032)

Cybersecurity Foundation (ISO/IEC 27032)

Certified Information Security Officer v2

Frequently Asked Questions


  • How much does an ITCERTS certification exam cost?

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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?

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  • Which languages are the exams available in?

    Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese.

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