Course Outline
The syllabus outlines the training objectives and module details:
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Course Summary:
1. Module 1 – Fundamentals of IA Architecture
- Introduction to IA Architecture
- 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
- Implementing Security Throughout the Lifecycle
6. Module 6 – Preparation for IA Architecture Mock and Live Exam
- Examination format, structure, and scoring criteria
- Mock examination using the BCS sample paper
Module Learning Outcomes
- Understand the examination format and scoring methodology.
- Gain readiness to sit for the IA Architecture examination.
NobleProg is an Accredited BCS Training Provider.
This course is delivered by an expert NobleProg trainer approved by BCS.
The tuition covers the delivery of the complete course syllabus by a BCS-approved trainer and includes the BCS CIAA exam. The exam can be taken remotely at your convenience and is centrally invigilated by BCS. Upon successfully passing the exam (a multiple-choice test 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 have 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.