ISO/IEC 27000:2018 provides the overview of information security management systems (ISMS). It also provides terms and definitions commonly used in the ISMS family of standards. The ISO/IEC 27000 Foundation is a certification intended for IT professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) in accordance with the ISO/IEC 27000. The ISO/IEC 27000 Foundation certification exam is based on the ISO/IEC 27000 International Standard.
The exam covers topics such as Scope of the ISO/IEC 27000, Normative references, Terms and definitions, Information security management systems (Overview and principles, Information, Information security, Management, and Management system), importance of an ISMS, Establishing, monitoring, maintaining and improving an ISMS (Identifying information security requirements, Assessing information security risks, Treating information security risks, Selecting and implementing controls, Monitor, maintain and improve the effectiveness of the ISMS, Continual improvement), ISMS critical success factors, Benefits of the ISMS family of standards, ISMS family of standards (ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27003, ISO/IEC 27004, ISO/IEC 27005, ISO/IEC 27006, ISO/IEC 27007, ISO/IEC TR 27008, ISO/IEC 27009, ISO/IEC 27010, ISO/IEC 27011, ISO/IEC 27013, ISO/IEC 27014, ISO/IEC TR 27016, ISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018, ISO/IEC 27019, ISO/IEC 27021, and ISO 27799).
The ISO/IEC 27000 Foundation certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 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 Management Systems (ISMS) and advance your career. Register for your online exam now!
Exam code |
ITC-092 |
Launch date |
September 26, 2023 |
Exam description |
The ISO/IEC 27000 Foundation exam tests the candidate knowledge in Information security management systems in accordance with the ISO/IEC 27000:2018. |
Current version |
v1 (September 26, 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 |
Exam description |
The exam covers topics such as Scope of the ISO/IEC 27000, Normative references, Terms and definitions, Information security management systems (Overview and principles, Information, Information security, Management, and Management system), importance of an ISMS, Establishing, monitoring, maintaining and improving an ISMS (Identifying information security requirements, Assessing information security risks, Treating information security risks, Selecting and implementing controls, Monitor, maintain and improve the effectiveness of the ISMS, Continual improvement), ISMS critical success factors, Benefits of the ISMS family of standards, ISMS family of standards (ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27003, ISO/IEC 27004, ISO/IEC 27005, ISO/IEC 27006, ISO/IEC 27007, ISO/IEC TR 27008, ISO/IEC 27009, ISO/IEC 27010, ISO/IEC 27011, ISO/IEC 27013, ISO/IEC 27014, ISO/IEC TR 27016, ISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018, ISO/IEC 27019, ISO/IEC 27021, and ISO 27799). |
RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY |
16 hours |
Bloom's Taxonomy |
Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying) |
Recommended reading |
• ISO/IEC 27000:2018 Information technology - Security techniques - Information security management systems - Overview and vocabulary - The Standard is available for download here |
Prerequisites |
There are no prerequisites for this certification |
Recommended experience |
Six months of work experience in Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) |
Validity period |
Lifetime |
Domains | Weight |
---|---|
1. The scope of ISO/IEC 27000 |
10% |
2. Terms and definitions |
30% |
3. Information security management systems |
30% |
4. ISMS family of standards |
30% |
Total | 100% |
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