About Certificate in Cyber Security Foundation (CCSF)
Securing the cyber space is not an option but an imperative need. Existing and potential cyber threats are among the most serious challenges faced by companies that can cost them in terms of compromised data and revenue. Companies need to be careful and pay due attention to create well defined systems and processes, use appropriate technology and most importantly, engage right kind of people with suitable awareness, ethics and behaviour. This course will help you become a Cyber Security Professional who can detect, stop, and prevent cyber threats for your company.
This course is jointly offered by NISM, CERT-In, CSIRT-Fin and C-DAC under the initiative of ISEA (Information Security Education and Awareness) by MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology), Government of India.
Certificate: Earn a Certificate upon successful completion
Flexible Timeline: Learn in accordance with your schedule
100% Online: Start now and learn from anywhere
Learning Hours: Approximately 60 hours to complete.
Learning Medium: English
Who should take this course?
• IT Professionals working in Banks, Securities Market intermediaries, FinTech space
• Mid and Senior level management working in both public and private sector
• Students aspiring to learn about future cyber security challenges in the financial sector and FinTech space
Course Content
The focus of this course is to identify the gaps in cyber security and develop a robust Cyber Security Framework based on the pillars – Identify, Build Mechanisms, Detect, Respond and Recover. Key modules include:
• Cyber Security basics for IT/ICT environment
• Information Security Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• System and Network Security Concepts
• Information Security Audit and Assessments
For details, download the course prospectus.
Learning Hours and Access Period
This cyber security course has approximately 60 hours of learning content including videos, pdf content, module quizzes and assessments. To complete the course, you will be given access to the course content for 1 year from the date of your registration. If you are not able to complete the course within the access period of 1 year, you can re-register for the course and start from the beginning.
Examination, Re-examination, and Certificate
Once you have completed the course modules, with a minimum gap of 30 days between course registration and examination, you are eligible to register for an online-proctored examination. These examinations are conducted on quarterly basis (March, June, September, and December). The duration of the examination is 2 hours with MCQs based questions and no negative marking. A minimum of 60% is required to pass the examination. If you fail in the examination in your first attempt, you can re-attempt by paying the re-examination fee of Rs. 1000 plus applicable taxes. No more attempts to pass the examination will be given after the second attempt. After successfully passing the examination, you will be able to download the course Certificate.
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Course Fee
For Individual Candidates: The course fee is Rs. 2500 plus applicable taxes per candidate. This fee includes access to the course content and one examination attempt. A candidate failing in the first attempt will have to pay a re-examination fee of Rs. 1000 plus applicable taxes for his/ her second attempt.
For Corporate Candidates: Corporates having a minimum of 2 or more candidates can avail a discount of 10% on the course fee through the bulk registration facility.
For bulk registration, the corporate is required to provide the following information to NISM:
1.Details of SPOC (Single Point of Contact)
2.Number of candidates to be registered
3.Company details
4.Banking details
5.Copy of PAN, GSTIN, and cancelled cheque
Accordingly, NISM will raise a proforma invoice for payment. After the payment is received, NISM will share an excel format in which the candidate details are to be provided. NISM will register these candidates from back-end and login credentials will be shared with the candidates on their email. After this, the candidates can login to NISM’s LMS and start the course.
For more information, please write to elearning@nism.ac.in
FAQs
1.How to register for the course?
To register for the course, click on the register button on the top right corner, next to FAQs.
2.How to pay the course fee?
During the registration, you will be prompted to pay online using Net Banking, Debit or Credit Cards, UPI, and Wallets.
3.What is the duration of the course?
The course has approximately 60 learning hours of content.
4.What is the access period for the course?
You will get access to the course content for 1 year from the date of your registration.
5.What if I am unable to complete the course within 1 year?
If you are not able to complete the course within the access period of 1 year, you can re-register for the course and start from the beginning.
6.Can I access the content in my mobile?
Yes, the course can be accessed through the mobile devices.
7.Can I download the content?
No, it cannot be downloaded.
8.What is the eligibility criteria for examination?
After completing all course modules, with a minimum gap of 30 days between course registration and examination, you are eligible to register for an online-proctored examination.
9.What is an online-proctored examination?
In an online-proctored examination, you can give the exam from the comfort of your home using a laptop. Please see the details here.
10.When will you conduct the examination?
Examinations are conducted 4 times in a year (March, June, September, and December). Exam schedule and registration details will be shared with eligible candidates in advance.
11.What is the passing criteria?
A minimum of 60% marks is required to pass the examination.
12.What is the examination pattern?
The examination will have all MCQs type questions.
13.What is the duration of the examination?
The duration of the examination is around 2 hours.
14.How many questions will be there?
The examination will have around 100 questions carrying 1 mark each.
15.Will there be any negative marks for wrong answers?
No, the exams do not have any negative marks.
16.What if I fail in the examination?
If you fail in the examination in your first attempt, you can re-attempt by paying the re-examination fee.
17.Is there any re-examination fee?
Yes, the re-examination fee is Rs. 1000 plus applicable taxes.
18.How many attempts are allowed?
In all, two attempts are allowed. If you fail in both you will have to re-register for the course and start from the beginning.
19. How will I get my certificate?
After successfully passing the examination, you will be able to download the course Certificate.
20.How to get more information regarding this course?
For more information you can download the course prospectus, email elearning@nism.ac.in or call 02192-668492/93
1. ISEA Project, Phase II:
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government India is implementing a project entitled ‘Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) Project Phase-II’ which aims at capacity building and promoting formal/non-formal courses in the area of Information Security, training of Government officials and creation of mass Information Security awareness targeting various user segments.
The project is implemented by 52 premier institutions, more details about the programme including the awareness content for children, students, government official, Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), system administration, general users and women etc., is available at www.isea.gov.in www.infosecawareness.in.
2. CERT-In:
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Government of India is the nodal agency for incident response. It performs various functions in the area of cyber security ranging from emergency measures for handling cyber security incidents to response coordination, analysis, alerts, forecasts and advisories.
3. CSIRT-Fin:
CERT-In is providing the requisite leadership for the CSIRT-Fin (Computer Security Incident Response Team-Finance Sector) operations under its umbrella. CSIRT-Fin provides response, containment and mitigation of cyber security incidents reported from the financial sector.
4. C-DAC:
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is the premier R&D organization of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for carrying out R&D in IT, Electronics and associated areas. As an institution for high-end Research and Development (R&D), C-DAC has been at the forefront of the Information Technology (IT) revolution, constantly building capacities in emerging/enabling technologies and innovating and leveraging its expertise, caliber, skill sets to develop and deploy IT products and solutions for different sectors of the economy.
5. MeitY:
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) aims to promote e-Governance for empowering citizens, promoting the inclusive and sustainable growth of the Electronics, IT & ITeS industries, enhancing India’s role in Internet Governance, adopting a multipronged approach that includes development of human resources, promoting R&D and innovation, enhancing efficiency through digital services and ensuring a secure cyber space. It envisions e-Development of India as the engine for transition into a developed nation and an empowered society.
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