About the certification


Stackable certifications are credentials issued to candidates who have earned multiple ITCERTS certifications. These certifications demonstrate that you’ve acquired multiple ITCERTS credentials and possess the knowledge and skills needed to grow your IT career. When you achieve the combination of certifications that comprise a stackable certification, you will automatically receive the respective stackable certification(s).

The Certified Cybersecurity Specialist certification requires the candidate to successfully pass the following five exams: ITC-074: Information Security Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27001:2022), ITC-072: Cybersecurity Management Foundation, ITC-103: NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Foundation, ITC-068: Information Security Controls Foundation (ISO/IEC 27002:2022), and ITC-073: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Foundation.

The exams may be taken in any order. Although there are no prerequisites for the exams, it is strongly recommended that candidates have at least one year of experience in the field of Cybersecurity. Validate your knowledge of Cybersecurity with the Certified Cybersecurity Specialist certification and take your career to the next level!



Certified Cybersecurity Specialist

Stackable Certifications


Earn 5 certifications and receive an integrator certification (designation).

Information Security Controls

Cybersecurity

Computer Forensics

Ethical Hacking

CSIRT

Certified Information Security Specialist

CERTIFICATION DETAILS


Type

Stackable certification

Version

v1

Launch date

March 26, 2023

Certification prerequisites

Successfully pass the following exams: ITC-074: Information Security Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27001:2022), ITC-072: Cybersecurity Management Foundation, ITC-103: NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Foundation, ITC-068: Information Security Controls Foundation (ISO/IEC 27002:2022), and ITC-073: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Foundation.

Recommended experience

One year of experience in Cybersecurity Management

Validity period

Lifetime

Certification Exemptions

Candidates may be exempted from one (1) specific Itcerts certification in a stackable certification if they have earned an equivalent non-Itcerts industry certification. Only preapproved specific IT industry certifications are accepted. The non-Itcerts IT industry certification must have been earned in the last three years.

Frequently Asked Questions


  • After purchasing an exam voucher, how much time do I have to take the exam?

    After purchasing an exam voucher, candidates will have 180 days to take the exam.

  • Does the exam voucher include a retake?

    The exam voucher includes 2 retakes in case the candidate fails the first attempt.

  • Are there any prerequisites to take the exams?

    There are no prerequisites to take the exams. ITCERTS recommends that candidates have at least six months of work experience in the area that the certification exam covers.

  • What is the exam retake policy?

    If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the first attempt, there is no waiting period between the first and the second attempt. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the second attempt, the candidate must wait at least 7 days before retaking the exam for a third time. A candidate may not take a given exam any more than three times per year (12 months).

  • How do I register for an Online Proctored Exam?

    Visit the Online Proctored Exam registration page to find complete instructions.

  • Are there any mandatory training to take an exam?

    Training is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory.

  • Which languages are the exams available in?

    Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese.

  • Where can I take the exams?

    Exams are delivered online (Online Proctored Exams) and can be taken from anywhere in the world.

  • Do the ITCERTS certifications expire?

    ITCERTS certifications are considered good-for-life and do not expire.

  • How can a potential employer verify my certifications?

    Your employer can verify your certification on our certification verification page. Your certification number will be needed in order to process the verification.

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