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Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) Training
Privacy and data protection regulations worldwide require privacy protections be built into products and services. This course, aligned with the IAPP’s ANAB-accredited Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) certification, will provide you with the knowledge to recognize privacy threats and skills to apply technical strategies to mitigate privacy risk throughout the software and systems development lifecycles. The curriculum includes privacy-by-design principles; implementing data- and process-oriented strategies to support privacy policies; and managing threats from AI, location tracking, etc.
Course Overview
There are no formal prerequisites to take the CIPT exam. However, experience in a technical profession with responsibility for incorporating privacy controls into technology operations and product development will help you succeed in the 2.5-hour, 90-question exam. Candidates are encouraged to review the IAPP Candidate Handbook.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize foundational elements for embedding privacy in technology
- Describe the fundamentals of privacy as they relate to the privacy technologist
- Identify the risks to privacy that are inherent throughout the data life cycle and explain how software security helps to mitigate privacy threats
- Outline how technical measures and privacy-enhancing technologies may be used to enhance privacy throughout all steps of the data life cycle
- Explain the role of privacy engineering within an organization
- Describe the process and methodology of the privacy-by-design model
- Examine the unique challenges that come from online privacy issues
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
Feedback
If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.