Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)

(ISSAP) Information Systems Security Architecture Professional Training Course

Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) Training by Educad Academy is an advanced cybersecurity architecture program designed for security architects, CISSP professionals, consultants, and senior cybersecurity leaders. The course develops the expertise required to design, evaluate, and govern secure enterprise architectures that align security objectives with business goals.

Participants will gain hands-on knowledge in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Security Architecture Modeling, Infrastructure and System Security, and Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architecture. The training emphasizes risk-driven design, Zero Trust Architecture, cloud security, enterprise security frameworks, and modern identity-centric security models used by leading organizations worldwide.

Through real-world architecture scenarios, security design workshops, and best-practice methodologies, learners will develop the skills needed to architect resilient, scalable, and compliant security solutions across complex enterprise environments. This course also provides comprehensive preparation for the ISC2 ISSAP certification and supports career advancement into senior security architecture and leadership roles.

Build the expertise to design secure, resilient, and business-aligned enterprise security architectures with Educad Academy’s professional ISSAP training.

Course Objectives:

• Design secure enterprise security architectures.
• Implement risk-based security controls.
• Develop Zero Trust and IAM architectures.
• Secure cloud, network, and critical systems.
• Align security with business and compliance requirements.
• Prepare for the ISC2 ISSAP certification.

Course Content:

Domain 1: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

Module 1: Enterprise Security Governance

• Security governance frameworks
• Enterprise security strategy development
• Security architecture governance
• Security policy architecture

Module 2: Risk-Centric Architecture Design

• Enterprise risk management
• Threat modeling methodologies
• Security architecture risk analysis
• Quantitative and qualitative risk assessment

Module 3: Regulatory and Compliance Architecture

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• ISO/IEC 27001 & 27002
• PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA
• Compliance-driven architecture design

Module 4: Security Program Integration

• Business alignment strategies
• Security investment justification
• Architecture review boards
• Security metrics and maturity models

Domain 2: Security Architecture Modeling

Module 5: Security Architecture Principles

• Security architecture frameworks
• SABSA methodology
• TOGAF integration
• Zachman Framework concepts

Module 6: Security Architecture Design Methodologies

• Business-driven security architecture
• Architectural trade-off analysis
• Security requirements engineering
• Architecture development lifecycle

Module 7: Threat Modeling & Security Analysis

• STRIDE methodology
• PASTA framework
• Attack tree analysis
• Adversarial modeling

Module 8: Enterprise Security Modeling

• Security reference architectures
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Defense-in-Depth implementation
• Secure-by-Design principles

Module 9: Architecture Assessment & Validation

• Security architecture reviews
• Gap analysis techniques
• Architecture assurance
• Architecture documentation standards

Domain 3: Infrastructure and System Security

Module 10: Enterprise Infrastructure Security

• Network security architecture
• Segmentation and micro-segmentation
• Secure routing and switching
• Secure network design patterns

Module 11: Cloud Security Architecture

• AWS security architecture
• Microsoft Azure security architecture
• Google Cloud security architecture
• Hybrid and multi-cloud security models

Module 12: System Security Architecture

• Operating system hardening
• Endpoint security architecture
• Virtualization security
• Container and Kubernetes security

Module 13: Application Security Architecture

• Secure SDLC integration
• Application threat modeling
• API security architecture
• DevSecOps architecture

Module 14: Data Security Architecture

• Data classification models
• Enterprise encryption architecture
• Key management systems
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Module 15: Security Operations Architecture

• SIEM architecture
• SOC design principles
• Security monitoring architecture
• Incident response integration

Domain 4: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architecture

Module 16: Enterprise IAM Architecture

• IAM design principles
• Identity lifecycle management
• Directory services architecture
• Enterprise IAM frameworks

Module 17: Authentication Architecture

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Passwordless authentication
• Biometric authentication
• Risk-based authentication

Module 18: Authorization Architecture

• RBAC implementation
• ABAC implementation
• Policy-based access control
• Least privilege architecture

Module 19: Federated Identity Architecture

• SAML 2.0
• OAuth 2.0
• OpenID Connect (OIDC)
• Identity federation design

Module 20: Privileged Access Management (PAM)

• PAM architecture
• Session management
• Credential vaulting
• Privileged account governance

Module 21: Zero Trust Identity Architecture

• Continuous authentication
• Identity-centric security
• Adaptive access controls
• Zero Trust implementation models

Learning Outcomes:

• Design and evaluate enterprise security architectures.
• Apply risk-based security design principles.
• Implement secure cloud, network, and system architectures.
• Develop effective IAM and Zero Trust solutions.
• Align security architecture with compliance and business objectives.
• Support enterprise cybersecurity strategy and governance.

Experience Requirements:

• CISSP certification in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of cumulative, full-time experience in one or more ISSAP domains.
• Experience in security architecture, risk management, IAM, or enterprise security environments is recommended.

ISSAP Examination Information:

The ISSAP examination validates advanced expertise in enterprise security architecture, risk management, security design, and Identity & Access Management (IAM). Achieving this globally recognized ISC2 credential demonstrates the ability to design secure, resilient, and business-aligned security architectures for complex enterprise environments.

• Exam Duration: 3 Hours
• Number of Questions: 125
• Question Format: Multiple Choice & Advanced Item Types
• Passing Score: 700 out of 1000
• Exam Language: English
• Exam Fee: USD $599 (click to find most updated ISC2 Fee)
• Exam fees may vary by country, region, taxes, and ISC2 pricing updates.

Target Audience:

• Security Architects
• CISSP Professionals
• Cybersecurity Consultants
• Security Engineers
• Enterprise Architects
• Security Managers
• GRC Professionals
• IT & Security Leaders

Examination Weights:

The ISSAP examination assesses candidates across four core domains of enterprise security architecture:

These domain weightings reflect the relative emphasis of each subject area within the ISC2 ISSAP certification examination.

International Student Fees: 750 USD

Flexible Class Options

• Corporate Group Training | Fast-Track
• Weekend Classes For Professionals SAT | SUN
• Online Classes-Live Virtual Class(L.V.C) Online Training

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