CISSP-ISSAP (Information Systems Security Architecture Professional)
The CISSP-ISSAP is a concentration credential for CISSP holders who specialize in security architecture. It validates the ability to develop, design, and analyze enterprise-wide security architectures and translate business requirements into security solutions at the highest technical level.
What is the CISSP-ISSAP Course?
The CISSP-ISSAP is a concentration credential for CISSP holders who specialize in security architecture. It validates the ability to develop, design, and analyze enterprise-wide security architectures and translate business requirements into security solutions at the highest technical level.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Active CISSP holders in security architecture roles
- Chief Security Architects and Enterprise Architects
- Security engineers designing complex infrastructure
- Senior consultants advising on security architecture
- IT leaders responsible for security design frameworks
- Professionals transitioning to architecture specialization
What You Will Learn in the CISSP-ISSAP Course
A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.
Domain 1: Architect for Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management
Applying governance and risk frameworks to enterprise security architecture decisions.
- Security governance models
- Regulatory and compliance architecture
- Risk-driven architecture design
- Privacy by design principles
Domain 2: Security Architecture Modeling
- Security architecture frameworks (SABSA, TOGAF)
- Threat modeling methodologies
- Security architecture documentation
- Architecture review processes
Domain 3: Infrastructure Security Architecture
- Network and perimeter architecture
- Cloud security architecture
- Virtualization and containerization security
- Zero trust architecture design
Domain 4: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architecture
- IAM architecture frameworks
- Federated identity and SSO design
- Privileged access management (PAM)
- Directory services architecture
Domain 5: Architect for Application Security
- Secure SDLC integration
- API security architecture
- Microservices security patterns
- Data security architecture
Domain 6: Security Operations Architecture
- SOC architecture and design
- SIEM and log management architecture
- Incident response architecture
- Business continuity architecture
Course Prerequisites
Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport
- Active CISSP certification in good standing (required)
- 2 years of cumulative paid work experience in 1+ of the 6 ISSAP domains
- Endorsement by an ISC2 member within 9 months of passing
- Agreement to the ISC2 Code of Ethics
Exam Information
Everything you need to know about the CISSP-ISSAP certification exam.
| Exam Component | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | CISSP-ISSAP |
Exam Code | CISSP-ISSAP |
Exam Type | Multiple choice |
Total Questions | 125 |
Passing Score | 700 (out of 1000) |
Exam Duration | 180 minutes |
Language | English |
Exam Provider | Pearson VUE (in-person or online proctored) |
Exam Focus | Advanced security architecture across 6 concentration domains |
Exam Registration | Pearson VUE via ISC2.org |
Retake Policy | 30-day wait after 1st/2nd fail; 90-day wait after 3rd; max 3 attempts per year |
Certification Validity | 3 years — renewal tied to CISSP renewal (120 CPE credits) |
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