The Certification and Accreditation Professional (CAP®) measures the knowledge, skills and abilities required for security professionals involved in the process of authorizing and maintaining information systems. This credential applies to those responsible for formalizing processes used to assess risk and establish security requirements and documentation. Their decisions made by these individuals ensure that information systems possess security appropriate for the level of exposure to potential risk, as well as damage to assets or individuals. This course is designed for information security practitioner who advocates system security commensurate with an organization's risk tolerance, while still meeting legal and regulatory requirements. It provides a comprehensive review of security topics and exam preparation for the Certification and Accreditation Professional (CAP®) certification. In this course, students review the 7 domains of the common body of knowledge (CBK) which include: Understanding the Security Authorization of Information Systems, Categorize Information Systems, Establish the Security Control Baseline, Apply Security Controls, Assess Security Controls, Authorize Information System, and Monitor Security Controls.
Learning Objectives
Students will demonstrate mastery in the 7 domains of the common body of knowledge which include: Understanding the Security Authorization of Information Systems, Categorize Information Systems, Establish the Security Control Baseline, Apply Security Controls, Assess Security Controls, Authorize Information System, and Monitor Security Controls
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):
Competency Areas
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