• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

This certification prep course is designed to help prepare students for the (ISC)² CAP Certified Authorization Professional certification exam as well as strengthen their knowledge and skills in the process of authorizing and maintaining information systems. Topics include understanding the Risk Management Framework (RMF), selection, implementation, and monitoring of security controls as well as the categorization of information systems. The course includes a practice exam.

Learning Objectives

  • Provide a review of the 7 (ISC)² CAP domains
  • Supplemental preparation for the (ISC)² CAP certification exam

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Cyber Defense Analysis
  • Systems Analysis
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

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