BCS Practitioner Certificate in Information Risk Management
Take a hands-on approach to learning about information risk management, in the context of current standards including the ISO 27000 series.
Who is it for?
Anyone who is involved in the areas of information security and information assurance.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements however, the candidate will require an understanding of information assurance. It is recommended that candidates attend an accredited training course.
What will I learn?
Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
- How the management of information risk will bring about significant business benefits.
- How to explain and make full use of information risk management terminology.
- How to conduct threat and vulnerability assessments, business impact analyses and risk assessments.
- The principles of controls and risk treatment.
- How to present the results in a format which will form the basis of a risk treatment plan.
- The use of information classification schemes.
The syllabus includes training objectives, details of modules and learning hours, plus a recommended reading list:
What format is the exam?
- Type: A scenario-based online exam that includes a range of question types including multiple choice, multiple response, and matching questions.
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Supervised: Yes
- Open book: No (no materials can be taken into the examination room)
- Pass mark: 39/60 (65%)
- Delivery: Digital format only
What's next?
CCP assured service
If you work or are considering working in a cyber security / information assurance role, we run a Certified Cyber Professional (CCP) assured service.
This qualification is not regulated by the following United Kingdom Regulators - Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, CCEA Regulation or SQA.
