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ETA Information Technology Security (ITS) examination · US

Key exam facts

Provider
ETA International develops and administers the ITS certification examination; Certification Administrators proctor it, and ExamRoom.AI provides optional remote proctoring.
Format
Proctored online through Trapeza or paper/pencil; remote proctoring is available for non-hands-on exams. The current ITS page, competency, certification booklet and general testing guidance do not specify an item-type list.
Exam questions
Total questions: 100.
Time limit
2 hours of testing time.
Passing score
75% (percentage passing standard).
Exam fee
$105 examination fee, as posted by ETA for this US request; optional two-hour ExamRoom.AI remote proctoring adds $16 per sitting, including a retake. One free exam retake is available within one year. ETA's consulted pages use the dollar sign without an ISO currency code.

Topics covered

  • Network Hardware Security Fundamentals

    • Network hardware firewalls
    • Gateways, routers, switches, VPNs and proxies
    • DMZ and perimeter networks
    • Data redundancy and RAID
    • Embedded system security

  • Physical Security

    • Physical security procedures for IT systems
    • Redundant power supplies
    • Clean desk policy
    • Physical access controls and policies
    • Dumpster diving mitigation

  • Network Software Security

    • Software firewalls
    • Network protocols
    • OSI model and network security
    • Port numbers and remote desktop protection
    • Patch management
    • Antivirus and anti-malware software
    • Network access control
    • DNS attack mitigation
    • TCP/IP hijacking and attacks
    • RADIUS protocol
    • SQL access security
    • Secure SNMP
    • Cloud security threats and operations

  • Wireless Security

    • IEEE wireless security standards
    • Wireless IoT security
    • Wireless network attack vectors
    • Wireless access points and protocols

  • Device Security

    • IoT device security
    • Bluetooth vulnerabilities
    • Mobile device vulnerabilities
    • Device attack vectors
    • Device bricking

  • Software Exploitations and Vulnerabilities

    • Malicious software code and applications
    • Network attack vectors
    • Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures

  • Operational Standards, Policies and Risk Assessments

    • Cybersecurity standards
    • Security management risk
    • Operational standards and policies
    • Network exposure and potential loss
    • Operational security controls
    • Attacker detection
    • Network security tools
    • Backup tools
    • Transport and secure socket layer security

  • Disaster Recovery and Computer Forensics

    • Data classification
    • Enterprise disaster plans
    • Disaster recovery planning
    • Backup and recovery
    • Succession planning
    • Computer forensics
    • Incident handling

  • Cryptography

    • Authentication types
    • Key encryption and hashing
    • Public key infrastructure
    • PGP
    • Multifactor authentication
    • Time To Live security

  • Social Engineering

    • Social engineering attacks
    • Social engineering countermeasures
    • Psychological persuasion principles

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

Proctored online through Trapeza or paper/pencil; remote proctoring is available for non-hands-on exams. The current ITS page, competency, certification booklet and general testing guidance do not specify an item-type list.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 100.

How long is the exam?

2 hours of testing time.

What is the passing score?

75% (percentage passing standard).

How much does the exam cost?

$105 examination fee, as posted by ETA for this US request; optional two-hour ExamRoom.AI remote proctoring adds $16 per sitting, including a retake. One free exam retake is available within one year. ETA's consulted pages use the dollar sign without an ISO currency code.

Official sources and references

Confirm current exam arrangements with the exam provider.