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IT-Grundschutz practitioner exam (BSI)

Certification as an IT-Grundschutz practitioner according to the Federal Office for Information Security

This blended learning is held in German.
The practitioner (BSI) supports companies and organizations in the introduction of an information security management system (ISMS) through the implementation of IT-Grundschutz. He supports the implementation of risk analyses, the creation of security concepts and is responsible for the fulfillment of requirements. His tasks include participating in the planning, development, operation, maintenance and improvement of the ISMS.) Passing the "IT baseline protection practitioner exam (BSI)" entitles the holder to participate in the advanced training course to become an IT baseline consultant consultant (BSI).

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This course is part of the certified Professional Class for IT-Grundschutz-Praktiker (BSI). By booking the Professional Class, you save 6 percent compared to booking the individual modules (basic training + exam). You will also receive access to our comprehensive e-learning library.

Module 1: Webinar
4 hours
Exam preparation
Exam preparation

This webinar is aimed at all participants who have taken part in the basic training course for practitioner baseline protection practitioners (BSI). It serves to clarify any unanswered questions with the speaker and the other participants. Participants who have only booked the IT-Grundschutz practitioner practitioner(BSI) can also take part in the webinar, but the focus will be on the questions from the basic training that have not yet been answered. Alternatively, the webinar time can be used to work through exam preparation practice questions in breakout sessions with other exam participants or in self-study.

Module 2: Learning impulses
approx. 1 hour
Exercise questions: Multiple & Single Choice
Exercise questions: Multiple & Single Choice

You can test your knowledge with a pool of approx. 90 practice questions in multiple-choice and single-choice format. The questions relate to all subject areas of the curriculum for the practitioner of the (BSI) with different levels of difficulty. These practice questions can be repeated as often as you like.

Module 3: E-examination
approx. 1 hour
practitioner practitioner exam (BSI)
practitioner practitioner exam (BSI)

The exam comprises 50 multiple-choice questions from the subject areas described in the curriculum. 

The question pool consists of exam questions with different levels of difficulty and complexity. The questions consist of 75% basic questions and 25% expert questions and cover all subject areas of the training.

The exam is taken online by the instructor.

Contents

The IT-Grundschutz-Praktiker exam relates to the subject areas defined by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) in accordance with the curriculum:

  • Introduction and basics of IT security and legal framework
  • Information security norms and standards 
  • Introduction to IT baseline protection
  • IT baseline protection approach (overview)
  • Compendium (overview)
  • Implementation of the IT baseline protection approach
  • IT baseline protection check
  • Risk analysis
  • Implementation planning
  • Maintenance and continuous improvement 
  • Certification and acquisition of the IT-Grundschutz certificate based on ISO-27001
  • IT-Grundschutz profiles
  • Preparation for an audit
  • Safety incident handling
  • Business continuity management (initiate, analyze, introduce, practice, improve)

Learning environment

The course meets the requirements of the BSI guidelines.

Live webinar: The webinar lasts a total of 4 hours. The first 3 hours are used for intensive preparation for the exam, including clarification of questions, discussion of final use cases and in-depth preparation for the exam. In the last webinar hour, the exam is taken by the:der trainer . If you only want to take the exam, this is of course also possible. The first three hours are for exam preparation only and are optional. You will receive further information after registration.

Learning environment: In your online learning environment you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.

Certificate and Open Badge: As a graduate of the course, you will receive a certificate and an Open Badge, which you can easily share in professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn).

Your benefit

The main benefit of an IT-Grundschutz practitioner is to improve information security in organizations. By identifying risks, implementing appropriate security measures and proactively responding to threats, the IT-Grundschutz practitioner helps to ensure the integrity, availability and confidentiality of data. This increases resilience to cyber threats and creates trust among customers, partners and other stakeholders.

  • Security strengthening: Identification of risks and recommendation of security measures for the protection of IT systems.
  • Compliance: Support with the fulfillment of legal regulations and standards in the area of information security.
  • Resource efficiency: Targeted application of safety measures for the efficient use of resources.
  • Risk management: assessment, management and proactive response to security risks.
  • Building trust: Strengthening the trust of customers and stakeholders in the security of IT systems.

Methods

A well-thought-out mix of content, methods and support is essential for successful learning, especially when learning online. Our course concept is precisely tailored to this learning situation. Well-founded trainer, best practice examples, practical exercises, discussion and exchange of experience.

The following third-party tool can be used in the event:

Recommended for

This training course is aimed at all persons in companies and administration who are responsible for or act as consultants in the area of information security and/or are seeking certification as IT baseline protection consultants from the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI).

These are prospective

  • Information Security Officer (ISB),
  • Chief Security Officer (CSO),
  • Information Security Officer (ISO),
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO),
  • IT security officer (IT-SiBe),
  • Information Security Manager (ISM) and
  • Digitization and data privacy.

Open Badges - Show what you can do digitally too.

Open Badges are recognized, digital certificates of participation. These verifiable credentials are the current standard for integration in career networks such as LinkedIn.

With them, you digitally demonstrate the competences you possess. After successful completion, you will receive an Open Badge from us.

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