The ISO/IEC 29151 establishes control objectives, controls and guidelines for implementing controls, to meet the requirements identified by a risk and impact assessment related to the protection of personally identifiable information (PII).
The Personal Data Protection Foundation (ISO/IEC 29151) is a certification intended for IT professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of the ISO/IEC 29151.
This exam includes topics such as terms and definitions, normative references, Objective for the protection of PII, Requirement for the protection of PII, Controls, Information security policies, 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 management, Compliance, and the Extended control set for PII protection (ISO/IEC 29100).
The Personal Data Protection Foundation (ISO/IEC 29151) certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 40 questions and the passing score is 70%. You will have 60 minutes to complete the exam. Validate your knowledge of the ISO/IEC 29151 and advance your career. Register for your online exam now!
Exam code |
ITC-058 |
Launch date |
September 30, 2021 |
Exam description |
The Personal Data Protection Foundation (ISO/IEC 29151) exam tests the candidate knowledge of the ISO/IEC 29151. |
Current version |
1.0 |
Exam format |
Multiple choice and True/False; 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 |
Available only in English |
Exam description |
This exam includes topics such as terms and definitions, normative references, Objective for the protection of PII, Requirement for the protection of PII, Controls, Information security policies, 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 management, Compliance, and the Extended control set for PII protection (ISO/IEC 29100). |
RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY |
16 hours |
BLOOM'S TAXONOMY |
Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying) |
Recommended reading |
• ISO/IEC 29151:2017 Information technology - Security techniques - Code of practice for personally identifiable information protection |
Prerequisites |
There are no prerequisites for this certification |
Recommended experience |
Six months of work experience in Privacy |
Validity period |
Lifetime |
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