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ISC2 ISSAP Self-Paced Training

Architecting security across infrastructure, identity, applications and operations. The ISC2 architecture concentration for CISSPs, on demand and on your schedule.

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Official ISC2 Online Self-Paced Training uses artificial intelligence to customize your ISSAP learning journey—pinpointing areas that need focus and guiding you through exam prep in a way that's truly personalized.

Program Abstract

REF: ISSAP-2025 6
Curriculum aligned to the latest Exam Outline.
Format Self-Paced, Adaptive Learning
Access 180 Days

The ISSAP is Hard. We Know How to Pass It.

You don't need a classroom to pass the ISSAP—you need the right system. ISC2's adaptive learning platform uses AI to identify your knowledge gaps, adjust difficulty in real-time, and focus your study time where it matters most. With the official ISC2 eTextbook, interactive flash cards, domain quizzes, and 24/7 support, you'll build mastery at your own pace. When you're consistently scoring well on practice assessments, you'll know you're ready to pass.

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Personalized instructionContent adapts to your knowledge, learning speed, and confidence level that identifies gaps in your knowledge and focuses your study time where it matters most.

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Official ISC2 eTextbook Included
Course Access 180 Days
Exam Voucher INCLUDED

Official ISC2 Study Materials.

Official ISC2 eTextbookDigital textbook included—study on any device, interactive flash cards, domain quizzes, study sheets, and a complete glossary. Everything designed to work together.

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ISC2 eTextbook

Official digital textbook—read on any device, anywhere.

Assessment

Pre & Post Tests

Measure progress with course assessments and domain quizzes.

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Flash Cards & Glossary

Interactive cards and comprehensive glossary of terms.

Study Sheets

Domain Quick Refs

Domain-by-domain key points for quick review.

180 Days + Exam Voucher.

Exam voucher includedYour ISSAP certification exam fee is included—schedule when ready.. 180 days to master the material at your own pace, then test when you're confident.

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Official ISC2 Courseware

Authorized ISC2 courseware for the current ISSAP exam, updated as the exam changes.

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180 Days of Access

Start the day you enroll and study on your own schedule for a full 180 days.

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ISSAP Exam Voucher Included

Your exam fee is covered. Book the ISSAP exam with the testing provider when you feel ready.

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Every Exam Domain Covered

All four ISSAP domains, from Governance, Risk and Compliance to Identity and Access Management Architecture.

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Practice Before You Sit

Practice questions and review tools so you can measure readiness before booking the ISSAP exam.

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DoD 8140 Approved

ISSAP is recognized under the DoD 8140 framework for qualifying cyber roles.

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    COURSE STRUCTURE

    What the ISSAP Exam
    Covers

    Every domain the exam tests, and what sits inside it.
    Work through them in any order, at whatever pace suits you.

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 8
    START HERE
    On the Exam

    Getting Started

    Activate ISC2 Adaptive Learning Platform Access and Profile
    L.prep.1
    Download the Official ISC2 ISSAP eTextbook and Flash Cards
    L.prep.2
    Review the ISSAP Exam Outline, Weights and Question Format
    L.prep.3
    Confirm Experience Requirements and Endorsement Process
    L.prep.4
    Complete the Baseline Knowledge Assessment Across All Domains
    L.prep.5
    Build a Weekly Study Planner for the 180-Day Window
    L.prep.6
    Set Up Domain Quizzes and Question Bank Review Habits
    L.prep.7
    Locate 24/7 Platform Support and Progress Dashboards
    L.prep.8

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 15
    DOMAIN 1
    On the Exam

    Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) (21%)

    Identify Legal, Regulatory, Organizational and Industry Requirements
    L.01.1
    Information Security Standards: ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP 800-53, CIS
    L.01.2
    Third-Party and Contractual Security Obligations in Architecture
    L.01.3
    Sensitive and Personal Data Standards and Privacy Regulations
    L.01.4
    Identify Key Assets, Business Objectives and Stakeholders
    L.01.5
    Design Monitoring, Reporting and Auditability Mechanisms
    L.01.6
    Incorporate Risk Assessment Artifacts Into Architecture Decisions
    L.01.7
    Advise on Risk Treatment Options and Resilient Solutions
    L.01.8
    Scenario Questions on Mapping Regulations to Architectural Controls
    L.01.9
    Architect Audit Evidence Collection for a Sample Environment
    L.01.10
    Chapter 1 eTextbook Reading and Flash Card Drill
    L.01.11
    Domain 1 Adaptive Quiz and Gap Analysis
    L.01.12
    Review Risk Appetite, Compensating Control and Exception Terminology
    L.01.13
    Timed 25-Question Domain 1 Practice Set
    L.01.14
    Update Study Planner With Domain 1 Weak Areas
    L.01.15

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 15
    DOMAIN 2
    On the Exam

    Security Architecture Modeling (22%)

    Scope and Types of Architectures: Enterprise, Solution, Application
    L.02.1
    Frameworks: TOGAF, SABSA and Service-Oriented Modeling
    L.02.2
    Reference Architectures, Blueprints and Design Patterns
    L.02.3
    Threat Modeling Frameworks: STRIDE, CVSS and Threat Intelligence
    L.02.4
    Analyze Threat Modeling Results and Identify Design Gaps
    L.02.5
    Alternative Solutions and Compensating Controls
    L.02.6
    Third-Party Validation Methods and Independent Assessment
    L.02.7
    Code Review Methodologies and Secure Application Design Verification
    L.02.8
    Scenario Questions on Choosing an Architecture Framework
    L.02.9
    Threat Model a Sample Hybrid Cloud Reference Architecture
    L.02.10
    Chapter 2 eTextbook Reading and Flash Card Drill
    L.02.11
    Domain 2 Adaptive Quiz and Gap Analysis
    L.02.12
    Review Verification Versus Validation Terminology
    L.02.13
    Timed 25-Question Domain 2 Practice Set
    L.02.14
    Update Study Planner With Domain 2 Weak Areas
    L.02.15

