ISSAP — Information Systems Security Architecture Professional
ISC2's CISSP concentration for security architects — requires active CISSP certification as a prerequisite. Covers security architecture frameworks, IAM architecture design, cryptography and PKI architecture, requirements analysis, and network infrastructure architecture. DoD 8140 approved. The ISSAP concentration validates deep architectural expertise beyond the breadth of CISSP itself. Most valuable for security architects in large enterprise or government environments who design complex security systems rather than operate them. Requires CISSP first, making the overall investment significant but well-recognized in senior architecture roles.
| Issuer | ISC2 |
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| Level | expert |
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| Domains | Security Architecture & Engineering |
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| Practical weight | 0% |
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| Cost (USD) | 599 |
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| Renewal | 3 years |
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| DoD 8140 | Yes |
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| Skills | security_architecture_frameworks, iam_architecture, cryptography_and_pki_design, requirements_analysis, technology_related_business_continuity, network_and_infrastructure_security_architecture |
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