ISSAP Certification
Information Systems Security Architecture Professional
The ISSAP is the ideal credential for a chief security architect or analyst — proving your expertise developing, designing and analysing security solutions.
Become a security architecture professional
The ISSAP is an ideal credential for a chief security architect, analyst or professionals with similar responsibilities. As the architect, you play a key role in information security — your responsibilities fall between the C-suite and the implementation of your security program.
This security architecture certification proves your expertise developing, designing and analysing security solutions. It also shows you excel at giving risk-based guidance to senior management in pursuit of organisational goals.
Download the complete guide to the ISSAP certification, exam and training pathways.
Guide to ISSAP (PDF)What the ISSAP represents
Proves your expertise developing, designing and analysing security solutions across an organisation.
…or seven years cumulative experience.
Learners who don't pass the exam on their first attempt may access the same training again at no cost within one year from the end of the initial training. The guarantee covers the cost of the second course.
What the ISSAP covers
The ISSAP exam validates your expertise across the security architecture life cycle.
- Architecting for governance, risk and compliance (GRC)
- Identifying the security architecture approach and legal, regulatory, organisational and industry requirements
- Verifying and validating design
- Architecting infrastructure and system security
- Identifying infrastructure and system security requirements
- Architecting identity lifecycle, authentication, authorisation and accounting
Further distinguish yourself with the ISSAP
A demonstration of excellence
You want to stand out. This certification proves you have an elite level of knowledge and expertise.
New opportunities
The ISSAP opens doors — from new career paths and jobs to more exciting work.
Growth and learning
Dive deep, hone your craft and stay on the forefront of information security.
- You're a life-long learner who craves a new challenge
- You have a competitive spirit and want to stand out from your peers
- You want to be seen as a subject matter expert in a focused area
- You're looking ahead in your career and aiming higher
- You need this certification to move into a specific role
Required work experience
You can qualify for the ISSAP via one of two pathways:
CISSP + 2 years
Hold a CISSP in good standing and have two years of cumulative, full-time experience in one or more of the domains of the current ISSAP Exam Outline.
7 years cumulative
Have a minimum of seven years of cumulative, full-time experience in two or more of the domains of the current ISSAP Exam Outline. A post-secondary degree (bachelor's or master's) in computer science, IT or a related field — or an additional credential from the ISC2 approved list — may satisfy one year (a maximum of one year can be waived). Part-time work and internships may also count.
Get ISSAP training tailored to you
With self-paced or online instructor-led training, there's an option to fit your schedule and learning style — reviewing the relevant domains and topics to prepare you for the ISSAP exam.
ISSAP Online Self-Paced Training
Official ISC2 online self-paced ISSAP training uses artificial intelligence to customise your learning journey — guiding you based on prior knowledge, learning speed and confidence levels. You're guaranteed the most up-to-date courseware aligned to the current exam outline, so you study smarter and go into your exam with confidence.
- Self-paced online adaptive learning journey
- Data-driven analytics dashboard for real-time feedback
- Robust search functionality to narrow topics
- Pre- and post-course assessments
- Knowledge checks and end-of-domain quizzes
- Official ISC2 ISSAP eTextbook
- Official ISC2 ISSAP Study Questions eBook
- Interactive content
- Domain-by-domain study sheets with key points
- Email content support
- Online interactive flash cards
- Glossary of terms
- 24/7/365 chat technical support
Learners receive same-day access to the course materials. Your 90- or 180-day access starts at the date of purchase.
To earn a Validation of Completion
- Complete and pass each domain with a score of 80% or higher (all knowledge checks and the end-of-domain assessment).
- Complete the Learner Acknowledgement, verifying you are enrolled and authorised to take the final assessment.
- Complete and pass the final assessment with a score of 80% or higher.
- Complete the learning experience evaluation.
A Validation of Completion is issued on completion and remains valid for three years from the issue date. It may be used to prepare for professional certification, but does not demonstrate competency, establish expertise or imply licensing or accreditation in any field. To earn the ISSAP certification, you must pass the exam and meet the experience requirements.
ISSAP Online Instructor-Led Training
Live virtual learning led by an ISC2 Authorized Instructor — an ISSAP-certified expert who brings the content to life through meaningful dialogue, real-world scenarios and integrated practice questions. Explore concepts and connect theory to real-world applications as you build the expertise required to design, implement and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program.
- Instructor-led study plan
- Official ISC2 ISSAP eTextbook
- Official ISC2 ISSAP Study Questions eBook
- Live virtual learning led by an ISC2 Authorized Instructor
- Peer discussions
- Session recordings
- Applied scenarios and case studies
- Practice questions
- Glossary of terms
- Pre- and post-course assessments
- Technical support chat
*Access all materials one week prior to the start of training.
Access duration & terms
Online Instructor-Led Training
Applies to instructor-led purchases without an exam.
- Course materials / videos: 180-day access from the date of your first live session (accessible up to one week before the first session).
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from the date of first access.
Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam
- Course materials / videos: 180-day access from your first live session (accessible up to one week before).
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from the date of first access.
- Exam: 365 days from the purchase date to sit your exam.
Ready to earn your ISSAP?
"Prove your security architecture expertise and set yourself apart as a subject matter expert."
