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 Officer (CISO) certification requires the candidate to successfully pass 4 exams: ITC-006: Information Security Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27001), ITC-056: Information Security Controls Foundation (ISO/IEC 27002), ITC-002: Cybersecurity Foundation (ISO/IEC 27032), and ITC012: Information Security Risk Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27005).
The exams may be taken in any order. Although tere are no prerequisites for the exams, it is strongly recommended that the candidate has at least six months of experience in the field of Information Security Management. Validate your knowledge of Information Security with the Certified Information Security Officer (CISO) certification and take your career to the next level!
Earn 4 certifications and receive an integrator certification (designation).
Type |
Stackable certification |
Version |
v2 (September 10, 2020) |
Launch date |
May 5, 2016 |
Certification prerequisites |
Successfully pass the exams ITC-006: Information Security Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27001), ITC-056: Information Security Controls Foundation (ISO/IEC 27002), ITC-002: Cybersecurity Foundation (ISO/IEC 27032), and ITC012: Information Security Risk Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 27005). |
Recommended experience |
Six months of experience |
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. |
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 covers.
Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese (Brazilian).
Exams are delivered online (Online Proctored Exams) and can be taken from anywhere in the world.
Itcerts certifications are considered good-for-life and do not expire.