topic Re: ISSAP Cert in Exams

ISSAP Cert

masterminddrew3 — Wed, 09 May 2018 20:27:35 GMT

Is there any new status on ISSAP certs? I have heard there is really only under 2000 with the ISSAP certification....can someone from ISC2 validate that number? It seems that industry doesn't have a need for this breakout, but government does....

Re: ISSAP Cert

ByteSwap — Thu, 10 May 2018 08:35:28 GMT

https://www.isc2.org/About/Member-Counts

Re: ISSAP Cert

masterminddrew3 — Thu, 10 May 2018 15:10:41 GMT

My gosh only 1200? Seems like with such a "distinction" that there would be an associated need for it.

Re: ISSAP Cert

Beads — Thu, 10 May 2018 16:08:57 GMT

Frankly, the cert has never been well understood or accepted outside of the InfoSec field. Business rarely asks for the concentration so it hasn't been particularly marketable in general. Business is more likely to ask for TOGAF rather than the ISSAP. If that is what your seeking I suggest looking into that cert instead.

Now, the ISSEP has a clear focus particularly when combined with the CAP.

Re: ISSAP Cert

masterminddrew3 — Thu, 10 May 2018 16:18:12 GMT

Thanks. Only doing it to fulfill requirements.

Re: ISSAP Cert

SamanthaO_isc2 — Thu, 10 May 2018 17:04:47 GMT

Hello @masterminddrew3,

I wanted to provide you with a little more information on top of the member count link that has already been supplied in this thread. As a concentration of the CISSP, the CISSP-ISSAP is designed to be narrow in scope, and as such appeals to a more specialized subset of CISSP certification holders looking to validate their additional expertise in developing, designing and analyzing security architecture and solutions. As of Jan. 1, 2018, we have nearly 1,950 members who have earned the CISSP-ISSAP.

Re: ISSAP Cert

masterminddrew3 — Fri, 11 May 2018 15:03:31 GMT

Thanks. After reading, I have to have my CISSP done before ISSAP....for clarification, does that mean my CISSP has to have the full endorsement complete (or can the fact that I passed the test be enough) before I can take the ISSAP? Make for some tricky scheduling for me.

Re: ISSAP Cert

SamanthaO_isc2 — Mon, 14 May 2018 13:15:40 GMT

Hello @masterminddrew3,

You are correct in that you will need to pass the CISSP exam before you can sit for the ISSAP concentration. You will also need to wait for the endorsement to go through as well. Once you pass the exam you can fill out your endorsement application. The endorsement process can then take up to 6 weeks. I hope this helps with filling out some of your timeline for taking the exams.

Let us know if you have any further questions.

Re: ISSAP Cert

MaestroD — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 15:10:36 GMT

Hello,
I understood ISSAP CBK is currently being updated?

Re: ISSAP Cert

SamanthaO_isc2 — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:03:39 GMT

Hello @MaestroD.

At this time the Second Edition ISSAP CBK Textbook will not be updated at this time but is still a comprehensive resource that is relevant in preparing for the ISSAP. There is a new training course available, though. You can find more information about this here: https://www.isc2.org/Certifications/CISSP-ISSAP/Domain-Refresh-FAQ

Re: ISSAP Cert

MaestroD — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 07:20:25 GMT

Yet, confusing, as domains now look different, is there any gap analysis paper for What's New / Different ?

Re: ISSAP Cert

SamanthaO_isc2 — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:58:55 GMT

Hello @MaestroD,

I apologize for the delay here. You can find the information you are looking for on our Domain Refresh FAQ for the ISSAP. I've also copied the information below for you. Please note the weights have also changed, you can find those at the above link.

Previous ISSAP Domain Names	New ISSAP Domain Names
Domain 1: Access Control Systems & Methodology	Domain 1. Identity and Access Management Architecture
Domain 2: Communications & Network Security	Domain 2. Security Operations Architecture
Domain 3: Cryptography	Domain 3. Infrastructure Security
Domain 4: Security Architecture Analysis	Domain 4. Architect for Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management
Domain 5: Technology Related Business Continuity Planning (BCP) & Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)	Domain 5. Security Architecture Modeling
Domain 6: Physical Security Considerations	Domain 6. Architect for Application Security