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 16
    DOMAIN 3
    On the Exam

    Infrastructure and System Security Architecture (32%)

    Deployment Models: On-Premises, Cloud, Hybrid and Edge
    L.03.1
    Physical Security Control Sets and Facility Design
    L.03.2
    Platform, Network and Storage Security Architecture
    L.03.3
    Network Segmentation, Zero Trust and Secure Remote Access
    L.03.4
    Data Repository and Database Security Architecture
    L.03.5
    Cloud Security Across IaaS, PaaS and SaaS Service Models
    L.03.6
    Operational Technology, ICS and SCADA Security Architecture
    L.03.7
    Endpoint Security, Third-Party Integrations and Out-of-Band Communications
    L.03.8
    Infrastructure, System and Content Monitoring Architecture
    L.03.9
    Cryptographic Design Considerations and Algorithm Selection
    L.03.10
    Encryption In Transit, In Use and At Rest Implementation Approaches
    L.03.11
    Key Management Lifecycle: Generation, Distribution, Rotation, Destruction
    L.03.12
    PKI, HSM and Certificate Lifecycle Architecture
    L.03.13
    Chapter 3 eTextbook Reading and Flash Card Drill
    L.03.14
    Domain 3 Adaptive Quiz and Timed 40-Question Practice Set
    L.03.15
    Update Study Planner With Domain 3 Weak Areas
    L.03.16

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 16
    DOMAIN 4
    On the Exam

    Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architecture (25%)

    Identity Establishment, Proofing and Verification
    L.04.1
    Identifier Assignment, Provisioning and De-Provisioning Processes
    L.04.2
    Identity Management Technologies and Directory Services
    L.04.3
    Authentication Approaches, Protocols and Technologies: MFA, FIDO2, Kerberos
    L.04.4
    Authentication Control Protocols and Trust Relationship Definition
    L.04.5
    Authorization Models: RBAC, ABAC, Policy-Based and Risk-Adaptive
    L.04.6
    Federation and SSO With SAML, OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect
    L.04.7
    Privileged Account Management and Roles, Rights and Responsibilities
    L.04.8
    Accounting, Analysis and Forensic Requirements for Identity
    L.04.9
    Audit Event Definition, Log Alerts and Notifications
    L.04.10
    Log Management, Analysis and Regulatory Compliance Retention
    L.04.11
    Scenario Questions on Federating Identity Across Partners
    L.04.12
    Chapter 4 eTextbook Reading and Flash Card Drill
    L.04.13
    Domain 4 Adaptive Quiz and Gap Analysis
    L.04.14
    Timed 30-Question Domain 4 Practice Set
    L.04.15
    Update Study Planner With Domain 4 Weak Areas
    L.04.16

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 8
    START HERE
    On the Exam

    Exam Prep

    Full-Length Timed ISSAP Practice Exam Under Exam Conditions
    L.prep.1
    Analyze Readiness Scores by Domain and Rank Weak Areas
    L.prep.2
    Targeted Re-Study of Lowest-Scoring Domains and Flash Cards
    L.prep.3
    Second Full-Length Practice Exam and Review of Missed Items
    L.prep.4
    Practice Answering From the Manager and Risk-Owner Perspective
    L.prep.5
    Schedule the Exam at a Pearson VUE Test Center With Your Voucher
    L.prep.6
    Exam-Day Logistics, Identification Rules and Time Management
    L.prep.7
    Exam: ISSAP
    L.prep.8
    COURSE PROGRESS Domain 0 of 5
    Frequently Asked Questions

    ISSAP Self-Paced
    Questions, Answered

    Real questions from real professionals who passed.
    Here's how we answer them.

    Official ISC2 courseware, on-demand video instruction, practice questions and your ISSAP exam voucher, with 180 days of access from enrollment. Everything is online, so you start the day you enroll.

    180 days from the date you enroll. There is no fixed schedule and no cohort to keep up with — you work through the material at whatever pace fits around your job.

    Yes. Your ISSAP exam voucher is included in the price, so there is nothing further to buy before you sit the exam. You book it with the testing provider once you are ready.

    ISSAP has four exam domains: Governance, Risk and Compliance (21%), Security Architecture Modeling (22%), Infrastructure and System Security (32%) and Identity and Access Management Architecture (25%). The course is organized the same way, so each section maps to the domain it prepares you for.

    Yes. Training Camp is an authorized ISC2 training partner and this course uses official ISC2 ISSAP courseware, kept aligned to the current exam version.

    It suits CISSPs specializing in security architecture across infrastructure, identity and applications. ISSAP is also approved under DoD 8140 for qualifying roles.

    Yes. Our Success Guarantee lets you apply 100% of your self-paced course investment toward any of our live ISSAP training classes within 30 days of your initial purchase. Contact the enrollment team and they will handle the transfer and help you pick a class date. Self-paced itself does not include an exam retake.

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