ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Certified Foundation SC-27001CF

The ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Certified Foundation certification validates the following key skills:

• Knowledge of the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Standard: Understanding the fundamental principles, key concepts, and requirements defined in the standard, with a focus on interpretation.
• Orientation of the Standard: Recognition that ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is a risk-based standard aimed at identifying, assessing, and addressing risks related to information security. It promotes efficiency and effectiveness in security management and is recognized as an international best practice.
• Interpretation of ISMS Requirements: Ability to analyze and understand the essential components of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) as outlined in the standard.
• Information Security Management: Understanding concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and their relevance within the context of the standard.
• Knowledge of Controls: Familiarity with security controls divided into levels:
  • Organizational: Policies, procedures, roles, and responsibilities for managing security.
  • Personnel: Awareness, training, and secure behavior practices for staff.
  • Infrastructure: Physical and environmental measures to protect information assets.
  • Technological: Technical solutions such as encryption, access management, and protection against cyber threats.
• Statement of Applicability (SoA): Understanding the importance of developing and maintaining the Statement of Applicability, including identifying and selecting relevant controls for the organization.
• Information Asset Inventory: Recognizing the need for a detailed inventory of information assets, their characteristics, and the services that support them.
• Use of Metrics and Monitoring: Understanding the importance of establishing metrics to measure the effectiveness of controls and the ISMS, and how to use these metrics for continuous improvement.
• Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: Awareness of how the standard’s requirements align with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Common Language for Information Security: Ability to communicate effectively using the terminology and concepts of ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
• Information Security Culture: Awareness of the importance of information security within an organization and its relationship to compliance with the standard.

This certification validates a broad understanding of the standard, its theoretical framework, and its risk-based approach, promoting efficient, effective, and measurable practices for managing information security within any organization.

Characteristics of the ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Certified Foundation Exam:

• Format: Multiple-choice questions.
• Number of Questions: 90.
• Duration: 90 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes).
• Language: Available in English and Spanish.
• Proctoring: Supervised exam session to ensure compliance and integrity.
• Platform: Scheduling and administration are conducted via the Skills Cert Institute online platform.
• Passing Score: Typically requires a minimum percentage of correct answers 80 % to pass.
• Focus: Tests understanding of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 principles, requirements, and foundational concepts.
• Target Audience: Designed for individuals seeking foundational knowledge of information security management based on the ISO/IEC 27001 standard.

This exam is a critical step for validating theoretical knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and does not include practical implementation skills.