About

The Certified Cyber Security Practitioner (CSX-P®) certification is designed for IT professionals seeking to validate their skills in cybersecurity practices, governance, and risk management. This credential equips individuals with the knowledge and competencies required to effectively safeguard organizational assets against cyber threats.

Certification Body: ISACA® (Information Systems Audit and Control Association – USA)

Learning Objective

• Identify Cybersecurity Risks: Participants will learn to recognize potential cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
• Manage Risks: Skills will be developed to assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks effectively.
• Implement Security Controls: Participants will gain knowledge on deploying appropriate security measures to protect systems and data.
• Incident Response: Training will cover effective strategies for responding to cybersecurity incidents.
• Enhance Contribution: The certification aims to improve the practitioner’s ability to support and enhance organizational security strategies.

Exam Information

• Format: Computer-based, multiple-choice exam
• Number of Questions: 100
• Duration: 3 hours
• Passing Score: 65%

Recertification

To maintain the CSX-P® certification:

• Annual Requirement: Earn a minimum of 20 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.
• Three-Year Requirement: Accumulate a total of 120 CPE credits.
• Skills-Based Training: At least 10 CPEs must come from skills-based training or lab activities.
• Annual Maintenance Fee: $45 for members; $85 for non-members.