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EXIN Information Security Essentials based on ISO/IEC 27001

EXIN professional certification confirming understanding of information security principles and workplace risk mitigation, within its ISO/IEC 27001 qualification program.

Licensing authority: EXIN Holding B.V.

Initial by examination
EXIN Information Security Essentials based on ISO/IEC 27001
Delivery
Self-study with an online exam or classroom training and exam; accredited-center availability varies. Online participation requires compatible computer, webcam, microphone, broadband and agreement to recording and examination rules. General EXIN direct-booking terms do not govern exams conducted by EXIN partners (clause 2.7).
Eligibility
The product page states no prerequisites and no required IT or security background; the certification requirement is successful completion of this single examination.
Evidence Claim Ids
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Requested Horizon
2026-11-25 through 2027-02-28 is a requested sitting horizon, not a fixed published examination schedule or guaranteed seat reservation. Rolling online access is subject to registration confirmation and its stated availability period (usually 21 days, potentially shorter); arrange the purchase and sitting accordingly, or confirm local center availability.
Training
Seven contact hours and 28 hours study effort are recommendations, not mandatory training, prior certification, school enrolment or separately assessed assignment requirements. Group assignments and homework belong to recommended training, not additional certification examinations.

EXIN Information Security Essentials based on ISO/IEC 27001

Provider
EXIN
Format
Multiple-choice questions; closed book; notes and electronic equipment/aides not permitted
Exam questions
Total questions: 20.
Time limit
30 minutes
Passing score
65% (13/20 questions)
Examination outline
  • Information and security (30%)
    • Concepts relating to information security management
    • Reliability aspects
    • Securing information in the organization
  • Threats and risks (20%)
    • Threats and risks
  • Security controls (45%)
    • Organizational controls
    • People controls
    • Physical controls
    • Technical controls
  • Legislation, regulations, and standards (5%)
    • Legislation and regulations
    • Standards
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