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TUV CySec

TUV Rheinland Cybersecurity Specialist (GERMAN)

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Exam fee

$600

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› Exam format

Written exam, 90 minutes, following multi-day course. Passing score: 60%.

› Recertification

Valid for 3 years. Recertification through proof of continuing education.

› NICE Framework work roles

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

OG-WRL-016OG-WRL-012

Recognition

DACH

Exam languages

› 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

Participation in the corresponding TÜV seminar. Basic IT knowledge recommended.

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