Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) Certification and Training
Level: Intermediate
Course #: 2061
NOTE: This course description is part of David Tech Bundle 2.
(Course Information, Tuition and Enrollment information for all individual courses available under ‘Course Catalog / David Tech CompTIA Courses‘)
This official (ISC)² Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) course prepares you for the CAP exam and provides in-depth coverage of the Risk Management Framework. It is the only security certification under the DoD8570 Mandate that aligns to each of the RMF steps. You will learn the skills and concepts in the 7 domains including RMF, Security Categorization, Security Controls implementation, assessment, monitoring and authorization.
The Risk Management Framework (RMF) is used by security professionals who are responsible for assessing risk and establishing documentation for their IT systems. Achieve this CAP certification and demonstrate your expertise in lifecycle cyber security risk management.
Key Features of this Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) Training:
Official (ISC)² curriculum
After-course instructor coaching benefit
You Will Learn How To:
Prepare for and pass the CAP Exam
Define and implement a Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Select, tailor and document security controls
Prepare for security control assessment
Perform ongoing security control assessments
Goals Live, Instructor-Led – Live, Online Training
Instructor-led training course
One-on-one after course instructor coaching
Pay later by invoice -OR- at the time of checkout by credit card Exam Voucher Included
Live, Online Training
Important CAP Certification Course Information
Who Should Attend
The CAP is ideal for IT, information security and information assurance practitioners and contractors who use the RMF in:
The U.S. federal government, such as the U.S. Department of State or the Department of Defense (DoD) The military
Civilian roles, such as federal contractors
Local governments
Private sector organizations
Certification Information
To qualify for the CAP certification, you must have:
A minimum of two years cumulative, paid, full-time work experience
In one or more of the seven domains of the CAP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) To maintain certification, you must:
Earn and post a minimum of 20 (ISC)2 CPE credits per year
Comply with (ISC)2‘s Code of Professional Ethics
Earn (ISC)2 CPEs
As one of only 12 (ISC)2 CPE Submitters worldwide, Learning Tree can submit courses on your behalf to (ISC)2 for CPE credit.
(ISC)2 members can earn Group A credits for attending any of our cybersecurity courses, and Group B General Education credits for any other Learning Tree course they attend.
Or (ISC)2 members can submit CPE credits directly to the CPE portal in the Members section of the (ISC)2 website.
CAP Certification Course Outline
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Describe the RMF
Describe and distinguish between the RMF steps
Identify roles and define responsibilities
Understand and describe how the RMF process relates to the organizational structure
Understand the relationship between the RMF and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Understand legal, regulatory and other security requirements
Categorization of Information Systems
Categorize the system
Describe the information system (including the security authorization boundaries) Register the system
Selection of Security Controls
Identify and document (inheritable) controls
Select, tailor and document security controls
Develop security control monitoring strategy
Review and approve security plan
Security Control Implementation
Implement selected security controls
Document security control implementation
Security Control Assessment
Prepare for security control assessment
Develop security control assessment plan
Assess security control effectiveness
Develop initial security assessment report (SAR)
Review interim SAR and perform initial remediation actions
Develop final SAR and optional addendum
Information System Authorization
Develop plan of action and milestones (POAM) (e.g., resources, schedule, requirements)
Assemble security authorization package
Determine risk
Determine the acceptability of risk
Obtain security authorization decision
Monitoring of Security Controls
Determine security impact of changes to system and environment
Perform ongoing security control assessments (e.g., continuous monitoring, internal and external assessments)
Conduct ongoing remediation actions (resulting from incidents, vulnerability scans, audits, vendor updates, etc.) Update key documentation (e.g., SP, SAR, POAM)
Perform periodic security status reporting
Perform ongoing risk determination and acceptance
Decommission and remove system
CAP Certification Training FAQs
What is the Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) Certification?
The Certified Authorization Professional certification covers the RMF in great detail and is the only security certification under the DoD8570 Mandate that aligns to each of the RMF steps.
How do I take the CAP Certification exam?
A minimum of two years cumulative, paid, full-time work experience and in one or more of the seven domains of the CAP
Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)
Can I become an (ISC)² Certified Authorization Professional online?
Yes! We know your busy work schedule may prevent you from getting to one of our classrooms which is why we offer convenient online training to meet your needs wherever you want. This course is available in class, online, and on demand.