Europe's expert certificate for information security. 5-day online intensive course with DEKRA exam - hosted on German servers, no US-based providers.
What is T.I.S.P.?
The T.I.S.P. (TeleTrusT Information Security Professional) is Europe's counterpart to CISSP - covering the same 20 knowledge domains but with a focus on EU/DACH regulation: GDPR, NIS-2, ISO 27001, and BSI IT-Grundschutz. It is DEKRA-certified and recognised across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).
Next date: 04-08 May 2026 · Places available
Cryptography, Network, Cloud, ISMS, Law, BCM
70% pass threshold · DEKRA-administered
Tailored specifically to DACH regulation
The T.I.S.P. certificate (TeleTrusT Information Security Professional) is a recognised expert-level certificate in information security designed specifically for the European market. It accounts for the standards, frameworks, and legislation prevalent in Europe - unlike comparable international certifications such as CISSP.
As a T.I.S.P. certificate holder, you demonstrate your qualifications, skills, and knowledge across information security, security management, and IT security. The exam is administered by the independent certification body DEKRA.
While CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) is oriented around US standards and legislation, T.I.S.P. covers the same 20 knowledge areas - but with a focus on European and German regulation: GDPR, NIS-2, BSI IT-Grundschutz, and ISO 27001. For professionals working in the DACH region, T.I.S.P. is therefore the more relevant and practice-oriented certification.
Chris Wojzechowski, Managing Director of AWARE7, is one of six members of the official T.I.S.P. Board - the body that directly shapes the certification. The Board consists of: Birgitte Baardseth (isits, Chair), Sinisa Dukanovic (Fraunhofer SIT), Hans-Peter Möschle (M&H), Dr. Holger Mühlbauer (TeleTrusT), Oliver Oettinger (secorvo), and Chris Wojzechowski (AWARE7).
The Board is responsible for:
What this means for you as a participant: No other T.I.S.P. provider can offer comparable proximity to the certification body. You learn from someone who literally co-determines what is examined - and why certain topics carry the most exam weight.
T.I.S.P. Community Meeting 2026 - Chris Wojzechowski as moderator
10-11 November 2026, NH Collection Berlin-Mitte. Chris Wojzechowski co-moderates the Community Meeting with Nadine Voigt. Silas Borgmeier (AWARE7) delivers a talk: "Breaking Free from Dependence on US Cloud Services". Attendance counts as a mandatory requirement for recertification and as 8 hours towards your continuing education quota. As an AWARE7 graduate, you receive early access to registration and scheduling details.
NIS-2: Demonstrable qualification becomes mandatory
§38 BSIG (Germany's NIS-2 implementation act) obliges management of affected organisations to take personal responsibility for cybersecurity measures. With approximately 29,500 newly affected companies in Germany, demand for demonstrably qualified ISOs has grown substantially. T.I.S.P. - with explicit modules on GDPR, NIS-2, and BSI IT-Grundschutz - is the credible qualification recognised by regulators and insurers alike.
Which certificate suits your situation? This overview helps you decide - especially if you operate in the DACH region.
| Criterion | T.I.S.P. | CISSP | CISM | CompTIA Security+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Europe / DACH | International / USA | Management | Entry-level |
| Modules / Domains | 20 modules | 8 domains | 4 domains | 6 domains |
| Exam | 180 MC, 4 h, German | 100-150 CAT, 4 h, English | 150 MC, 4 h, English | 90 MC, 1.5 h, English/German |
| Experience required | 3 years | 5 years (or 4 yr. + degree) | 5 years (3 yr. management) | None (2 yr. recommended) |
| Total cost (course + exam) | approx. €3,560 | approx. €3,500-5,000 | approx. €2,500-4,000 | approx. €1,500-2,500 |
| Validity | 3 years + recertification | 3 years + CPE | 3 years + CPE | 3 years + CE |
| Exam language | German | English | English | English / German |
| Relevance for DACH | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| EU regulation (GDPR, NIS-2) | ✓ Integrated | ✗ US-focused | Partially | ✗ Not included |
| BSI IT-Grundschutz | ✓ Integrated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Foundations, Cryptography & PKI
4 modules · 8 teaching units
Foundations & Cryptography
Public Key Infrastructure
Network & Application Security
4 modules · 8 teaching units
Network Security
Application Security
Systems, Operations & Cloud Security
4 modules · 8 teaching units
Malware & Operating Systems
Virtualisation & Cloud Security
Security Management & Compliance
4 modules · 8 teaching units
Authentication & Standards
BCM, Awareness & Auditing
Law, Physical Security & Exam Preparation
4 modules · 8 units · incl. intensive exam preparation
Law & Physical Security
Exam Preparation
DEKRA exam · Friday of the following week
180 MC questions · 4 hours · 70% pass threshold · conducted entirely in German
The T.I.S.P. certificate course is aimed at experienced professionals working in information security, IT security, and security management who wish to validate their expertise through a European-recognised certification:
The T.I.S.P. exam is administered by DEKRA as the independent certification body. DEKRA also reviews admission requirements and issues the certificate.
