CIW 1D0-470 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CIW |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CIW Security Professional |
| Exam Number: | 1D0-470 |
| Exam Duration: | 75 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 75% overall, minimum 70% per section |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice |
| Exam Price: | USD 125–175 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired; credential remains valid |
| Related Certifications: | CIW Security Analyst CIW Certified Instructor Master CIW Administrator |
| Recommended Training: | CIW Official Study Materials |
| Exam Registration: | CIW Official Site |
| Sample Questions: | CIW 1D0-470 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Retired; previously delivered via Prometric / Pearson VUE testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; CIW Foundations (1D0-510) recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ciwcertified.com/ciw-certifications/exam-info/exam-retirement/security-analyst |
CIW 1D0-470 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Network Security and Firewalls | 20% | - Packet filtering and proxy services - Firewall types and architectures - VPN and secure remote access |
| Topic 2: Security Fundamentals | 20% | - Security policies and risk management - Information security principles - Legal, ethical and compliance issues |
| Topic 3: Attacks, Threats and Vulnerabilities | 20% | - Social engineering and reconnaissance - Types of network and system attacks - Malware, Trojans, viruses and worms |
| Topic 4: Operating System & Application Security | 15% | - Hardening and patching systems - Windows and Linux security mechanisms - Authentication, authorization and access control |
| Topic 5: Auditing, Monitoring and Incident Response | 10% | - Log analysis and security auditing - Incident handling and response procedures - Intrusion detection systems (IDS) |
| Topic 6: Cryptography and Data Security | 15% | - Hashing and digital signatures - Symmetric and asymmetric encryption - Secure protocols: SSL, TLS, SSH, S/MIME |
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