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(ISC)² / Cyber Defense · professional
CDPIMI Certified in Data Protection
IMI Certified in Data Protection
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(ISC)² / Cyber DefenseCDP
› Cost
Exam fee
CDP$350
Exam fee
$350
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
CDP$350
3-year cost of ownership
$350
› Exam mechanics
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Delivery
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› Salary signal (US base)
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Median
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Role context
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
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Practice evidence
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Maintenance
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Market recognition
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Average
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› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
CDPGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
CDP—
ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
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DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
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Holders worldwide
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Current version
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Current version
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› Domain coverage
A12Data Security, Privacy & Protection
CDP● core
A12Data Security, Privacy & Protection
● core
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