Course Outline
The curriculum encompasses training objectives and specific module details:
Access the latest syllabus (PDF)
General Overview:
1. Module 1 – Foundations of IA Architecture
- Defining IA Architecture
- The Function of an IA Architect
- Security Design Principles
- Conceptual Architectures
2. Module 2 – Advanced Security Architecture Concepts
- Essential 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 Enhancement
- Business Transformation, Security Metrics, and ROI
- Risk, Security Postures, and Security Culture
- Security as a Business Facilitator
- IA Maturity Models
5. Module 5 – Security Throughout the Lifecycle
- Integrating Security Across the Lifecycle
6. Module 6 – IA Architecture Mock and Live Exam Preparation
- Examination Format, Structure, and Scoring
- Mock Exam utilizing the BCS sample paper
Module Learning Outcomes
- Comprehend the examination format and scoring criteria
- Be fully prepared for the IA Architecture examination
NobleProg is an Accredited Training Provider for BCS.
This course is facilitated by a NobleProg expert trainer certified by BCS.
The fee covers the full course syllabus delivered by a BCS-approved trainer and the BCS CIAA exam (which may be taken remotely at your convenience and is centrally proctored by BCS). Upon successfully passing the exam (a multiple-choice test requiring a minimum score of 65%), participants will obtain the accredited BCS Practitioner Certificate in Information Assurance Architecture (CIAA).
Requirements
While there are no formal entry prerequisites, 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.