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BCS CISMP-V9 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles V9.0 |
| Exam Number: | CISMP-V9 |
| Passing Score: | 65% (26/40) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | No fixed expiry (valid indefinitely) |
| Exam Format: | Closed Book, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Price: | £165 GBP (+VAT & £35 remote proctoring fee) |
| Related Certifications: | BCS Information Security and CCP Scheme Certifications |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Recommended Training: | BCS Accredited Training Providers BCS CISMP-V9 Syllabus & Specimen Paper |
| Exam Registration: | BCS Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online remote proctored or in-person at authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; basic IT knowledge recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.bcs.org/media/5835/infosec-ismp-syllabus-new.pdf |
BCS CISMP-V9 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Physical and Environmental Security Controls | 5% | - Facility access, surveillance, and environmental protection - Asset protection and physical security policies |
| Topic 2: Security Lifecycle | 10% | - Security integration, review, audit, and change control - Phases of information and system lifecycle |
| Topic 3: Information Risk | 10% | - Threat types: accidental vs deliberate, internal vs external - Vulnerabilities, risk assessment, and risk treatment |
| Topic 4: Technical Security Controls | 25% | - Network, cloud, and infrastructure security - Malware protection, encryption, authentication |
| Topic 5: Procedural and People Security Controls | 15% | - User access management and incident response - Policies, procedures, and security awareness training |
| Topic 6: Information Security Framework | 15% | - Organizational roles and responsibilities - Standards: ISO 27001, NIST, and industry frameworks - Legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements |
| Topic 7: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery | 10% | - Recovery strategies and backup procedures - Continuity planning and incident recovery |
| Topic 8: Information Security Management Principles | 10% | - Definitions of cybersecurity, assets, and security value - Core concepts: confidentiality, integrity, availability, non-repudiation |
Common Questions About the BCS CISMP-V9 Exam
The CISMP-V9 exam, officially known as BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles V9.0, is the BCS test that leads to the BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles certification at the Foundation level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as BCS Information Security and CCP Scheme Certifications.
The CISMP-V9 exam contains 40 questions, and you have 60 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the CISMP-V9 exam is 65% (26/40), and the official registration fee is £165 GBP (+VAT & £35 remote proctoring fee). If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
No formal prerequisites; basic IT knowledge recommended
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.bcs.org/media/5835/infosec-ismp-syllabus-new.pdf.
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The official BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles V9.0 outline is organized into 8 domains. The first three are:
- Security Lifecycle — 10% of the exam
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery — 10% of the exam
- Information Security Management Principles — 10% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles V9.0 Sample Questions:
Which of the following international standards deals with the retention of records?
- A. IS015489.
- B. PCI DSS.
- C. RFC1918.
- D. ISO/IEC 27002.
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What form of risk assessment is MOST LIKELY to provide objective support for a security Return on Investment case?
- A. ISO/IEC 27001.
- B. Quantitative
- C. Qualitative.
- D. CPNI.
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Which term describes the acknowledgement and acceptance of ownership of actions, decisions, policies and deliverables?
- A. Confidentiality.
- B. Responsibility.
- C. Accountability.
- D. Credibility.
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What term is used to describe the testing of a continuity plan through a written scenario being used as the basis for discussion and simul-ation?
- A. Desk-top exercise.
- B. Fault stressing
- C. Non-dynamic modeling
- D. End-to-end testing.
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A security analyst has been asked to provide a triple A service (AAA) for both wireless and remote access network services in an organization and must avoid using proprietary solutions.
What technology SHOULD they adapt?
- A. TACACS+
- B. Oauth.
- C. RADIUS.
- D. MS Access Database.
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