About the certification
The ISO/IEC 27018 provides guidance for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud services, specifically when the cloud service provider acts as a PII processor. Built on ISO/IEC 27002, this standard outlines controls and principles tailored to cloud environments, ensuring that cloud providers handle PII responsibly, transparently, and securely. The Cloud Privacy (ISO/IEC 27018:2025) Foundation is a professional certification intended for inviduals seeking to validate their foundational knowledge of the ISO/IEC 27018:2025. This certification exam is based on the ISO/IEC 27018:2025 International Standard.
The exam includes topics such as Scope of the ISO/IEC 27018:2025, Normative References, Terms and Definitions, Organizational controls, People controls, Physical controls, Technological controls, and Annex A Public cloud PII processor extended control set for PII protection.
The Cloud Privacy (ISO/IEC 27018:2025) Foundation certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 40 questions and the passing score is 70%. Candidates will have 60 minutes to complete the exam.
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Exam details
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Exam code |
ITC-191 |
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Launch date |
September 22, 2025 |
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Exam description |
The Cloud Privacy (ISO/IEC 27018:2025) Foundation exam validates the candidate's foundational knowledge of the ISO/IEC 27018:2025 Standard. |
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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 |
Foundation |
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Languages |
English |
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Exam description |
The exam covers topics such as Scope of the ISO/IEC 27018:2025, Normative References, Terms and Definitions, Organizational controls, People controls, Physical controls, Technological controls, and Annex A Public cloud PII processor extended control set for PII protection. |
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RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY |
16 hours |
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Bloom's Taxonomy |
Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying) |
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Recommended reading |
• ISO/IEC 27018:2025 Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection — Guidelines for protection of personally identifiable information (PII) in public clouds acting as PII processors |
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Prerequisites |
There are no prerequisites for this certification |
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Recommended experience |
Six months of work experience in Cloud Computing |
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Validity period |
Lifetime |
Exam Content Outline
| Domains | Weight |
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1. Scope of the ISO/IEC 27018:2025 |
5% |
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2. Terms and definitions |
20% |
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3. Organizational controls |
15% |
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4. People controls |
15% |
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5. Physical controls |
15% |
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6. Technological controls |
15% |
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7. Annex A Public cloud PII processor extended control set for PII protection |
15% |
Total | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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Does the exam voucher include a retake?
The exam voucher includes 2 retakes in case the candidate fails the first attempt.
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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.
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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).
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How do I register for an Online Proctored Exam?
Visit the Online Proctored Exam registration page to find complete instructions.
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Are there any mandatory training to take an exam?
Training is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory.
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Which languages are the exams available in?
Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese.
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Where can I take the exams?
Exams are delivered online (Online Proctored Exams) and can be taken from anywhere in the world.
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Do the ITCERTS certifications expire?
ITCERTS certifications are considered good-for-life and do not expire.
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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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