Book updated Jul 2026.
Welcome to your essential resource for mastering the Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) exam conducted by ISACA. This book is meticulously designed to aid you in your journey towards achieving the prestigious CDPSE certification, validating your expertise in governance, risk management, and privacy.
In today’s digital landscape, data privacy has become paramount, with organizations facing increasing scrutiny and regulatory pressures to safeguard sensitive information. The CDPSE certification equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring the establishment and maintenance of robust governance frameworks that mitigate risks and uphold privacy standards.
The CDPSE exam was recently updated in June 2025 to reflect the evolving privacy landscape. The most significant change is the expansion from three domains to four, with a much greater emphasis placed on the practical engineering of privacy.
- Privacy Governance (20%): Covers personal information, privacy principles (e.g., Privacy by Design), laws and regulations, and organizational privacy operations.
- Privacy Risk Management and Compliance (18%): Focuses on the risk management process, privacy impact assessments (PIAs), training, and compliance frameworks.
- Data Life Cycle Management (23%): Addresses data collection, inventory, classification, quality, minimization, storage, retention, and secure destruction.
- Privacy Engineering (39%): This is the largest domain and covers the technical implementation of privacy. It includes technology stacks, APIs, cloud-native services, identity and access management, encryption, monitoring, and Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs).
This comprehensive book is tailored to align with the CDPSE exam domains, providing a structured approach to reinforce key concepts and enhance exam readiness. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or aspiring to venture into the realm of data privacy engineering, this book serves as your trusted companion, offering a diverse array of practice questions that mirror the exam’s content.
As you embark on this transformative journey towards CDPSE certification, remember that mastery is not achieved overnight. It requires dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to continuous learning. Let this book be your steadfast companion, guiding you through the intricacies of governance, risk management, and privacy, and empowering you to excel in your professional endeavors.
