Information Security Services Professionals Module (Advanced) FAQs
Get all your doubts cleared with the latest Information Security Services Professionals module (advance) FAQs
What is Information Security Services Professionals Module (advance) exam?
The Information Security Services Professionals Module (Advanced) offered jointly by NSE Academy Ltd and the iSec Services Pvt. Ltd. (iSec). As per the name of the module, suggests that this module is especially developed for those involved with or interested to know more about information security related issues in the financial markets. This module holds a vital position in the corporate sector where vast amount of information is processed by organizations on a day to day basis. Therefore, this module is a better option for candidates that are looking up their career in the corporate world as an information security audit.
How many questions are asked in the exam?
The number questions asked in the exam are 160.
What is the time limit?
The duration of the exam is 240 minutes.
What is passing percentage?
The maximum marks for this exam is 160 and passing score is 60%.
What is Information Security Services Professionals Module (advance) Course outline?
The main Objectives of the Information Security Services Professionals exam are as follow:
- Security Policy
- Security Models
- Physical Security
- Communications and operations security
- Business Continuity Planning
- Compliance
- Access Control
- Cryptography
- Software development and maintenance
- Security Tools
What are the online payment methods?
NSE Academy has introduced its payment gateway page for online payments. This new payment gateway is implemented on 17 Jan 2017:
- Visa/Master Credit Card
- 50+ Banks for Net banking
- 10+ Wallets & Cash card
- IMPS
- EMI option for Credit Card of selected Banks
What is the exam fee?
The test fees for this exam is Rs. 11800, including GST.
Who is the Target audience for this exam?
- Students
- Mid and senior level managers who are working in the field of IT security
- People working with the IT and security related department with the Brokers/Sub-brokers
- Employees of IT companies/BPOs
- Bank employees
- Compliance officers
How to schedule the exam?
- Candidates can register online by accessing the link ‘Online Registration’ available under Education>Certifications>Online Register / Enroll.
- Once registered, you will get a unique NCFM registration number along with a user id and password. Confirmation will be sent to the email id and mobile number entered during registration.
- If you don’t have your NCFM registration number you first need to register yourself with NCFM.
- Using the same, you can access your online NCFM account to make payment / enroll for test / update address / check study material status / view certificates etc.
- Candidates are required to ensure that their latest address is updated in their online NCFM profile. To update address candidates need to access the link ‘Edit Profile’ available in their NCFM online login.
- NCFM registration number is unique and a candidate has to use the same NCFM registration number while enrolling for any module.
Is the Fee refundable?
No, fee once paid is not refundable.
Is their any negative marking for incorrect answers?
There is no negative marking for incorrect answer.
What are the study resources for the exam?
The NSE highly recommend its candidates to a training program for an exam like the Financial Services Foundation exam. Moreover, its a candidates choice to join a training or prepare by self-study. IMS provides its candidates with:
- Classroom Program: This is available in all metro cities. It provides 12 weeks of classroom training with 100 hours Audio Video presentation on building models and also include weekend classes. Moreover, Study material- books and online material is also available
- Distance Learning Program: Study Material will be provided online & offline. At the end to the course the candidates will have to appear for the certification exam. The examination comprises of multiple choice questions.
- Live Virtual Classes: Live and interactive training program at CISCO platform. Get recorded lectures for future reference and clear all your doubts face-to-face with experts. Moreover, you also get the benefit of weekend classes all across India.
- NSE Workbook: Candidates can issue modules after making payment for the module. After that you can download the study material after logging into your account from E-Library option.
- Model Tests by NSE: In order to familiarize yourself about the pattern of question paper, you may attempt model test papers provided by NSE.
How to collect my certificate?
- Certificates for all modules will be provided to the successful candidates at the test center itself.
- Failed candidates will be provided with score card at the test center.
- Candidates are requested to please ensure that they collect the same before leaving the test center.
- Successful candidates can also view their certificates online under the link ‘Query/Report’ available in their NCFM online login.
- In case of any query related to your certificate, please write to [email protected].
What are the learning objectives of the Information Security Services Professionals Module (Advance) exam?
The Information Security Services Professionals Module (Advanced) consists of numerous learning objectives:
- To understand the regulatory, legal and compliance issues in information security for financial markets.
- To know the provisions for business continuity plan.
- Understand the security management practices and physical and environmental security.
Where can I get free practice tests?
While preparing for any exam the most important step is to take as many practice tests as possible. You can practice to manage your time, accuracy and speed. Therefore, taking practice tests is very helpful to ace your examination. There are a lot of practice tests that are available online but should choose the most latest and updated one that is expert-revised and provides you with better understanding. Moreover, the Insurance Module (Intermediate) practice test consists of questions from basic to advanced level in a systematic manner.
