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EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001

Our information security certification has been updated in line with most recent changes to ISO/IEC 27001, with new literature to match.

EXIN Information Security Foundation is a relevant certification for all professionals who work with confidential information. It tests the understanding of concepts and value of information security as well as the threats and risks.

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This foundation-level certification is suitable for all professionals who deal with information, especially confidential information. Moreover, it creates a solid basis to pursue a higher level certification on the subject of Information Security. Entrepreneurs or small business owners who need a basic understanding of the subject also benefit from Information Security Foundation.

Information and security
Threats and risks
Approach and organization
Measures
Legislation and regulation

The English (EN) version of the EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001 (ISFS) exam is based on this book:
Hintzbergen, J., Hintzbergen, K., Smulders, A. and Baars, H.
Foundations of Information Security – Based on ISO 27001 and ISO 27002
Van Haren Publishing, 4th revised edition, 2023.

Foundations of Information Security – Based on ISO 27001 and ISO 27002
Van Haren Publishing, 3rd revised edition, 2017.

Basiskennis informatiebeveiliging op basis van ISO 27001 en ISO 27002
Van Haren Publishing, 4e herziene druk, 2023

Fundamentos de Segurança da Informação: com base na ISO 27001 e ISO 27002
Brasport, 1ª edição, 2018