The Basics of Information Security - A Practical Handbook

This book is recommended as a study book for the Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27002 exams of EXIN.

EXIN is an independent, international examination institute for IT professionals. EXIN’s mission is to improve the quality of the IT sector as well as that of IT professionals. In order to achieve these goals, EXIN develops exam requirements and IT exams.

EXIN provides four examinations in Information Security. These examinations are based on ISO/IEC 27002. You can take exams at Foundation, Advanced and Expert level. At Expert level you are tested not only on your knowledge of ISO/IEC 27002 but also of ISO/IEC 27001.

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Table of contents
- Introduction to basic information security
- Information, business objectives and quality requirements
- Threats and risks
- Business assets and information security incidents
- Physical measures
- Technical measures (IT security)
- Organizational measures
- Legislation and regulations
- Appendix: Sample exam Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27002