About the certification


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

The Certified Information Security Consultant certification requires the candidate to successfully pass 4 exams: ITC-074: Information Security Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27001:2022), ITC-068: Information Security Controls Foundation (ISO/IEC 27002:2022, ITC-090: Information Security Risk Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27005:2022), and ITC-089: Management Consultancy Services Foundation (ISO 20700).

The exams can be taken in any order. Candidates must have at least six months of experience in the field of Information Security. Validate your knowledge of Information Security with the Certified Information Security Consultant certification and take your career to the next level!



Certified Information Security Consultant

Certified Information Security Consultant


Earn 4 certifications and receive a stackable certification (designation).

Information Security Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27001)

Information Security Risk Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27005)

GDPR Foundation

GDPR Foundation

Certified Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Certification Details


Type

Stackable certification

Version

v1

Launch date

June 30, 2023

Certification prerequisites

Successfully pass the following exams: ITC-074: Information Security Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27001:2022), ITC-068: Information Security Controls Foundation (ISO/IEC 27002:2022, ITC-090: Information Security Risk Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27005:2022), and ITC-089: Management Consultancy Services Foundation (ISO 20700).

Required experience

Six months of experience

Validity period

Three years

Certification Exemptions

There are no exemptions for this certification program

Frequently Asked Questions


  • How much does an ITCERTS certification exam cost?

    All exams are available for $150 USD each. Prices may vary slightly by region and currency exchange rates.

  • 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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