Certification Name : Certification Authorization Professional
Certification ID & Type: 5297 – A – Core
Certification Description
The CAP credential is an objective measure of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for personnel involved in the Certification and Accreditation process. Specifically, the credential applies to professionals responsible for formalizing processes used to assess risk and establish security requirements, as well as ensure information systems possess security commensurate with the level of exposure to potential risk.
Certifying Organization
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.((ISC)2)(0414)
1964 Gallows Road, Suite 210 Vienna. VA
Contact information : 1-866-462-4777 Or 703-891-6781 Fax : 1-703-356–7977 Email : cisspadmin@isc2.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? No
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
Computer Computers IT Information Technology, Security Risk Assessment Assess, Develop Requirements