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EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001
Certification confirming understanding of information security principles and concepts applied in the work environment and knowledge of how to mitigate risk.
Licensing authority: EXIN
Initial by examination
- Assessment
- Multiple-choice, 60 minutes, 65% (26/40) pass mark; closed book, no notes and no electronic aids.
- Availability
- For the requested 2026-11-25 through 2027-02-28 horizon, rolling online availability remains subject to booking confirmation, an announced order availability period normally 21 days (possibly shorter), suitable equipment, recording/proctoring consent and maintenance. No Foundation examination retirement boundary was found; no future seat was booked.
- Delivery
- One English knowledge examination, offered through EXIN's online/direct or accredited-center channels. Center availability and partner terms depend on the provider; no school attendance or guaranteed center seat is asserted.
- Eligibility
- The guide's certification requirement is successful completion of this examination; no prerequisite certification, mandatory training or separately assessed practical assignment is listed for Foundation.
- Training
- 14 recommended training contact hours including group assignments, exam preparation and breaks; 56 indicated study hours (2 ECTS), depending on prior knowledge. Self-study with an online exam is an available preparation/delivery choice.
EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001
- Provider
- EXIN
- Format
- Multiple-choice questions; closed book; notes and electronic equipment/aides are not permitted.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 40.
- Time limit
- 60 minutes
- Passing score
- 65% (26/40 questions)
Examination outline
Information and security (27.5%)
- Concepts relating to information
- Reliability aspects
- Securing information in the organization
Threats and risks (12.5%)
- Threats and risks
Security controls (52.5%)
- Outlining security controls
- Organizational controls
- People controls
- Physical controls
- Technical controls
Legislation, regulations, and standards (7.5%)
- Legislation and regulations
- Standards
Examination sources
- EXIN English Preparation Guide
p. 4, Overview, examination heading
- EXIN English Preparation Guide
p. 7, Exam requirements, complete allocation table including all headers and Total
- EXIN English Preparation Guide
pp. 8–9, Exam specifications, objectives 1.1.1–4.2.2
- EXIN English Preparation Guide
p. 10, List of basic concepts, introductory scope and limitation
- EXIN English Preparation Guide
p. 11, Exam literature and Literature matrix
- EXIN preparation-material and retirement announcements
Information Security Management, 15-08-2025 English preparation-guide update
- EXIN current certification and examination page
Details & downloads, English Preparation Guide hyperlink to DAM asset 137
- EXIN English Preparation Guide
p. 6, Bloom level
- EXIN English Preparation Guide
p. 8, Exam specifications, 3.5 Technical controls
- EXIN English Preparation Guide
p. 9, Exam specifications, 4.1 and 4.2
- EXIN English Preparation Guide
p. 6, Examination details, complete two-column table
- EXIN English Preparation Guide
p. 5, Requirements for certification
- EXIN English Preparation Guide
p. 6, Training, Contact hours and Indication study effort
- EXIN current certification and examination page
Required reading, English version
- EXIN exam channels
Exam channels introduction and EXIN Anywhere
- EXIN exam channels
Book My Exam
- EXIN exam channels
Accredited Exam Centers
- EXIN Anywhere online examination service
Live or Video Proctoring
- EXIN General Terms and Conditions for participation in EXIN exams
p. 5, registration clause 3.7
- EXIN General Terms and Conditions for participation in EXIN exams
p. 5, participation clauses 4.1–4.4
- EXIN General Terms and Conditions for participation in EXIN exams
p. 5, participation clauses 4.3–4.4
- EXIN General Terms and Conditions for participation in EXIN exams
p. 5, participation clause 4.4
- EXIN General Terms and Conditions for participation in EXIN exams
p. 8, participation clause 9.1
- EXIN General Terms and Conditions for participation in EXIN exams
p. 4, general clause 2.7
- EXIN General Terms and Conditions for participation in EXIN exams
p. 8, rescheduling clause 8.7