Exam date at AWARE7
At AWARE7, the exam always takes place on the Friday one week after the final training day. Example: training ends on 12 Jun → exam on 19 Jun. You are not obliged to take this date - you may alternatively arrange a flexible exam date directly with DEKRA. This gives you more preparation time if needed.
The T.I.S.P. certificate is valid for 3 years. Recertification extends it by a further 3 years - calculated from the original expiry date, not the application date. No repeat course or exam is required.
Important: observe the deadline
The recertification application must be submitted by the end of the 4th year after the last certification. After this point, renewal is no longer possible - the certificate expires permanently. Plan your recertification well in advance.
Three forms of evidence are required for recertification:
1. Activity record
Description of your professional activities, including the percentage of total working time spent on IT security.
2. Community Meeting
At least one visit to the T.I.S.P. Community Meeting within the last 3 years is mandatory.
The next meeting takes place on 10-11 November 2026 in Berlin - moderated by
Chris Wojzechowski (AWARE7). As an AWARE7 graduate, you receive advance registration details.
3. Continuing education record (average 20 hours per year)
Recognised continuing education includes:
Recognised external training providers include: OMNISECURE, ExperTeach, Fraunhofer SIT/Lernlabor, CAST e.V., isits, secorvo, M&H, and AWARE7's own events.
Important change since June 2024: DEKRA vs. PersCert/TÜV
Since mid-June 2024, PersCert/TÜV Rheinland accepts only isits AG graduates for T.I.S.P. exams and recertification. All other training providers - including AWARE7, secorvo, and M&H - submit both initial and recertification applications exclusively to DEKRA. This change regularly causes confusion among candidates. We are happy to assist you with the correct application process.
The T.I.S.P. certificate opens doors to a variety of career directions:
T.I.S.P. certificate holders achieve above-average compensation in the German market. The following overview is based on current salary surveys for IT security roles in the DACH region:
| Career level | Gross annual salary (avg.) |
|---|---|
| ISO / Security Analyst (<3 years) | €50,000 - €60,000 |
| Security Consultant (3-7 years) | €60,000 - €80,000 |
| Senior Consultant / Lead Auditor | €75,000 - €95,000 |
| CISO / Head of IT Security | €90,000 - €130,000 |
Your Instructors
Experienced experts from research and practice guide you through the certificate course.
M.Sc. Internet-Sicherheit (if(is), Westfälische Hochschule). COO und Prokurist mit Expertise in Informationssicherheitsberatung und Security Awareness. Nachwuchsprofessor für Cyber Security an der FOM Hochschule, CISO-Referent bei der isits AG und Promovend am Graduierteninstitut NRW.
Dipl.-Math. (WWU Münster) und Promovend am Promotionskolleg NRW (Hochschule Rhein-Waal) mit Forschungsschwerpunkt Phishing-Awareness, Behavioral Security und Nudging in der IT-Sicherheit. Verantwortet den Aufbau und die Pflege von ISMS, leitet interne Audits nach ISO/IEC 27001:2022 und berät als externer ISB in KRITIS-Branchen. Lehrbeauftragter für Communication Security an der Hochschule Rhein-Waal und NIS2-Schulungsleiter bei der isits AG.
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