T.I.S.P.
TeleTrusT Information Security Professional
High-quality German professional certification for IT security, supported by Bundesverband IT-Sicherheit (TeleTrusT). Examination by DAkkS-accredited bodies (DEKRA, PersCert TÜV). 180 questions in 4 hours, exclusively in German. Covers network security, cryptography, security management (ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz), IT law (DSGVO/GDPR, NIS-2), and system security. Particularly relevant in government agencies, KRITIS environments, and regulated German enterprises. Not internationally recognized, but a clear quality indicator in Germany. Since 2004, over 2,400 graduates.
› Quality score
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.
› Market signals
public, citable inputs to the recognition scoreDefault DACH security-management credential outside ISO-pure shops.
› Built for these roles
› Exam format
180 multiple-choice questions, 4 hours, closed-book, passing score 70% (126 of 180). Examination by DEKRA Certification GmbH.
› Recertification
Valid for 3 years, recertification by year 4 at the latest. No re-examination. Evidence required: activity description, min. 1 T.I.S.P. Community Meeting, 20h training/year. Review by DEKRA.
› NICE Framework work roles
The NIST NICE work-role IDs this cert maps to. NICCS lookup.
› Core domains covered
The 2 domains this cert is centrally about. Passing the exam demonstrates working knowledge of each.
› Prerequisites
Five-day preparation course at an accredited training provider (e.g., Fraunhofer SIT, secuvera) is mandatory admission requirement.
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