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Exam Information
Official specifications published by ISA
Exam Format
120 min
65%
Fundamentals
Registration
$150 USD
Online Proctored via PSI or online proctoring
English
Validity
No expiration
Certificate does not expire; No recertification required; Can be used as foundation for advanced certifications
CYBERSECURITY-FUNDAMENTALS Exam Topics and Domains
CYBERSECURITY-FUNDAMENTALS is organized into 4 weighted domains.
1
Information Security Fundamentals
27%
Information Security Concepts
CIA TriadSecurity GovernanceAccess Control Models
- Explain key concepts and components of cybersecurity
- Understand the main components of telecommunications technologies
- Identify security governance principles and frameworks
Network and System Security
Network ArchitectureTelecommunications Technologies
- Describe network security architectures
- Understand telecommunications security requirements
- Identify network security controls
2
Threat Landscape
18%
Threat Agents and Attack Vectors
Types of Threat AgentsCommon Attack Vectors
- Identify common types of vulnerabilities and threat agents
- Explain the process of threat modeling
- Understand attack methodologies and techniques
Vulnerabilities and Threat Modeling
Vulnerability ManagementThreat Modeling Techniques
- Apply threat modeling to identify security risks
- Understand vulnerability assessment processes
- Evaluate threat intelligence sources
3
Securing Assets
35%
Asset Identification and Classification
Asset Inventory ManagementData Classification
- Identify organizational assets and cybersecurity threats to them
- Implement asset classification schemes
- Develop asset protection strategies
Security Controls and Protection
Technical ControlsAdministrative ControlsPhysical Controls
- Provide a fundamental level of information security protection
- Implement layered security controls
- Evaluate control effectiveness
Identity and Access Management
Authentication MethodsAuthorization and Accountability
- Design and implement IAM solutions
- Manage user identities and access rights
- Ensure accountability through logging and monitoring
4
Security Operations and Response
20%
Security Operations
Security MonitoringSecurity Operations Center (SOC)
- Perform basic security operations
- Monitor threat landscapes to accurately identify anomalous behavior
- Implement security monitoring solutions
Incident Response
Incident Response ProcessIncident Management
- Respond appropriately to breaches and incidents
- Execute incident response procedures
- Document and learn from security incidents
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity PlanningDisaster Recovery
- Develop business continuity strategies
- Implement disaster recovery procedures
- Ensure organizational resilience
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CYBERSECURITY-FUNDAMENTALS earns the Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate certification. It sits in the Cybersecurity track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
Alternative Paths
- CompTIA-Security+ - CompTIA Security+Industry-standard entry-level security certification
- ISC2-CC - ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Alternative entry-level cybersecurity certification
- CyberArk-Defender - CyberArk Defender Specialized in privileged access management
- AWS-Security-Specialty - AWS Certified Security - SpecialtyCloud security specialization
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2022-01-01
Updates
- Cloud Security Fundamentals Current Increased cloud security content in exam • Release date: 2023-01-01
- Zero Trust Architecture Current Zero Trust principles added to security architecture topics • Release date: 2023-06-01
- AI and ML Security Emerging AI security concepts being considered for future updates • Release date: 2024-01-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by IS/IT practitioners and Students and recent graduates.
- Basic understanding of IT concepts
- Interest in cybersecurity field
- Some exposure to business or IT environments