NIST SP 800-30 Rev. 1, Guide for Conducting Risk Assessments, describes how an organization can identify, analyze, and evaluate risks to organizational operations, assets, individuals, and other organizations, as part of an enterprise-wide risk management program. The Certified NIST Risk Assessment Professional is a certification intended for professionals seeking to validate their advanced knowledge of NIST SP 800-30 Rev. 1, Guide for Conducting Risk Assessments and its practical application within cybersecurity and enterprise risk management contexts.
The exam covers topics such as the scope and purpose of NIST SP 800-30 Rev. 1, the risk assessment process, risk identification and analysis, threat and vulnerability sources, likelihood and impact determination, risk determination, and the use of risk assessment results to support organizational risk management decisions.
The Certified NIST Risk Assessment Professional certification is an online, closed-book, remotely proctored exam. It consists of 40 questions, and the passing score is 70%. Candidates have 60 minutes to complete the exam.
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Exam code |
ITC-203 |
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Launch date |
February 17, 2026 |
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Exam description |
The Certified NIST Risk Assessment Professional certification exam validates the candidate’s advanced knowledge of conducting and applying risk assessments, as described in NIST SP 800-30 Rev. 1, Guide for Conducting Risk Assessments. |
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Current version |
1.0 |
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Exam format |
Multiple choice; Computer-based; Closed Book; Online Proctored Exam. |
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Number of questions |
40 questions |
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Passing score |
70% (28 out of 40) |
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Exam duration |
60 minutes |
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Level |
Advanced |
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Languages |
English |
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Exam description |
The exam covers topics such as the scope and purpose of NIST SP 800-30 Rev. 1, the risk assessment process, risk identification and analysis, threat and vulnerability sources, likelihood and impact determination, risk determination, and the use of risk assessment results to support organizational risk management decisions. |
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RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY |
32 hours |
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Bloom's Taxonomy |
Level 2 (Understanding), Level 3 (Applying), Level 4 (Analyzing), and Level 5 (Evaluating) |
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Recommended reading |
• NIST Special Publication 800-30 - Guide for Conducting Risk Assessments |
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Prerequisites |
There are no prerequisites for this certification |
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Recommended experience |
Six months of work experience in Cybersecurity and Privacy |
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Validity period |
Lifetime |
| Domains | Weight |
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1. as Scope and Purpose of the NIST SP 800-30 |
10% |
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2. The Fundamentals |
30% |
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3. The Risk Assessment Process |
60% |
Total | 100% |
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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.
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