BCS Practitioner Certificate in Information Assurance Architecture (CIAA) Training Course
Target Audience
This program is designed for security professionals seeking to grasp both the technical and business dimensions of the field, as well as anyone aspiring to a career in security architecture.
- System Administrators aiming to transition into security architecture roles
- Technical architects looking to specialize in security architecture
Additionally, this certificate provides a complimentary certification pathway for individuals who are currently pursuing or have achieved CCP status in Information Assurance.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, candidates will be equipped to:
- Analyze the business context and identify information risks relevant to specific systems.
- Articulate and implement core security design principles.
- Recognize information risks stemming from proposed solution architectures.
- Design alternative architectures or countermeasures to address identified risks.
- Validate that proposed architectures and countermeasures effectively mitigate identified information risks.
- Utilize standard security techniques and architectural models to manage security risks.
- Develop novel architectures that address risks introduced by emerging technologies and business practices.
- Offer consultancy and expert advice to clarify Information Assurance and architectural challenges.
- Configure ICT systems in strict compliance with approved security architectures.
Course Outline
The syllabus outlines the training objectives and module details:
View the latest syllabus (PDF)
Course Summary:
1. Module 1 – Fundamentals of IA Architecture
- Defining IA Architecture
- The role of an IA architect
- Security Design Principles
- Conceptual Architectures
2. Module 2 – Advanced Security Architecture Concepts
- Core Security Mechanisms
- Security Services
- Security Design
3. Module 3 – Information Assurance Methodologies
- Information Assurance Frameworks
- Cryptographic Assurance
- Product and Service Assurance
- Vulnerability and Penetration Testing
4. Module 4 – Innovation and Business Improvement
- Business Change, Security Metrics, and ROI
- Risk, Security Postures, and Security Culture
- Security as a Business Enabler
- IA Maturity Models
5. Module 5 – Security Across the Lifecycle
- Integrating Security Throughout the Lifecycle
6. Module 6 – Exam Preparation for IA Architecture
- Examination format, structure, and scoring criteria
- Mock examination using the BCS sample paper
Module Learning Outcomes
- Comprehend the examination format and scoring methodology
- Prepare effectively for the IA Architecture examination
NobleProg is an Accredited Training Provider for BCS.
This course is delivered by an expert NobleProg trainer who has been approved by BCS.
The fee covers the delivery of the full course syllabus by an approved BCS trainer and the BCS CIAA exam (which can be taken remotely at your convenience under central invigilation by BCS). Upon successfully passing the exam (a multiple-choice format requiring a minimum score of 65%), participants will be awarded the accredited BCS Practitioner Certificate in Information Assurance Architecture (CIAA).
Requirements
While there are no formal entry requirements, candidates are expected to possess a foundational understanding of information assurance.
Open Training Courses require 5+ participants.
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1. The BCS test exam questions were often incoherent or not related to the syllabus - which appears to be a trait of BCS course and exams 2. the subject matter was taught reading powerpoint slides full of text - the BCS should be providing at least some diagrammatic content and other visual aids especially as many people learn in very different ways - more than just reading text.
john - UKHO
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