About the certification


The ISO/IEC 27036 specifies fundamental information security requirements for defining, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving supplier and acquirer relationships.
The Supply Chain Cybersecurity (ISO/IEC 27036) Foundation is a certification intended for individuals seeking to validate their knowledge of the ISO/IEC 27036.

The Supply Chain Cybersecurity (ISO/IEC 27036) Foundation certification exam is based on the ISO/IEC 27036-1:2021 Cybersecurity - Supplier relationships - Part 1: Overview and concepts. This exam covers topics such as terms and definitions, normative references, Motives for establishing supplier relationships, Types of supplier relationships, Information security risks in supplier relationships and associated threats, Managing information security risks in supplier relationships, ICT supply chain considerations, and Overall ISO/IEC 27036 structure and overview.

The Supply Chain Cybersecurity (ISO/IEC 27036) Foundation certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 40 questions and the passing score is 70%. Candidates will have 60 minutes to complete the exam. Validate your knowledge of the ISO/IEC 27036 and advance your career in cybersecurity. Register for your online exam now!





Information Security Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27001)

Exam details


Exam code

ITC-074

Launch date

October 14, 2024

Exam description

The Supply Chain Cybersecurity (ISO/IEC 27036) Foundation exam validates the candidate's knowledge of ISO/IEC 27036.

Current version

v1 (October 14, 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, Motives for establishing supplier relationships, Types of supplier relationships, Information security risks in supplier relationships and associated threats, Managing information security risks in supplier relationships, ICT supply chain considerations, and Overall ISO/IEC 27036 structure and overview.

RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY

16 hours

BLOOM'S TAXONOMY

Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying)

Recommended reading

• ISO/IEC 27036-1:2021(en) Cybersecurity - Supplier relationships - Part 1: Overview and concepts

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/IEC 27036

10%

2. Terms and definitions

45%

3. Problem definition and key concepts

15%

4. Overall ISO/IEC 27036 structure and overview

30%

   Total

100%

How to get certified


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Browse our certification programs and choose your certification.

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Discover the exam objectives and prepare for your exam.

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Register for your online proctored exam.

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

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Congratulations! You are certified!

Stackable Certifications


Earn 4 certifications and receive a stackable 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

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