The ISC2 Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) is designed for experienced cybersecurity professionals who want to build on their expertise in information systems security architecture. ISSAP shows you have the advanced knowledge and skills to develop, design and analyse security solutions and provide risk-based guidance to meet organisational goals, helping align security solutions within organisational contexts such as vision, mission, strategy, policies, requirements, change and external factors.

Why Take This ISSAP Certification?

ISC2 ISSAP helps you expand the skills and knowledge needed to fulfil organisational duties while building vendor-neutral capability that can be applied across different technologies and methodologies. It can raise visibility and credibility, improve job security and create new opportunities, while deepening your understanding of the ISSAP exam outline. Once certified, you become an ISC2 member and gain access to resources, educational tools and peer-to-peer networking opportunities, plus continuing professional education opportunities to help maintain your certification.

Who is ISSAP for?

ISSAP is ideal for senior practitioners working in security architecture and security solution design who need to provide risk-based guidance and lead security architecture decisions. Roles that typically use or require ISSAP include System Architect, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), System and Network Designer, Business Analyst and Chief Security Officer.

Where is this ISSAP course available?

This course is available online throughout the Middle East and North Africa.

It is available in person throughout the GCC and MENA region, including Qatar (Doha), Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City), Oman (Muscat), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Al Khobar) and the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah) as well as Jordan (Amman).

What language is this ISSAP course available in?

We offer this course in Arabic and English.

Prerequisites

To qualify for the ISSAP, candidates must have a minimum of seven years cumulative, full-time experience in two or more of the domains of the current ISSAP Exam Outline. If you do not yet have the required experience, you may become an Associate of ISC2 after successfully passing the ISSAP exam, then you have eight years to earn the experience needed for ISSAP certification.