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EXIN Information Security Foundation

Master the fundamentals of information security. This training, based onISO/IEC 27001, gives you the essential knowledge base to understand the issues, threats and protection measures within your organization.

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Overview

The certification EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001 is a fundamentals training course dedicated to information security. It is based on the international standard ISO/IEC 27001 to give you a common vocabulary and a clear understanding of information protection principles.

By the end of the training, you will understand what information is and its value for the company, the threats and risks affecting it, the approach and organization of security, the main security measures, as well as legal and regulatory aspects. An essential foundation for any employee who handles data in a professional environment.

Training objectives

Information & value

Understand what information is, its value for the organization, and the concepts of confidentiality, integrity and availability.

Threats & risks

Identify the main threats to information and understand the concept of risk and its treatment.

Approach & organization

Discover the information security approach, its governance and the associated organization within the company.

Measures & regulation

Know the physical, technical and organizational security measures, as well as the legal and regulatory framework.

Audience & prerequisites

This training is intended for any employee who wants to understand information security issues: employees, project managers, support functions, beginners in information security, or anyone required to handle sensitive data. No prerequisites are required to attend this foundation-level training, which is the recommended basis before considering the EXIN Information Security Officer.

Delivery methods

The training combines theoretical input, concrete examples and exam-preparation exercises. It is delivered by an information security expert and organized into modules covering the five domains of the syllabus. BCIT Formation supports you through to the official exam EXIN.

Program & modules

1

Module 1, Information & value (D1)

The concept of information, its value for the organization, and the criteria of confidentiality, integrity and availability.

2

Module 2, Threats & risks (D1)

Types of threats, vulnerabilities and incidents; introduction to risk analysis and treatment.

3

Module 3, Approach & organization (D1)

The information security approach, its governance, roles and organization within the company.

4

Module 4, Security measures (D2)

Physical, technical and organizational measures used to protect information.

5

Module 5, Legislation & regulation (D2)

The legal and regulatory framework applicable to information security and data protection.

6

Exam preparation (D2)

Review of the domains, mock exam and methodology points to approach the exam with confidence EXIN.

Exam & certification

Exam format

Multiple-choice exam with 40 questions, lasting 60 minutes.

EXIN certification

Passing the exam awards you the certification EXIN Information Security Foundation, recognized internationally.

BCIT strengths

Partner EXIN : training aligned with the syllabus and delivered by field experts.

Practical information & arrangements

The detailed program (PDF) specifies the exact duration, content and updated results indicators for the training course EXIN Information Security Foundation.

Objectives & targeted skills

Understand the fundamental concepts of information security (confidentiality, integrity, availability), identify threats, vulnerabilities and risks, know the main security measures and navigate the standards framework ISO/IEC 27001, through to validation by the exam EXIN.

Target audience

Anyone wishing to acquire the fundamentals of information security: employees, project managers, IT professionals, future security managers, career-changing professionals, job seekers and students.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites. This foundation-level training is accessible to everyone.

Duration

14 hours, i.e. 2 days. The exact duration is stated in the training program (PDF).

Delivery methods

In person or remote (virtual classroom), inter-company or intra-company. Training delivered by an information security expert.

Price

On quotation depending on the selected format. Student rate: 50% off upon presentation of proof. Prices are net of VAT (training exempt, article 261-4-4°a of the French Tax Code).

Funding & payment

OPCO, France Travail or self-funding. 30% deposit on registration, balance paid before the start of the training.

Access lead times

Vary depending on the training course: contact us. Registrations are possible all year round.

Teaching methods

Theoretical input, practical cases, concrete examples and exam-preparation exercises.

Assessment methods

Assessment of learning outcomes during the course (MCQs, case studies), followed by the official exam EXIN in multiple-choice format.

Certificate of completion & certification

Certificate of completion and, if the exam is passed, official certification EXIN Information Security Foundation recognized internationally.

Accessibility for people with disabilities

Premises and arrangements can be adapted for people with disabilities. Contact us. Disability contact: Corentin BARDIN, contact@bcit.fr / +33 6 46 80 05 85.

Results indicators

Overall satisfaction rate: 100%. Detailed satisfaction by training course is updated every 6 months and available in the training program (PDF).

Withdrawal period

14 days for individuals (excluding immediate-access training already started); not applicable to professionals. See our Terms and Conditions.

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