Information Systems Security Architecture Professional
The Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) is a CISSP who specializes in designing security solutions and providing management with risk-based guidance to meet organizational goals. ISSAPs facilitate the alignment of security solutions within the organizational context (e.g., vision, mission, strategy, policies, requirements, change, and external factors).
The broad spectrum of topics included in the ISSAP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK®) ensure its relevancy across all disciplines in the field of information security.
The CISSP-ISSAP is an appropriate credential if you’re a chief security architect or analyst. Typically, you work as an independent consultant or in a similar capacity.
As the architect, you play a key role in the information security department. Your responsibilities fall between the C-suite and upper managerial level and the implementation of the security program.
Although your role is tied closely to technology, it may be closer to the consultative and analytical process of information security.
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 order to meet organizational goals.
Why Earns the CISSP-ISSAP?
You’re on the leading edge of your craft. Here are just a few reasons to challenge yourself with this security architect certification:
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A demonstration of excellence. You want to stand out from your fellow CISSPs. This concentration proves you have an elite level of knowledge and expertise.
- New opportunities. The CISSP-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 concentration is a big challenge.
- Ease of continuing education and dues. As a CISSP, you already have a relationship with (ISC)². If you earn the CISSP-ISSAP, you only have to share your Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits with one organization. You may apply your CISSP-ISSAP CPE credits toward your CISSP requirement (as long as these credits are specific to security architecture). And your dues are a lot less than if you pursue an advanced certification with a separate organization. You’ll make great use of your time, energy and money.
