Certified
Cyber Security Architect℠ (
CCSA℠)
Delivery Method: Online
The Certified
Cyber Security Architect℠ (
CCSA℠) validates
knowledge and skill sets to examine, build a practical and applicable cyber
security program for an organization.
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.
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Course Outline
Module 1: Cybersecurity
Framework
Module
2:
CMMC Framework: A U.S.
DoD Mandate
Module 3:
Security Incident Management
Module 4: Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration
Testing
Module 5: Essential Cyber Policies
Module 6:
Encryption
Module 7:
Establishing a Cyber Security Program
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CCSA℠ Study Manual
This is the
official study manual for the Certified Cyber Security Architect℠ (
CCSA℠)
certification.
The Certified
Cyber Security Architect℠ (
CCSA℠) study manual
focuses on the Cyber Security Framework, Security Incident Management,
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing, Essential Cyber Policies,
Encryption, Establishing a Cyber Security Program.
This is the
official study manual for those working towards their
CCSA℠
certification, but it is also invaluable for compliance
professionals and managers, security officers, security practitioners, privacy
officers and senior IT professionals and anyone else involved in the overall
security of an organization impacted by compliance regulations.
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CCSA℠ Quick Reference Cards (1)
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CCSA℠ Exam
The
CCSA℠
exam
validates knowledge and skill sets in cyber security with particular focus and
emphasis on the development of an applicable cyber security incident response and an
enterprise cyber security program.
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Exam Name
|
Exam Number
|
Number of Questions
|
Time Allowed
|
Passing Score
|
|
CCSA-1
|
CCS-101
|
60
|
60
Minutes
|
75%
|
Distribution
of Questions
CCSA℠
exam
questions are developed with the intent of measuring knowledge and application of
general concepts in the area of cyber security incident response and an enterprise
cyber security 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.
|
Examination
Areas
|
Percentage of Exam
|
|
Cyber Security
|
20%
|
|
Security Incident
Management
|
20%
|
|
Vulnerability Assessment
& Penetration Testing
|
20%
|
|
Essential Cyber Policies
|
20%
|
|
Encryption
|
20%
|
|
Total
|
100%
|
Important
Note:
All Percentages are Approximate and Subject to Change at any time.
After payment
processing, a confirmation for access to the course will be provided within
one business day. The course must be taken within a 6 month period from the
date access is provided.
Certified
Security Compliance Specialist™ (CSCS™)
Certification
Delivery Method: Online
Introduction
Compliance is big business.
Legislations, such as PIPEDA, FFIEC, and HIPAA, and standards such as ISO 27002, are a requirement to which organizations must comply. A key objective for
organizations worldwide is to integrate security best practices and be in
compliance. Skilled professionals who understand regulatory compliance
requirements and information security are valued across several industries,
especially healthcare, financial and the government.
The Certified Security
Compliance Specialist™ (CSCS™) is a unique course of its type in the compliance
and security industries - indeed the first of its type in the world. It is
laser-beam focused on thoroughly examining compliance requirements and
establishing best practices that can be applied in securing today's digital
business information infrastructure.
Organizations are fast
moving to a digital ecosystem that is governed by strict regulatory compliance
requirements. Validate your compliance security skills and knowledge and
distinguish yourself with the credential, Certified Security Compliance Specialist™
(CSCS™).
You can expect to learn and
understand core requirements of the following from the CSCS™ course:
·
FISMA
·
ISO
Standards including 27001, 27002, 27799
·
PCI
DSS
·
NIST
Standards
·
HIPAA
and HITECH: U.S. Healthcare Regulations
·
U.S.
State Regulations on Information Security
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Course
Outline
- Module 1: State of
Cybersecurity
- Module 2:
Regulations: Getting
Started
- Module 3:
GDPR
- Module 4:
ISO/IEC 27K
Series
- Module 5:
Healthcare
Information Security
- Module 6:
Payment Card
Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS)
- Module
7: California’s CCPA
- Module
8: U.S. State
Regulations
- Module 9:
U.S. Federal
Regulations
- Module 10:
NIST Frameworks and
Guidance
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CSCS™
Study Manual
This
is the official study manual for the Certified Security Compliance Specialist™
(CSCS™) certification.
The Certified Security Compliance Specialist™ (CSCS™) study manual focuses on
the introduction Regulatory Compliance and Security, Digital Healthcare &
Security, ISO 27000 Standard, Security Certification and Accreditation,
Business Continuity Planning (BCP), and Getting Compliant, Integrating Best
Practices.
This is the official study manual for those working towards their CSCS™
certification, but it is also invaluable for compliance professionals and
managers, security officers, security practitioners, privacy officers and
senior IT professionals and anyone else involved in the overall security of an
organization impacted by compliance regulations.
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CSCS™ Quick
Reference Cards (9)
-
HIPAA QRC
-
HIPAA
Security Rule QRC
-
ISO 13485
QRC
-
ISO 27000
QRC
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ISO 27001
QRC
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ISO 27002
QRC
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ISO 27799
QRC
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NIST
SP800-53 QRC
-
Payment Card
Industry (PCI) & Data Security Standard (DSS)
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CSCS™ Practice
Quiz
The
Certified Security Compliance Specialist™ (CSCS™) Practice Quiz will help in
preparing for the certification exam.
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CSCS™ Exam
The Certified Security
Compliance Specialist™ (CSCS™) exam validates knowledge and skill sets in
information
security for legislations, standards and frameworks. The exam consists of 60
questions and you have 60 minutes to complete it. After successful completion
of the exam, you will receive the CSCS™ certificate in the mail within 30 days.
