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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY @ Level 3

Certified Information Security Professional

Cyber Security & IT Infrastructure

About This Scheme

This scheme certifies professional competence for Certified Information Security Professional aligned with ISO/IEC 17024:2012. Certification demonstrates assessed competency; it does not replace statutory licensing unless explicitly recognized.

Examination Method

Online proctored examination with scenario-based items

Competency Assessment

  • Written Examination

Exam Domains / Syllabus

  • Domain A — Fundamentals — 30%
  • Domain B — Application — 40%
  • Domain C — Professional Practice — 30%

Syllabus covers scheme-specific competence requirements including standards knowledge, risk-based thinking, audit/assessment techniques, ethics, and professional practice for Certified Information Security Professional.

Recertification & CPD

Recertification every 2 Years. Requires CPD hours, ethics declaration, renewal fee, and continued professional practice evidence.

Appeals

Appeals against eligibility or certification decisions may be filed within 30 days via the candidate portal. Independent appeal panel reviews and issues written outcome.

Duration 2 Years Validity
Passing Marks 85%
Exam Duration 150 min
CPD Required 35 hrs