BCS Practitioner Certificate in Information Assurance (IA) Architecture
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This course prepares the student for the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Information Assurance Architecture and includes the BCS examination which is taken on the final day of the course. Using presentations, discussions, group work, scenario exercises and technical demonstrations, the course provides an introduction to the skills and knowledge needed to become an IA Architect, and is not intended for experienced Security Architects.
Learn how to develop an architecture which fits business requirements, mitigates risks in a cost effective manner and conforms to relevant security policies and standards. The course content is aligned with the expertise and knowledge required for the CESG Certified Professional Information Assurance Architect role.
Objectives
- Use security architecture frameworks, design principles and patterns
- Design systems incorporating cryptography, data protection, host security, network security, identity and access management, application security, and protective monitoring
- Select appropriate technical security controls to mitigate a broad range of risks including the OWASP top ten risks for web applications
- Identify methods for resilience, disaster recovery, separation of security domains, test and production systems
- Use Information Assurance Methodologies including frameworks, cryptographic, product and service assurance, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
- Describe the security implications of business change, organisational culture and project lifecycle
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Prerequisites
Delegates should have a broad understanding of Information Security and Information Assurance equivalent to the BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP). This course is not designed for existing security architects.
The course is aimed at candidates wishing to gain the BCS IA Architecture certificate, and at security professionals or technical administrators seeking to become Information Assurance Architects, understand the importance of business context, and attain a greater expertise in a broad range of IA security controls.