Course & Certification Curriculum

The Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization Professional (CAAP) program transforms you into a trusted expert in securing government systems. You’ll master ITSG guidance, government security policies, risk assessment methods, vulnerability analysis, control selection, and continuous monitoring to protect high-value assets. Learn to build authorization packages, collaborate with key stakeholders, and respond to advanced threats including AI-driven attacks, ransomware, APTs, and cross-border data risks. This certification accelerates your career and positions you as the professional organizations rely on to safeguard systems, reduce risk, and ensure strong security compliance across government environments.

    1. Welcome to the Course

    2. Lesson 1: Introduction to Canada’s SA&A Framework

    3. Lesson 2: Overview of IT Security Laws, Policies and Guidance

    4. Lesson 3: Cybersecurity's Vital Role to Safeguard Public Trust in their Government

    5. Lesson 4: Rapidly Evolving Landscape (AI, Ransomware, Advanced Persistent Threats)

    1. Lesson 1: Stakeholder Collaboration in Federal Security Processes

    2. Lesson 2: Cybersecurity Roles (IT Security Director, Assessor, Practitioner)

    3. Lesson 3: Key Contributors (Executives, Product Owners, Development Team)

    4. Lesson 4: Key Experts (Privacy Assessor, Information Management, Legal, etc)

    5. Lesson 5: The Cybersecurity Trilateral (Director, Assessor & Practitioner)

    6. Lesson 6: Best Practices to Create Momentum & Report Progress

    7. Lesson 7: Seven Challenges Faced by Cybersecurity Specialists (and how to manage them)

    1. Lesson 1: Key Documentation & New Assessment Assignments

    2. Lesson 2: Application Portfolio Management (APM) and Solution Architecture

    3. Lesson 3: Efficiently Identifying Applicable Security Controls Selection

    4. Lesson 4: The Security Requirements Traceability Matrix (SRTM)

    5. Lesson 5: Evidence Collection Standards and Best Practices

    6. Lesson 6: Agile Project Management Task Backlog for Cybersecurity Professionals

    7. Lesson 7: Security Assessment Report (SAR) & Statement of Management Action (SOMA)

    8. Lesson 8: Authority to Operate (ATO) - Interim, Conditional and Full Approvals

    9. Lesson 9: Remediation Action Plans & Residual Risk Management

    10. Lesson 9: Active Risk Management, ATO Expiry Schedule & Renewals

    1. Lesson 1: Managing Multiple Complex Assessments Concurrently

    2. Lesson 2: Zero Trust Expectations & The Real World Cost of Compromise

    3. Lesson 3: Solution Architecture Training is an Enabler!

    4. Lesson 4: Cross-Border Data Flows, Encryption, Identity Access Management

    5. Lesson 5: Vulnerability & Penetration Assessments Essentials

    6. Lesson 6: Auditing, Logging & Monitoring Essentials

    1. Lesson 1: Professional Growth as a Certified GC Security Assessor

    2. Lesson 2: Preparing for the CAAP Certification Exam

    3. Course Review

    4. Certification Exam

    5. Course Completion & Wrap-Up

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  • $7,447.00
  • 33 lessons
  • Certificate of Completion Included
  • Self-Paced (100% online)

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