ISSAP – Information Systems 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.
Proves your expertise developing, designing and analyzing security solutions across an organization.
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
Here are just a few reasons to challenge yourself with the security architect certification:
You’re a great fit for the ISSAP if you:
The ISSAP is ideal for those working in roles such as:
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| Product | Training Access | 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) | — | — |
| Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam | 180 days (from first session) | 365 days | 1 |
| Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection | 180 days (from first session) | 180 days | 2 |
| Online Self-Paced Training (90-Day) | 90 days | — | — |
| Online Self-Paced Training (180-Day) | 180 days | — | — |
| 180-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam | 180 days | 365 days | 1 |
| 180-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection | 180 days | 180 days | 2 |
| 90-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam | 90 days | 365 days | 1 |
| 90-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection | 90 days | 180 days | 2 |
| Certificates, Courses, and Express Courses | 60 days | — | — |
Purchase of exam(s) only.
Access periods:
Exam code must be scheduled and administered with 365 days of purchase.
Exam-only purchase with two attempts included in the purchase price.
Applies to Online Instructor-Led Certification Education Course purchases without an exam.
Access periods:
Applies to Online Instructor-Led Certification Education Course + Exam bundles.
Access periods:
Applies to Online Instructor-Led Certification Education Course and Exam with Peace of Mind Protection bundles.
Access periods:
Available in 90-day and 180-day access options. All access periods begin from the date of purchase.
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