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Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer™ (CDPSE®) is focused on validating the technical skills and knowledge it takes to assess, build and implement comprehensive data privacy measures.

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Online CDPSE ISACA Training & Certification

Only $1,995 Training + Exam

What is CDPSE® Certification by ISACA®?

Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer™ (CDPSE®) is focused on validating the technical skills and knowledge it takes to assess, build and implement comprehensive data privacy measures.

 

CDPSE holders help fill the technical privacy skills gap so that your organization has competent privacy technologists to build and implement solutions that mitigate risk and enhance efficiency.

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$150k

Average Salary 

of a CDPSE Certified Person

What You'll Learn with CDPSE by ISACA

Domain 1: Privacy Governance

Section A: Governance

  • Module 1: Personal Data and Information

  • Module 2: Privacy Laws and Standards across Jurisdictions

  • Module 3: Privacy Documentation (e.g., Policies, Guidelines)

  • Module 4: Legal Purpose, Consent, and Legitimate Interest

  • Module 5: Data Subject Rights

Section B: Management

  • Module 1: Roles and Responsibilities related to Data

  • Module 2: Privacy Training and Awareness

  • Module 3: Vendor and Third-Party Management

  • Module 4: Audit Process

  • Module 5: Privacy Incident Management

Section C: Risk Management

  • Module 1: Risk Management Process

  • Module 2: Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)

  • Module 3: Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities related to Privacy

Domain 2: Privacy Architecture 

Section A: Infrastructure

  • Module 1: Technology Stacks

  • Module 2: Cloud-based Services

  • Module 3: Endpoints

  • Module 4: Remote Access

  • Module 5: System Hardening

Section B: Applications and Software

  • Module 1: Secure Development Lifecycle (e.g., Privacy by Design)

  • Module 2: Applications and Software Hardening

  • Module 3: APIs and Services

  • Module 4: Tracking Technologies

Section C: Technical Privacy Controls

  • Module 1: Communication and Transport Protocols

  • Module 2: Encryption, Hashing, and De-identification

  • Module 3: Key Management

  • Module 4: Monitoring and Logging

  • Module 5: Identity and Access Management

Domain 3: Data Cycle

Section A: Data Purpose

  • Module 1: Data Inventory and Classification (e.g., Tagging, Tracking, SOR)

  • Module 2: Data Quality and Accuracy

  • Module 3: Dataflow and Usage Diagrams

  • Module 4: Data Use Limitation

  • Module 5: Data Analytics (e.g., Aggregation, AI, Machine Learning, Big Data)

Section B: Data Persistence

  • Module 1: Data Minimisation (e.g., De-identification, Anonymisation)

  • Module 2: Data Migration

  • Module 3: Data Storage

  • Module 4: Data Warehousing (e.g., Data Lake)

  • Module 5: Data Retention and Archiving

  • Module 6: Data Destruction

CDPSE Exam

Duration: 3.5 hours

Number of questions: 120

Format: Multiple choice

Language: English

  • Domains:

    1. Privacy Governance (34%)

    2. Privacy Architecture (36%)

    3. Data Cycle (30%)

Prerequisites for CDPSE by ISACA

Before gaining the CDPSE Certification you must have: 

Three or more years of experience in data privacy governance, privacy architecture, and/or data lifecycle work.

Experience waivers or substitutions are not applicable for this course. 

Candidates may take the exam in advance of completing the three years of experience, however are not able to become certified until they have the experience. 

Through this CDPSE ISACA course you will explore:

34% Domain 1: Privacy Governance

Identify issues requiring remediation and opportunities for process improvement. 

  • Identify the internal and external privacy requirements specific to the organization's governance and risk management programs and practices.

  • Participate in the evaluation of privacy policies, programs and policies for their alignment with legal requirements, regulatory requirements and/or industry best practices.

  • Coordinate and/or perform privacy impact assessments (PIA) and other privacy-focused assessments.

  • Participate in the development of procedures that align with privacy policies and business needs.

  • Implement procedures that align with privacy policies.

  • Participate in the management and evaluation of contracts, service levels and practices of vendors and other external parties.

  • Participate in the privacy incident management process.

  • Collaborate with cybersecurity personnel on the security risk assessment process to address privacy compliance and risk mitigation.

  • Collaborate with other practitioners to ensure that privacy programs and practices are followed during the design, development and implementation of systems, applications and infrastructure.

  • Develop and/or implement a prioritization process for privacy practices.

  • Develop, monitor and/or report performance metrics and trends related to privacy practices.

  • Report on the status and outcomes of privacy programs and practices to relevant stakeholders.

  • Participate in privacy training and promote awareness of privacy practices.

  • Identify issues requiring remediation and opportunities for process improvement.

36% Domain 2: Privacy Architecture 

Collaborate with other practitioners to ensure that privacy programs and practices are followed during the design, development and implementation of systems, applications and infrastructure. 

