Information Systems Security Architecture Professional is an independent information security certification governed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (commonly known as (ISC)²).
For experienced information security professionals with an International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium ((ISC)2) credential in good standing, the (ISC)² ISSAP Concentration demonstrates acquired rigorous knowledge of select Common Body of Knowledge CBK domains in Security Architecture. As of November 13, 2008, (ISC)2 has reported certifying 784 ISSAPs in 36 countries.[1]
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Certification subject matter
This concentration is an appropriate credential for Chief Security Architects and Analysts who may typically work as independent consultants or in similar capacities. The architect plays a key role within the information security department with responsibilities that functionally fit between the C-suite and upper managerial level and the implementation of the security program. He/she would generally develop, design, or analyze the overall security plan. Although this role may typically be tied closely to technology this is not necessarily the case, and is fundamentally the consultative and analytical process of information security.
ISSAP domains
The major domains of the CBK covered by ISSAP certification are:
- Access Control Systems and Methodology
- Cryptography
- Physical Security Integration
- Requirements Analysis and Security Standards, Guidelines and Criteria
- Technology Related Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
- Telecommunications and Network Security
Requirements
According to the (ISC)2 Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) Candidate Information Bulletin, candidates for the ISSAP must meet the following requirements:
- Be a CISSP in good standing
- Demonstrate two years of professional experience in systems security architecture
- Pass the ISSAP exam with a scaled score of 700 or better. The exam is multiple choice, consisting of 125 questions with four options each, to be answered over a period of three hours.
- Maintain the ISSAP credential in addition to the underlying CISSP
- Adhering to the (ISC)2 Code of Ethics [2].
Specialized concentrations
Passing a concentration examination demonstrates proven capabilities and subject-matter expertise beyond that required for the CISSP or SSCP credentials. Other current concentrations for CISSPs include the:
For all concentrations an official (ISC)2 training is available. The CISSP-ISSAP CBK Review Seminar was developed by a Dutch company named CIBIT.
References
- ^ "Member Counts". https://www.isc2.org/Member-Counts.aspx. Retrieved on 2008-11-13.
- ^ "(ISC)2 Code of Ethics". ISC2. https://www.isc2.org/ethics/default.aspx. Retrieved on 2008-12-03.
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