ISSAP – Information Systems Security Architecture Professional
Become an ISSAP Security Architecture Professional
The ISSAP is an ideal credential for a chief security architect, analyst or professionals with similar responsibilities. As the architect, you play a key role in information security. Your responsibilities fall between the C-suite and the implementation of your security program.
This security architect certification proves your expertise developing, designing and analyzing security solutions. It also shows you excel at giving risk-based guidance to senior management in pursuit of organizational goals.
ISSAP Quick Glance
SECURITY ARCHITECTURE
Proves your expertise developing, designing and analyzing security solutions across an organization.
ISSAP CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW
Architecting for governance, risk and compliance (GRC)
Identify security architecture approach, legal, regulatory, organizational and industry requirements
Verify and validate design
Architect infrastructure and system security
Identify infrastructure and system security requirements
Architect identity lifecycle, authentication, authorization and accounting
ISSAP Exam Outline
Required Work Experience
ISO/IEC Standard 17024
Approved by the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Your Pathway to Certification
Further Distinguish Yourself with ISSAP
Here are just a few reasons to challenge yourself with the security architect certification:
- A demonstration of excellence. You want to stand out. This certification proves you have an elite level of knowledge and expertise.
- New opportunities. The ISSAP opens doors – from new career paths and jobs to more exciting work.
- Growth and learning. This is an opportunity to dive deep and hone your craft. You’ll find new ways to grow and stay on the forefront of information security. And earning your certification is a big challenge.
You’re a great fit for the ISSAP if you:
- Are a life-long learner who craves a new challenge.
- Have a competitive spirit and want to stand out from your peers.
- Want to be seen as a subject matter expert and prove your knowledge in a more focused area.
- Are looking ahead in your career. The ISSAP will help you achieve an even higher level of success.
- Need this certification to move into a specific job.
The ISSAP is ideal for those working in roles such as:
- System Architect
- Chief Technology Officer
- System and Network Designer
- Business Analyst
- Chief Security Officer
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Quick Reference Summary
| Product | Training Access | eTextbook & Study Questions eBook | Exam Window | Exam Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam Only | — | — | 365 days | 1 |
| Exam Only with Peace of Mind Protection | — | — | 180 days | 2 |
| Online Instructor-Led Training | 180 days (from first session) | 365 days | — | — |
| Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam | 180 days (from first session) | 365 days | 365 days | 1 |
| Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection | 180 days (from first session) | 365 days | 180 days | 2 |
| Online Self-Paced Training (90-Day) | 90 days | 365 days | — | — |
| Online Self-Paced Training (180-Day) | 180 days | 365 days | — | — |
| 180-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam | 180 days | 365 days | 365 days | 1 |
| 180-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection | 180 days | 365 days | 180 days | 2 |
| 90-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam | 90 days | 365 days | 365 days | 1 |
| 90-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection | 90 days | 365 days | 180 days | 2 |
| Certificates, Courses, and Express Courses | 60 days | — | — | — |
Exam
Purchase of exam(s) only.
Access periods:
Exam code must be scheduled and administered with 365 days of purchase.
Exam with Peace of Mind Protection
Exam-only purchase with two attempts included in the purchase price.
- Peace of Mind Protection gives candidates two exam attempts at a lower cost than two single exams. Candidates have 180 days from purchase to sit both attempts, with a 30-day waiting period between attempts. Learn more
Online Instructor-Led Training
Applies to Online Instructor-Led Training purchases without an exam.
Access periods:
- Course materials / videos: 180-day access, starting from the date of your first live session. Materials are accessible up to one week before the first session.
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.
Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam
Applies to Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam bundles.
Access periods:
- Course materials / videos: 180-day access, starting from the date of your first live session. Materials are accessible up to one week before the first session.
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.
- Exam: 365 days from purchase date to sit your exam.
Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection
Applies to Online Instructor-Led Training and Exam with Peace of Mind Protection bundles.
Access periods:
- Course materials / videos: 180-day access, starting from the date of your first live session. Materials are accessible up to one week before the first session.
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.
- Exam with Peace of Mind Protection: Two attempts included in the bundle price.
Peace of Mind Protection gives candidates two exam attempts at a lower cost than two single exams. Candidates have 180 days from purchase to sit both attempts, with a 30-day waiting period between attempts. Learn more
Online Self-Paced Training
Available in 90-day and 180-day access options. All access periods begin from the date of purchase.
Online Self-Paced Training (90-Day)
- Training access: 90 days from purchase date.
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.
Online Self-Paced Training (180-Day)
- Training access: 180 days from purchase date.
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.
180-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam
- Training access: 180 days from purchase date.
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.
- Exam: 365 days from purchase date to sit your exam.
180-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection
- Training access: 180 days from purchase date.
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.
- Exam with Peace of Mind Protection: Two attempts included in the bundle price.
- Peace of Mind Protection gives candidates two exam attempts at a lower cost than two single exams. Candidates have 180 days from purchase to sit both attempts, with a 30-day waiting period between attempts. Learn more
90-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam
- Training access: 90 days from purchase date.
- Exam: 365 days from purchase date to sit your exam.
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.
90-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection
- Training access: 90 days from purchase date.
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.
- Exam with Peace of Mind Protection: Two attempts included in the bundle price.
- Peace of Mind Protection gives candidates two exam attempts at a lower cost than two single exams. Candidates have 180 days from purchase to sit both attempts, with a 30-day waiting period between attempts. Learn more
Certificates, Courses, and Express Courses (Continuing Professional Development)
- Training access: 60 days from purchase date.