Engineer Information Security

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Engineer Information Security is an engineer-level national technical qualification in Korea testing system, network and application security and security management and law, administered by the KCA.

Contents

1. Administration and eligibility
2. Exams and path
3. FAQ
4. References

Administration and eligibility

First run by KISA in 2013, it moved to the Korea Communications Agency in 2022. Engineer-level eligibility applies, but degrees in any major are accepted for this field.

Exams and path

The written exam has five subjects; the practical is a written test with short and descriptive questions; 60 passes. Many build foundations with Linux Master or Network Administrator first.

FAQ

Do I apply via KISA?: No, the KCA since 2022.
Any major accepted?: Yes, for this field.

Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26

References

한국방송통신전파진흥원(KCA) 정보보안기사 안내. https://www.cq.or.kr
Q-net 국가자격 시험 안내(한국산업인력공단). https://www.q-net.or.kr
국가기술자격법, 국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr

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