Course
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IT Baseline Protection Practitioner (BSI) – Certification Training («HBSIP»)
Course facts
- Knowing the basics of information security and the legal framework
- Explaining the difference between IT and OT, as well as between security and safety
- Understanding the purpose and structure of relevant standards and guidelines (e.g. ISO 27001), and knowing the roles, areas of responsibility, and tasks involved in IT baseline protection
- Learning how to set up and use the IT baseline protection compendium and an information security management system (ISMS)
- Learning how IT baseline protection can be implemented, and which factors need to be considered during an IT baseline protection check
- Understanding the basic hazards, familiarizing yourself with the risk analysis procedure (risk assessment and risk treatment), and knowing how to implement continuous improvement processes (CIP)
- Understanding the structure and creation of an IT baseline protection profile
- Knowing the different types of audit, auditing principles and the IT Baseline Protection certification process based on ISO 2700
- Understanding which factors to consider when planning and preparing an audit, and which other activities to carry out during the audit process.
- Knowing the reporting system and knowing which follow-up measures need to be considered
- Knowing business continuity management processes and understanding how to deal effectively with security incidents
- Obtaining official certification of knowledge in the field of information security
- Acquiring the qualification to set up an information security management system in accordance with ISO 27001 and BSI standards
This training course serves as an introduction to the certification program of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI).
The following content is covered in accordance with the BSI 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)
- IT baseline protection compendium (overview)
- Implementation of the IT baseline protection approach
- IT baseline protection check
- Carry out risk analyses
- Implementation planning
- Maintenance and continuous improvement
- Certification and acquisition of the IT baseline protection certificate based on ISO 27001
- IT baseline protection profiles
- Preparation for an audit
- Safety incident handling
- Business Continuity Management
Consists of the following modules
- IT Baseline Protection Practitioner (BSI)
- IT Baseline Protection Practitioner (BSI) – Exam
The course exceeds the prescribed 24 teaching units in accordance with the BSI guidelines. Over three consecutive days (27 teaching units in total), you will learn all the content from the BSI curriculum and prepare yourself optimally for the «IT Baseline Protection Practitioner (BSI)» exam.
Live online training: In the 3-day live online training, you will work through the content together with the trainers and other participants. All topics are explained in a practical way using an example. You will receive answers to your questions, concrete assistance and instructions to deepen your knowledge and apply the skills you have acquired in practice.
Self-study material: You will be provided with the practical example and exercises to follow up the training and prepare for the exam.
Learning community: A digital learning community is available to you during the course. Exchange ideas with other participants and the trainers and get answers to your questions.
Learning environment: In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course after you have registered.
The optional exam module covers final exam preparation and the exam itself, and fully complies with the official BSI guidelines. The total duration is four hours and is divided into two sections, which take place in one continuous live online session.
This training is aimed at all persons in companies and organizations who are responsible for information security or work in an advisory capacity or who are seeking certification as «IT Baseline Protection Practitioner (BSI)».
- 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)
- Digitization and Data Protection Officer
There are no formal requirements for participation in this course.
This certification training offers you the best possible preparation for the exam to become a certified «IT Baseline Protection Practitioner (BSI)». The exam can be booked separately.
Exam preparation
The first three hours of the exam module are used to review the most important IT baseline protection concepts, to clarify open questions and discuss practical cases as well as for technical check-in and organizational tips. Participation in the exam preparation is optional.
Examination
Immediately after the exam preparation, you will answer 50 multiple-choice questions in a supervised Zoom session using an online form. To pass the exam, you must answer at least 60% of the questions correctly.
Please have a valid photo ID ready for the exam and use a computer with a webcam, microphone and speakers. During the exam, you must be alone in a room and may not use any aids.
After passing the exam, you will receive your official «IT Baseline Protection Practitioner (BSI)» certificate and an open badge that you can share on LinkedIn and other professional networks.
Further information on the exam can be found here in the official BSI examination conditions (in German).
To ensure that you receive any necessary documents by mail in good time, we recommend booking at least 14 days before the seminar date.