SABSA Foundation

  • Overview: This certification provides a deep understanding of the SABSA methodology for enterprise security architecture.
  • Target Audiences: Security architects, enterprise architects, and IT professionals involved in architecture and security.
  • Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites; a background in IT or security is recommended.
  • Course Content:
    • SABSA Framework Overview:
      • Understanding the SABSA model and its layers.
      • The SABSA lifecycle and its application in enterprise security architecture.
    • Business Attributes Profiling:
      • Identifying and defining business requirements for security.
      • Mapping business requirements to security services.
    • Security Services Catalog:
      • Developing a catalog of security services aligned with business needs.
      • Managing the lifecycle of security services.
    • Architecture Development Method:
      • Applying the SABSA methodology to develop security architecture.
      • Ensuring alignment with business and IT strategies.
    • Risk Management in SABSA:
      • Incorporating risk management into the security architecture.
      • Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
  • Exam Details:
    • 100 multiple-choice questions
    • 2-hour duration
    • Passing score: 70%
  • Price: Approximately $600 USD for the exam; training costs typically range from $1,200 to $2,000 USD.