Successful participation in the ESG GmbH training course “IT Security Representative” recognized by the certification body. Admission to the examination is granted upon a minimum attendance of 80% of the 37 teaching units.

Written exam (multiple choice)

During the examination participants prove their knowledge in the following areas:

• Planning and implementation of  an Information Security Management System according to ISO 27001:2013
• “IT Grundschutz” according to BSI
• Legal fundamentals
• Fundamentals of IT security technology and methods, in particular physical IT security measures, encryption types and methods, authorization structures, authentication procedures /PKI, password security, logging, cyber-attack recognition and defence.

“IT Security Representatives with TÜV Rheinland Certified Qualification” have mastered the essential aspects and requirements of IT security as well as the relevant standards for the implementation of an IT security management system.