The Certified Security by Design Professional (CSbDP) License
What the license represents
A professional credential for people who can think and work in Security by Design—using clear principles, practical models, and repeatable methods to guide teams toward defensible outcomes.
What you’ll be evaluated on
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Turning goals into measurable acceptance criteria
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Using design models (views, boundaries, interfaces, failure domains) to place controls where they belong
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Making documented trade-offs and showing why choices are sound
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Applying threat-and-design overlays to keep risks visible and decisions traceable
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Suggesting secure software lifecycle guardrails so safe choices ship by default
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Writing concise executive summaries that tie design work to risk reduction
How you earn it
No multiple-choice exam. You submit a capstone portfolio that shows your method and your judgment. A panel reviews the evidence and issues a decision.
Who it’s for
Security engineers and architects, solution designers, cloud and DevOps practitioners, technical project/program managers, GRC professionals, instructors, startup/product teams, and technical leaders who steer design reviews.
Quick facts
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CPL is included with the Pro Bundle (course + ebook + one CPL evaluation/capstone)
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40 CPE credits are issued automatically with course completion
What is a Certified Security by Design Professional (CSbDP) Stamp?
What is the digital stamp
A verifiable mark you may place on design work you authored or led—to signal that the artifact follows Security-by-Design principles and methods.
Where to use it
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Design review summaries and decision records
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Model views (boundaries, interfaces) and trade-off notes
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Threat-and-design overlays and design-risk logs
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Executive briefs and internal standards proposals
How verification works
Each stamp includes a short verification link or QR code that points to your license record. Anyone can verify your name, license ID, status, and issue date.
Responsible use
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Place the stamp once per document (cover or signature page)
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Add a short footnote: “License verification at isaunited.org/verify.”
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Do not place the stamp on marketing claims or work you did not direct
Quick facts
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You receive PNG and SVG versions (light and dark)
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Sized for documents and slides; simple to embed
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The stamp represents you (individual)—it is not an organization accreditation
Who it’s for
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Security engineers and architects
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Solution architects and designers
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Cloud/DevOps practitioners
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Technical project and program managers
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Technical executives and management
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GRC professionals
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Instructors/trainers
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Startup/product teams
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Monitoring/operations rooms
Practical use
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Run clearer design reviews.
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Set acceptance criteria
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Keep a light design-risk log
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Recommend Secure SDLC lifecycle guardrails (definition of done, policy/test-as-code, CI/CD gates)
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Produce executive briefs that connect design choices to risk reduction.
How to Earn the SbD CPL?
Two ways to earn your license.
Practical Use
Security Engineers & Architects
Technical Project & Program Managers
Technical Solution Architects & Designers
Startup & Product Teams
Cloud & DevOps Engineers & Architects
GRC Professionals
Technical Executives & Management
Instructors & Trainers
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