Certified Cyber Security Architect℠ (CCSA℠)

Issued by ecfirst

The vendor neutral Certified Cyber Security Architect℠ (CCSA℠) credential validates knowledge and skill sets in cybersecurity strategy. The CCSA℠ Program emphasizes key strategic areas of cybersecurity incident response, encryption, and risk assessment, including vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. The CCSA℠ is the first program focused on examining core components of a credible, evidence-based cybersecurity strategy.

Type Certification
Level Advanced
Time Days
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

CMMC Framework
Cyber Incident Management
Cybersecurity
Cyber Security Policies
Cybersecurity Professional
Encryption Assessment
NIST
Penetration Testing
Risk Management
Vulnerability Assessment

Earning Criteria

Through CCSA℠ Examine how to establish a cybersecurity program based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Step through key areas that must be addressed in a credible incident response plan. Walk through core components, organization and CMMC Maturity Levels. Examine CMMC domains and CMMC capabilities required for organizations.
Module 1: Cybersecurity Framework Module 2: CMMC Framework: A U.S. DoD Mandate Module 3: Security Incident Management Practical Study: I - Incident Management Practical Study: II - Incident Management Checklist Practical Study: III - Getting Started: Vulnerability Assessment Practical Study: IV - Getting Started: Penetration Testing Module 5: Essential Cyber Policies Module 6: Encryption Module 7: Establishing a Cybersecurity Program
CCSA℠ exam questions are developed with the intent of measuring knowledge and application of general concepts in the area of cybersecurity incident response and an enterprise cybersecurity program. Every CCSA℠ exam question has a stem (question) and five options (answer choices). The candidate is asked to choose the correct or best answer from the options. The stem may be in the form of a question or incomplete statement. In some instances, a scenario or description problem may be included.
Target Audience: Compliance professionals and managers, information security officers, security practitioners, privacy officers, internal compliance auditors and senior IT professionals.

Standards

Office of Civil Rights Breaches

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

ISO/IEC 27001 INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

GDPR

HITRUST