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IT-Grundschutz-Praktiker

BSI IT-Grundschutz-Praktiker

Entry-level qualification in BSI IT-Grundschutz. 3-day training with a BSI-recognized provider followed by an exam administered by the provider (not by the BSI itself). No professional experience required, no expiration date. Teaches fundamentals of the BSI framework and is a prerequisite for the IT-Grundschutz-Berater. Relevant in German government agencies and KRITIS environments, but not a strong standalone credential. More of a training certificate than a certification.

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Exam fee
$1,500
Ongoing
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Study time
40–80 hrs
Delivery
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Validity
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› Quality score

24.0 / 40

Four-axis SecProve rubric, each 0–10. SecProve editorial assessment — each axis carries a written justification so you can push back on any single call without dismissing the whole score.

Blueprint rigor
How well-defined and rigorous the exam blueprint is.
BSI Praktiker — entry tier of the Grundschutz program.
7.0/10
Practical evidence
Hands-on labs / written reports vs pure MCQ.
Three-day course + provider-administered exam.
3.5/10
Currency & upkeep
How aggressively content is kept current with the field.
BSI keeps Grundschutz catalogues current.
8.5/10
Market recognition
How often this signal actually moves a hiring decision.
Stepping stone before Grundschutz-Berater; popular DACH government-track.
5.0/10

› Built for these roles

Entry-level CISOGovernment EmployeeKRITIS PersonnelISMS Project Staff

› Exam format

Written exam after 3-day course, administered by training provider

› Recertification

None (valid indefinitely)

› NICE Framework work roles

The NIST NICE work-role IDs this cert maps to. NICCS lookup.

OG-WRL-014OG-WRL-012
Recognition
DE
Exam languages
de

› Core domains covered

The 1 domain this cert is centrally about. Passing the exam demonstrates working knowledge of each.

A1Governance, Risk & Compliance

Risk frameworks (NIST RMF, ISO 31000, FAIR), policy development, audit, regulatory compliance, third-party risk.

› Prerequisites

Experience

None

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