Course Outline
The syllabus outlines the training objectives and module details:
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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.
Testimonials (1)
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.