The EXIN Cyber & IT Security Foundation Certification will provide candidates with the knowledge that is necessary to understand all aspects that are relevant to the technical side of information security. It forms the foundation for any further specialized training in technical information security.
Summary
Cyber security includes controlling physical access to the hardware, as well as protecting against harm that may come via network access, data and code injection. Also, due to malpractice by operators, whether intentional, accidental, IT security is susceptible to being tricked into deviating from secure procedures through various methods.
Scope
The subjects of this module are:
* TCP/IP Networking
* Computer
Systems
* Applications
& Databases
*
Cryptography
* Identity
& Access Management
* Cloud
Computing
* Exploiting
Vulnerabilities
Context
The Certificate EXIN Cyber & IT Security
Foundation is part of the overall qualification
scheme for Cyber &
IT Security.
Target group
* Network
Administrator
* Application
Developer
* Security
Officer
*
Auditor
* Quality
Manager
* Operational
Manager
Requirements for
certification
Successful
completion of the EXIN Cyber & IT Security Foundation
exam.
Examination details
Examination type: Computer-based or paper-based
multiple-choice questions
Number of
questions: 40
Pass mark:
65%
Open
book/notes: No
Electronic
equipment/aides permitted: No
Time allotted
for examination: 60 minutes
The Rules and
Regulations for EXIN’s examinations apply to this
exam.
Training Contact
hours
The recommended number of contact hours for this training course is 16. This includes group assignments, exam preparation and short breaks. This number of hours does not include homework, the exam session and lunch breaks.
Indication study
effort
60 hours,
depending on existing knowledge