Guide to Cybersecurity Certification

This guide explains how to obtain and maintain your cybersecurity certifications. It covers certification levels, benefits, payment information, and recertification requirements.

Foundation

Basic level examinations for beginners and to broaden your knowledge.

Practitioner

Examinations for advanced professionals who wish to deepen their knowledge of their field.

Expert

Expert level examinations indicate the highest level.

Certification levels and payment information

  • Foundation: one-time payment of €25
  • Practitioner: €75 per year
  • Expert: €75 per year
  • Certified Officer: €150 per year

Foundation certification

After successfully completing a Foundation exam, you will receive an exam certificate. To convert your certificate into a verifiable qualification, unlock your Foundation title in the certification portal. Registration costs only €25 in administration fees and takes just a few minutes. Foundation references are valid for life and do not need to be recertified.

Practitioner certification

After passing the Practitioner exam, you can unlock your Practitioner title in the certification portal. There is an annual maintenance fee of €75. You will receive a digital certificate and a badge to display your qualifications. To maintain your title, you pay the annual fee and report 20 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits as required. We will remind you of your recertification before your certificate expires.

Expert certification

The expert certification validates advanced knowledge and skills. After passing the expert exam, you can unlock your title in the certification portal. There is an annual maintenance fee of €75. You will receive a digital certificate and gain access to professional development resources. To maintain your title, you pay the annual fee and report the required 40 CPE credits. We will remind you of your recertification before your certificate expires.

Certified Officer certification

Certified Officer status is intended for experienced professionals with proven expertise. To apply, you must submit your CV and relevant certificates for review. There is an annual maintenance fee of €150. Upon approval, you will receive a digital certificate and a professional title. To maintain your title, you pay the annual fee and report the required 40 CPE credits. We will remind you of your recertification before your certificate expires.

Portal

On the Portal, you will find all the information about the titles and how to obtain them. Simply create an account and read all the information.