Preparing for the Security Foundation Certification Exam
Course: 38695 Duration: 2 Days
- Prepare for and take the EXIN Information Security Foundation (ISF) exam based on ISO/IEC 27002
- Confidently explain and define an array of security terminologies
- Navigate the complexities of threats and risks in your organization
- Maintain a robust security infrastructure that responds effectively to security incidents
- Deploy security countermeasures against a wide range of malware attacks
- Ensure compliance with vital information technology laws and regulations
ISO/IEC 27000 is a globally-recognized set of standards that outlines best practices in information security for your organization. This course prepares you for the EXIN ISF Certification exam based on ISO/IEC 27002. You gain knowledge of standard security terminologies and practices needed to pass the examination. Anyone who wants a basic understanding of information security, from entry-level personnel to executive managers. This course is also valuable for those seeking a career in information technology as well as those whose organizations are preparing for the ISO/IEC 27002 certification. Workshops and practice exam questions provide you with practical experience preparing for the EXIN ISF Certification exam based on the ISO/IEC 27002. Workshops include:
- Taking practice exams at the end of each chapter
- Protecting communication with encryption and digital signatures
- Detecting threats and vulnerabilities on your system
- Analyzing a privacy incident case study and documenting solutions
- Examination and certification goals
- Blueprint of the Information Security Foundation exam
- Assessing your initial readiness
Examining the importance of data
- Data and information systems
- Storing, communicating and processing information
What is information security?
- Protecting the security objectives: confidentiality, integrity and availability
- Determining the value of information
Assessing the CIA model
- Implementing confidentiality measures
- Ensuring integrity with accurate information
- Guaranteeing availability for continuity and timely operations
- Creating an information architecture
Evaluating threats to your organization
- Measuring how assets are at risk
- Detecting vulnerabilities that threaten operations
Performing risk analysis
- Evaluating the benefits of quantitative vs. qualitative risk analysis
- Deploying countermeasures to defeat threats and reduce risk
Directing support for information security
- Defining a security policy and its purpose in your organization
- Examining the components of a security policy
- Achieving in-depth security with a multilevel defense
Documenting security objectives
- Managing the goals of internal security
- Maintaining sound external policy practices
- Assigning roles and responsibilities
Responding to security incidents
- Effectively communicating security events
- Documenting different events and weaknesses
- Establishing and following escalating procedures
Enumerating types of security countermeasures
- Preventing intrusions and attacks
- Detecting security breaches
- Suppressing the damage of a security incident
- Applying corrective measures to restore integrity
- Transferring risk by insuring against loss
Controlling access to information
- Creating a classification scheme
- Labeling and handling information as an asset
Enhancing security with cryptography
- Managing access with encryption
- Guaranteeing authenticity with digital signatures
- Ensuring integrity with hashing
Assessing threats to your organization
- Detecting viruses and hoaxes
- Preventing SPAM and phishing fraud
- Countering logic bombs and Trojan horses
- Defending against the threat of spyware, worms and rootkits
Complying with legislation and regulations
- Upholding security standards and policies
- Verifying compliance
Adhering to legislative and regulatory measures
- Defending intellectual property rights
- Managing organizational records
- Safeguarding personal information
- Preventing misuse of information
- Priming for the exam
- Identifying the exam requirements
- Handling difficult questions
- Managing time and progress during the exam
- Assessing readiness
For the complete course schedule, please refer to the GM IT Global Learning College Web page. To enroll, visit the Global LMS.
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