T.I.S.P.TeleTrusT Information Security Professional
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What is T.I.S.P.?
High-quality German professional certification for IT security, supported by Bundesverband IT-Sicherheit (TeleTrusT). Examination by DAkkS-accredited DEKRA Certification GmbH. 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, around 2,300 certified professionals.
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Cost, prerequisites, exam & renewal
Cost over 5 years
Prerequisites
Five-day preparation course at an accredited training provider (e.g., Fraunhofer SIT, secuvera) is mandatory admission requirement.
Exam format
180 multiple-choice questions, 4 hours, closed-book, passing score 70% (126 of 180). Examination by DEKRA Certification GmbH.
Renewal & maintenance
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.
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View all articles →T.I.S.P.: Germany's Answer to the CISSP. A Missed Opportunity
How the German T.I.S.P. compares to CISSP, and why it didn't gain traction.
CISSP or TISP? One Builds, the Other Governs
Both are considered heavyweights for experienced security professionals, yet they target different kinds of work: the CISSP centres on designing and building secure systems, the T.I.S.P. on oversight, assessment, and governance within the German regulatory framework.
CISSP or CISM? Two Careers, One Decision
Both require five years of experience, both cost roughly the same at first glance. Yet CISSP and CISM lead to different professions. The comparison with the numbers that course providers don't show.