The Certified Security Compliance Specialist™ (CSCS™) Exam is based on 5 Areas.
The percentages of each domain in the exam are defined in the following Table:
|
Examination Areas
|
Percentage of Exam
|
|
Financial Regulations
(e.g. PCI DSS)
|
20%
|
|
Digital Healthcare & Security
(e.g. HIPAA, ISO 27799)
|
20%
|
|
International Security
Standards (e.g. ISO 27000, Other International)
|
20%
|
|
U.S. National and State
Standards (e.g. FISMA, State laws)
|
20%
|
|
Business Continuity
Planning (e.g. BIA, NIST guidelines)
|
20%
|
|
Total
|
100%
|
Important Note:
All Percentages are Approximate and Subject to Change
at any time.
Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP)
Certification
Virtual | Online | Live
Instructor
You will
connect with GoToMeeting, and a live instructor will deliver the material.
All
supported with a complete manual, Quick Reference Cards and practice
quizzes.
All
delivered to you electronically.
After
purchase, login credentials will be sent through email within 1-3 business
days. Credentials will grant access to the online class materials and
exam.
Introduction
The
Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) exam validates knowledge and skills in the core
areas of HIPAA Administrative Simplification legislation, Transactions and Code Sets
Requirements, Privacy Requirements and Security Requirements.
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Course
Outline
- Overview – Healthcare we have a problem!
- Module 1: HIPAA /HITECH Act/Final Rule/Safe Harbor
- Module 2: HIPAA Enforcements
- Module 3: Privacy Rule
- Module 4: Transactions, Code Sets & Identifiers
- Module 5: Security Rule
- Module 6: Other Security Requirements
CHP
Study Manual
This is the official study manual
for the CHP
certification.
The CHP
study
manual focuses on the Administrative Simplification portion of HIPAA and the
Transactions,
Privacy, and Security Rules defined within it.
This is the official study manual for those
working towards their CHP certification, but it is also invaluable for
members
of HIPAA compliance teams, Privacy Officers, project managers, network
administrators,
consultants, and anyone else involved in HIPAA compliance efforts.
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CHP
Quick
Reference Cards (3)
-
HIPAA QRC
-
HIPAA
Security Rule QRC
-
HIPAA
Terminology QRC
CHP
Exam
The CHP exam is administered online through
the HIPAA Certification Online and can be taken 24 hours a day,
worldwide.
Within a week of taking the class,
you will want to take the exam. Before you know it, you are certified!
Exam Grid
|
Exam
Name
|
Number of
Questions
|
Time
Allowed
|
Passing
Score
|
|
CHP
|
60
|
60 Minutes
|
75%
|
Distribution of Questions
CHP
Exam
is based on 6 Areas. The percentages of each domain in the exam are defined
in
the following Table:
|
Examination
Areas
|
Percentage of Exam
|
| 1.0 – HIPAA /HITECH Act/Final Rule/Safe Harbor |
22%
|
|
2.0 – Enforcement
|
10%
|
|
3.0 – HIPAA Privacy
|
28%
|
|
4.0 – HIPAA Transactions and Code Sets
|
10%
|
|
5.0 – HIPAA Security
|
25%
|
|
6.0 – Other Security Requirements
|
5%
|
|
Total
|
100% |
Important Note: All Percentages are Approximate and Subject to Change at
any time.
Course
Validity: 90 Days
Receive access
to the CMMC Playbook, complimentary for 30 days, upon purchase of the CCA course.
This Program
includes the following:
- CMMC Certified
Assessor (CCA) Training Program Materials
- CMMC Core Concepts Quick
Reference Card
- CMMC Glossary and
Acronyms
Intended
Audience
- CMMC Certified
Professionals (CCP) seeking to advance to CMMC Certified Assessor
- Compliance Professionals
- Cybersecurity
Professionals
- CMMC Certified
Instructors who wish to teach the CMMC Certified Assessor course
Attendance
Requirements
- All CCA training class
students must attend at least 75% of the class sessions for the week.
Students that attend less than 75% of the class will have to retake the
class before ecfirst can submit their training to ISACA.
How to become
certified
The course is
only one part of becoming certified. To become CCA certified, an
individual must first meet the following requirements:
- Complete
mandatory CCA training (this training you are purchasing)
- Pass
the certification exam (purchased through ISACA)
- Hold an
active CCP certification
- Pay the
US$50 application processing fee
- Submit
application to demonstrate experience requirements
- Hold a
Tier 3 determination by the DoW
- One
intermediate or advanced proficiency level for the career pathway
certified assessor 612 from the DoD manual 8140.3 Cyberspace Workforce
Qualification & Management Program
- Adhere to the Code of Professional Ethics
- Adhere to the Continuing Professional
Education Policy
Note: After purchase, one week before the
scheduled class start date, you will be sent the login credentials. You will
then have access to the virtual class materials.
Course Validity : 180 Days
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Certification Overview
- Format: 100% online, self-paced
- Exam: Online, closed-book
- Validity: 12 months
- Renewal: $495 annually
Includes updated content, a new certificate, and the latest manual.
If not renewed within 12 months, the exam must be retaken with full fees.
Ideal for
- CISOs, Risk Officers, and Privacy Leaders
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- Legal, Governance, and Compliance Teams
After payment processing, a confirmation for access to the course will be provided within one business day. The course must be taken within a 6-month period from the date access is provided.
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