Cert Corner: Shared Assessments CTPRA - What’s on the Exam + Is It Worth It? S1E8

Описание: Thinking about the Shared Assessments CTPRA certificate? Omar breaks down what’s actually tested, including SIG, standardized control assessments, and risk tiering, plus what surprised him.



Also: proctoring, time management, pricing, and who this cert is really for.



Welcome to the first episode of Cert Corner, a new Cyber Mettle segment where Omar shares practical, experience-based breakdowns of security and risk certifications.



In this episode, Omar walks through his recent experience taking the Shared Assessments Certified Third-Party Risk Assessor (CTPRA) exam—what the content focuses on, what the exam style feels like, and what you should realistically expect if you’re considering it.







Topics include:








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The CTPRA vs. CTPRP (assessor vs. practitioner/architect perspective)








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Why Shared Assessments emphasizes the SIG (Standard Information Gathering questionnaire)








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The role of SCA (Standardized Control Assessment) and evidence-based validation








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Risk tiering and how to defend tiering logic to business stakeholders








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Exam logistics: 120 questions / 3 hours, proctoring experience, and pacing








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Price/value considerations (including when it’s worth self-paying vs. employer-sponsored)








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Prep course notes and what made the training effective








Questions about CTPRA or CTPRP? Drop them in the comments.