Who should take the DTSp® – Risk Management pathway?

It is ideal for risk managers, GRC professionals, cybersecurity leaders, AI governance specialists, and organisations building enterprise risk capability.

What certifications are included?

The pathway includes eight certifications: DTP® Foundation, NCSC RMF, ISO 31000, Secure by Design, NCSP®, ISO/IEC 27001 Implementer, ISO/IEC 42001 Implementer, and Lead Risk Manager.

How long do I have to complete the pathway?

Learners have 12 months to complete all courses, with flexible scheduling.

What skills will I gain?

You will gain skills in enterprise risk management, cybersecurity risk, AI risk, control assurance, and risk-based decision-making.

Do members receive discounted pricing?

Yes. DigitalTrust® Collective, Professional, Veteran, Graduate and Student Members receive 40% off the listed price.

Digital Trust Specialist® (DTSp®)
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Q: What is the Digital Trust Specialist® (DTSp®) – Risk Management pathway?

It is a professional pathway that develops competencies in enterprise risk, cybersecurity risk, AI risk, and digital trust assurance.

The Digital Trust Specialist® (DTSp®) - Risk Management - pathway develops the capability required to identify, assess, manage, and assure digital, cyber, data, AI, and operational risks across modern organisations.

Risk management is the backbone of digital trust. It ensures that organisations make informed decisions, allocate resources effectively, and maintain resilience in the face of uncertainty. Effective risk management enables trustworthy digital services, regulatory confidence, and responsible innovation.

This pathway equips professionals to lead risk programmes aligned to ISO 31000, NIST CSF 2.0, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 27005, ISO 37301 and the NCSC Risk Management Framework.

Why Risk Management Matters for Digital Trust

Digital trust depends on an organisation’s ability to:

understand its risk landscape
make evidence‑based decisions
implement proportionate controls
maintain resilience and continuity
demonstrate accountability to regulators and stakeholders
enable availability requirements meeting customer expectations
meet increasing legal, regulatory and contractual resilience obligations

Risk management professionals ensure that digital systems and services are safe, secure, reliable, and aligned with organisational objectives.

The Digital Trust Specialist® (DTSp®) - Risk Management - pathway provides the professional capability stack required to lead this work.

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What You Will Learn

Graduates of the Digital Trust Specialist® (DTSp®) - Risk Management - pathway develop capabilities in:

Digital Trust fundamentals
Enterprise risk management (ISO 31000)
Cybersecurity risk management (NIST CSF 2.0)
Information security risk (ISO/IEC 27005)
NCSC Secure by Design Principles
NCSC Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Risk‑based decision‑making & governance
Control design, assurance & maturity uplift
Risk reporting, metrics & board‑level communication

Who This Pathway Is For

Ideal for:

Risk managers and analysts
Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) professionals
Cybersecurity and information security leaders
AI governance and technology risk specialists
Consultants delivering risk and assurance services
Organisations building enterprise risk capability

Outcomes & Professional Recognition

On completion, participants will leave with:

Earn 8 industry‑recognised risk and assurance qualifications
Gain the capability to design, implement, and improve risk management frameworks
Be eligible to use the Digital Trust Specialist® (DTSp®) designation
Demonstrate competence aligned to ISO 31000, NIST CSF 2.0, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 27005, ISO 37301 and NCSC RMF
Strengthen organisational trust, assurance, and risk‑based decision‑making

On the pathway, learners will complete the following 8 courses:

Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) Foundation Certificate

Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) NCSC Risk Management Framework (RMF) Foundation Certificate

Certified ISO 31000 Risk Manager

Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) NCSC Secure by Design (SbD) Foundation Certificate

NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) Foundation Certificate

Certified ISO 27005 Risk Manager

Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer

Certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

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Pricing & DTI® Membership Benefits

£14,760.00 (+ VAT) when purchased as a complete pathway.
The Digital Trust Institute® (DTI®) Members receive 30% OFF listed pricing.
Course access is flexible but must be completed within 12 months.

Pathway Learning

Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) Foundation Certificate - 2-day Instructor led
Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) NCSC Risk Management Framework (NCSC RMF) Foundation Certificate - 2-day Instructor led
Certified ISO 31000 Risk Manager - self-paced, eLearning, with exam voucher
Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) NCSC Secure by Design (SbD) Foundation Certificate - 2-day Instructor led
NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) Foundation Certificate - 2-day Instructor led
Certified ISO 27005 Risk Manager - self-paced, eLearning, with exam voucher
Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer - 4-day instructor led, with exam voucher
Certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer - self-paced, eLearning, with exam voucher