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    COURSE STRUCTURE

    ISC2 ISSAP Certification Boot Camp
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    MODULE_ID: PREP

    WEIGHT: 20% QS: ~5
    BEFORE CLASS
    Critical Path

    Before Class

    Pre-course materials access
    L.prep.1
    Foundation concepts review
    L.prep.2
    Baseline self-assessment
    L.prep.3
    Progress Buffer 20% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: ISSAP-01

    WEIGHT: 20% QS: ~5
    DAY ONE
    Critical Path

    Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

    Introduction to ISSAP certification, exam structure, and the role of security architecture professionals in modern organizations
    L.01.1
    Comprehensive review of legal and regulatory requirements landscape, including information security standards (ISO 27001, NIST frameworks), third-party contractual obligations, supply chain security considerations, and privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
    L.01.2
    Understanding resilient solutions and how to architect systems that meet compliance requirements while maintaining business continuity
    L.01.3
    Architecting for GRC: identifying key organizational assets, business objectives, and stakeholder requirements to align security architecture with enterprise goals
    L.01.4
    Risk assessment methodologies including how to incorporate risk assessment artifacts into architectural designs and advise leadership on appropriate risk treatment strategies (mitigate, transfer, accept, avoid)
    L.01.5
    Designing comprehensive monitoring, reporting, and auditability systems that satisfy regulatory, legislative, and forensic requirements while enabling vulnerability management and compliance audits
    L.01.6
    Progress Buffer 20% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: ISSAP-02

    WEIGHT: 40% QS: ~6
    DAY TWO
    Critical Path

    Security Architecture Modeling

    Deep dive into security architecture frameworks including TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), SABSA (Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture), and service-oriented architecture approaches, with emphasis on when and how to apply each framework
    L.02.1
    Understanding different architecture scopes (enterprise vs. cloud) and leveraging reference architectures and blueprints to accelerate design work and ensure consistency
    L.02.2
    Introduction to threat modeling fundamentals, including STRIDE methodology (Spoofing, Tampering, Repudiation, Information Disclosure, Denial of Service, Elevation of Privilege) and threat intelligence integration
    L.02.3
    Practical application of threat modeling frameworks to identify threat vectors, assess impact and probability, and prioritize security investments using Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)
    L.02.4
    Comprehensive coverage of design verification and validation techniques including functional acceptance testing, regression testing, gap analysis, and developing alternative solutions with compensating controls
    L.02.5
    Code review methodologies (dynamic, static, manual, and source composition analysis) and third-party validation approaches including tabletop exercises, peer reviews, and modeling simulations
    L.02.6
    Hands-on threat modeling exercise to apply concepts learned
    L.02.7
    Progress Buffer 40% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: ISSAP-03

    WEIGHT: 40% QS: ~6
    DAY THREE
    Critical Path

    Infrastructure and System Security Architecture

    Identifying infrastructure and system security requirements across deployment models (on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid environments) with consideration for both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) environments
    L.03.1
    Physical security architecture including perimeter protection, internal zoning, and fire suppression systems, plus the integration of physical security control sets (cameras, doors, access controllers)
    L.03.2
    Platform security across physical, virtual, container, firmware, and operating system layers, with emphasis on securing diverse computing environments
    L.03.3
    Network security architecture including wired/wireless networks, public/private segregation, IoT considerations, and implementing security controls such as firewalls, airgaps, software-defined perimeters, VPNs, IPsec, NAC, and Web Application Firewalls
    L.03.4
    Storage security architectures for direct attached storage, SANs, NAS, and archival/removable media, including encryption requirements and data repository security (access control, encryption, redaction, masking)
    L.03.5
    Cloud security considerations for public/private clouds and service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), including shared responsibility models and cloud-specific security controls
    L.03.6
    Operational technology security for industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA systems, and IoT deployments, recognizing the unique requirements of OT environments
    L.03.7
    Endpoint security strategies including BYOD policies, mobile device management, EDR solutions, and host-based intrusion detection/prevention systems
    L.03.8
    Third-party integrations, infrastructure monitoring, content monitoring (email, web, DLP), and out-of-band communications for incident response and disaster recovery
    L.03.9
    Application security architecture including Requirements Traceability Matrix, security architecture documentation, and secure coding practices
    L.03.10
    Progress Buffer 40% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: ISSAP-04