  • Coordinate and/or perform privacy impact assessment (PIA) and other privacy-focused assessments to identify appropriate tracking technologies and technical privacy controls.

  • Participate in the development of privacy control procedures that align with privacy policies and business needs.

  • Implement procedures related to privacy architecture that align with privacy policies.

  • Collaborate with cybersecurity personnel on the security risk assessment process to address privacy compliance and risk mitigation

  • Collaborate with other practitioners to ensure that privacy programs and practices are followed during the design, development and implementation of systems, applications and infrastructure.

  • Evaluate the enterprise architecture and information architecture to ensure it supports privacy by design principles and considerations.

  • Evaluate advancements in privacy-enhancing technologies and changes in the regulatory landscape.

  • Identify, validate and/or implement appropriate privacy and security controls according to data classification procedures.

30% Domain 3: Data Cycle

Participate in the development of data lifecycle procedures that align with privacy policies and business needs. 

  • Identify the internal and external privacy requirements relating to the organization's data lifecycle practices.

  • Coordinate and/or perform privacy impact assessments (PIA) and other privacy-focused assessments relating to the organization’s data lifecycle practices.

  • Participate in the development of data lifecycle procedures that align with privacy policies and business needs.

  • Implement procedures related to data lifecycle that align with privacy policies.

  • Collaborate with other practitioners to ensure that privacy programs and practices are followed during the design, development and implementation of systems, applications and infrastructure.

  • Evaluate the enterprise architecture and information architecture to ensure it supports privacy by design principles and data lifecycle considerations.

  • Identify, validate and/or implement appropriate privacy and security controls according to data classification procedures.

  • Design, implement and/or monitor processes and procedures to keep the inventory and dataflow records current.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What are the requirements to become CDPSE certified?

To become CDPSE certified, you need to:

  • Pass the CDPSE exam.

  • Apply for certification within the 5-year window after passing the exam.

  • Have a minimum of three (3) years of work experience in data privacy governance, privacy architecture, and/or data lifecycle work.

This experience must be in at least two of the CDPSE exam content outline domain areas, and all experience must be within the past 10 years of the application. There are no substitutions or experience waivers with CDPSE.

What does the CDPSE exam entail?

  • Duration: 3.5 hours

  • Number of questions: 120

  • Format: Multiple choice

  • Language: English

Who should take the CDPSE certification?

The CDPSE certification is ideal for IT professionals involved in creating and implementing technical privacy solutions.

 

Suitable roles include:

  • Lead software engineer – data and system privacy

  • Privacy engineer

  • Privacy analyst

  • Privacy advisor

  • Consultant - security and privacy

  • Lead privacy manager

  • Security and privacy engineer

  • Software engineer backend privacy engineering

  • Engineer management - privacy engineering

  • Domain architect – legal care compliance, privacy

  • Privacy solutions architect

  • Information security engineer user data protection

What is the cost of the CDPSE exam and certification?

The total cost of the CDPSE certification is $1,995. This includes a 5-day official ISACA-approved online training CDPSE course and the exam cost.

What kind of experience is required for the CDPSE certification?

You need at least three years of experience in data privacy governance, privacy architecture, and/or data lifecycle work.

 

Specific experiences should include:

  • Privacy Governance: Developing privacy policies, monitoring privacy programs, and aligning with legal requirements.

  • Privacy Architecture: Conducting privacy impact assessments, developing privacy controls, and ensuring enterprise architecture supports privacy by design.

  • Data Lifecycle: Evaluating and maintaining data lifecycle considerations for different data types and sources.

Is it possible to take the CDPSE exam before completing the three years of experience?

Yes, candidates can take the CDPSE exam before completing the three years of experience. However, they will not be awarded the certification until they have documented the required work experience.

What are the benefits of obtaining the CDPSE certification?

The CDPSE certification:

  • Validates your ability to implement privacy by design.

  • Enhances your skills in creating privacy solutions and strategies.

  • Increases your value within an organization by proving your expertise in privacy governance, architecture, and data lifecycle.

  • Supports career advancement in various IT roles focused on data privacy and security.

How does the CDPSE certification maintain its relevance and value?

CDPSE certification holders are integral to an organization's privacy program, facilitating a common understanding of best practices. The certification focuses on technical implementation and privacy-enhanced design, ensuring that professionals are equipped to handle modern privacy challenges.

What kind of training is provided for the CDPSE certification?

Training for the CDPSE certification includes:

  • Accelerated courses covering privacy-enhanced design and best practices.

  • Implementation strategies for Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), encryption, hashing, de-identification, data inventory, and classification.

  • Access to official courseware and certified instructors through authorized training partners.

Are you an official ISACA-approved partner?

Yes, we are an official ISACA-approved partner. You can verify this on ISACA's official website.

Is the CDPSE certification worth it for my career?

Yes, the CDPSE certification is valuable for IT professionals working with data privacy and security. It demonstrates a commitment to understanding and maintaining complex privacy laws and regulations, making you a more capable and valuable data professional.

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