Description
The EXIN Cyber and IT Security Foundation training establishes fundamental cybersecurity and information security knowledge. This certification serves as an entry point for those beginning cybersecurity careers or validating existing knowledge.
The training benefits IT professionals across various disciplines who need security understanding within their broader responsibilities. System administrators, developers, and project managers all gain value from these principles, though they’ll apply them differently in their work.
The program teaches essential concepts, terminology, and principles that form the necessary foundation before tackling more complex security challenges. It provides a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity, which has become indispensable in our digital society.
This structured approach ensures professionals can build on solid security principles regardless of their future career direction, whether technical specialization or security program management.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this certification.
Target audience
This certification is specially designed for a diverse range of IT professionals:
- Network administrators who want to broaden their knowledge
- Application developers who want to integrate security
- Auditors who want to better understand cybersecurity aspects
- Quality managers who want to implement security standards
- Security officers who want to validate their fundamental knowledge
List of subjects
- Introduction to Information Security
- Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Risk Management Fundamentals
- Security Controls and Countermeasures
- Security Management Systems
- Network Security Fundamentals
- Application Security Basics
- Identity and Access Management
- Physical and Environmental Security
- Incident Management and Response
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Legal, Compliance, and Ethical Issues
- Security Awareness and Training
Follow-up courses
Information Security Foundation based on ISO IEC 27001
CompTIA Security+