    WEIGHT: 60% QS: ~7
    DAY FOUR
    Critical Path

    Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architecture & Cryptography

    Complete identity lifecycle architecture including establishing and verifying identities (physical and logical), assigning identifiers to users, services, processes, devices, and components, plus identity provisioning and de-provisioning processes (joiners, movers, and leavers)
    L.04.1
    Identity authentication architecture covering authentication approaches (single-factor, multi-factor, risk-based elevation), protocols and technologies (SAML, RADIUS, Kerberos, OAuth), authentication control protocols (XACML, LDAP), and defining trust relationships including federated and stand-alone models
    L.04.2
    Identity authorization architecture including authorization concepts and principles (discretionary/mandatory access control, Separation of Duties, least privilege), authorization models and workflows, roles and rights management, privileged account management (PAM), and authorization approaches (SSO, rule-based, role-based, attribute-based, token, and certificate-based access control)
    L.04.3
    Identity accounting and audit architecture including determining accounting, analysis, and forensic requirements, defining audit events, establishing audit log alerts and notifications, log management (retention and integrity), log analysis and reporting, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations (PCI-DSS, FISMA, HIPAA, GDPR)
    L.04.4
    Cryptographic solution architecture covering cryptographic design considerations and constraints (technologies, lifecycle, computational capabilities, algorithms, attacks), determining cryptographic implementation approaches (in-transit, in-use, at-rest), and planning comprehensive key management lifecycles (generation, storage, distribution, rotation, and destruction)
    L.04.5
    Exam preparation strategies including question analysis techniques, time management approaches, and practice questions with detailed explanations
    L.04.6
    Course review, domain integration discussion, and open Q&A session
    L.04.7
    Progress Buffer 60% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00
    COURSE PROGRESS Day 0 of 4
    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    ISC2 ISSAP Certification
    FAQ

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

    To take the ISSAP exam, you need either an active CISSP certification plus 2 years of ISSAP domain experience, or 7 years of experience in two or more ISSAP domains without CISSP. A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree can substitute for one year of experience. Training Camp’s bootcamp is designed for experienced professionals who meet these requirements, focusing on advanced security architecture concepts.

    The ISSAP exam is more difficult than CISSP, testing specialized security architecture knowledge through 125 scenario-based questions in 3 hours. You need 700 out of 1000 points to pass. Questions require applying frameworks and making design decisions, not just recalling facts. Intensive bootcamp training with realistic exercises helps prepare you for these challenging scenarios, and some training centers offer onsite Pearson VUE testing.

    Prepare for ISSAP by mastering architectural frameworks (TOGAF, SABSA, STRIDE), focusing on Infrastructure and System Security (32% of exam), and practicing scenario-based application of concepts. Review the official ISC2 exam outline thoroughly. An intensive bootcamp is the most effective approach, providing hands-on threat modeling, case studies, and practice questions aligned to exam domains in a condensed timeframe.

    ISSAP study time ranges from 40-60 hours for experienced security architects (2-3 months self-study) to 80-120 hours for those transitioning to architecture roles (3-4 months self-study). An intensive 4-day bootcamp reduces this to one week of training, with most candidates exam-ready in 1-2 weeks after completion. Some training facilities offer onsite testing to schedule your exam immediately.

    The ISSAP exam covers four domains: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (21%), Security Architecture Modeling (22%), Infrastructure and System Security Architecture (32%), and Identity and Access Management Architecture (25%). Topics include TOGAF, SABSA, threat modeling, network security, cloud security, cryptography, authentication protocols, and authorization models. The exam is available in English at Pearson VUE testing centers.

    Yes, ISSAP certification is worth it for cybersecurity professionals advancing to architecture roles with higher compensation. This ANSI-accredited credential demonstrates specialized expertise beyond CISSP in designing enterprise security solutions. It’s valuable for security architects, senior engineers, and consultants who need to validate their architectural knowledge and strategic security design capabilities.

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