Course
digicode: H42706
IT-Grundschutz Practitioner (BSI) – Certified Training Course with Exam
Course facts
Download as PDF- Understanding the fundamentals of information security and the relevant legal requirements
- Planning, implementing, and operating an ISMS in accordance with IT-Grundschutz
- Conducting risk analyses and developing countermeasures
- Understanding the audit and certification process
- Handling security incidents in a structured manner
- Possessing recognized proof of professional competence
The training program follows the official BSI curriculum and covers all topics relevant to the exam:
- Introduction to and fundamentals of IT security and the legal framework
- Information security standards (including ISO 27001)
- Introduction to IT-Grundschutz
- IT Baseline Security Approach (Overview)
- IT-Grundschutz Compendium (Overview)
- Implementation of the IT-Grundschutz methodology
- IT Security Baseline Check
- Conduct risk analyses (assessment and management of risks)
- Implementation plan
- Maintenance and continuous improvement processes (CIP)
- IT Baseline Security Profiles
- Preparing for an audit
- Security incident response
- Business Continuity Management
- Certification and acquisition of the IT-Grundschutz certificate based on ISO 27001
The course exceeds the required 24 class hours as specified in the BSI guidelines. Over three consecutive days (27 class hours in total), you will cover all the material in the BSI curriculum and receive optimal preparation for the subsequent «IT-Grundschutz Practitioner (BSI)» exam.
Live Online Seminar: During this 3-day training, you’ll work through the material together with the instructors and other participants. All topics will be explained in a practical manner using real-world examples. You will receive answers to your questions, concrete guidance, and instructions to help you deepen your knowledge and apply the skills you’ve learned in real-world situations.
Exam Preparation and Exam: The first three hours of the exam module are dedicated to reviewing the most important IT-Grundschutz concepts, clarifying any open questions, discussing practical case studies, and conducting a technical check-in and providing organizational instructions. Immediately following the exam preparation, you will answer 50 multiple-choice questions via an online form in a 60-minute supervised Zoom session. To pass, you must answer at least 60% of the questions correctly.
Self-study material: You will be provided with the practical example and exercises to follow up the training and prepare for the exam.
Learning environment: In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course after you have registered.
This training course is designed for anyone in companies and organizations who holds a position of responsibility or provides consulting services in the field of information security, or who is seeking certification as an «IT-Grundschutz 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.
Exam
50 multiple-choice questions, duration: 60 minutes, online and proctored
Upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam, you will receive:
- the official «IT-Grundschutz Practitioner (BSI)» certification
- an open badge for digital use (e.g., LinkedIn)
To ensure that you receive any necessary documents by mail in good time, we recommend booking at least 14 days before the seminar date.