TruSecure’s exam TU0-001, “TruSecure ICSA Certified Security Associate” is the one requirement for the TruSecure ICSA Certified Security Associate (TICSA) certification.

This exam is designed for candidates who have “essential knowledge and abilities to be active stakeholders in today's enterprise security, helping an organization achieve a more secure operational posture.” The prerequisites for this exam are that candidates “have at least two years experience in network security administration, or can demonstrate attendance of at least 48 hours of approved computer security training or coursework (within a 24-month period)”; attest to a Code of Ethics statement; and complete an online practitioner’s profile and account.

This exam is moderately difficult and costs $295 USD for Americans and $395 for those outside of the USA. It may be taken from Thomson Prometric.

The pass score for this form-based multiple choice exam is 67%, but this is subject to change. There are around 70 questions and the exam lasts 90 minutes.

The topics covered by this exam are based on the TruSecure Essential Body of Knowledge:

• Essential Security Practices vs. Best Security Practices
• Risk Management Fundamentals
• TCP/IP Networking Basics
• Firewall Fundamentals
• Incident Response and Recovery Practices
• Administration Maintenance Procedures
• Design and Configuration Fundamentals
• Malicious Code Mechanisms
• Law, Ethics and Policy Issues
• Authentication Techniques
• Cryptography Basics
• Host- vs. Network-based Security
• PKI and Digital Certificates Basics
• Operating System Security Fundamentals