SABSA Foundation
The 5-day SABSA Foundation training provides a thorough coverage of the knowlegde required for the SABSA Foundation level certificate
What is SABSA®?
SABSA stands for Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture and is a framework and methodology for Enterprise Security Architecture and Service Management. SABSA ensures that the security needs of the enterprise are met completely and that security services are designed, delivered, and supported as an integral part of the IT Management infrastructure.
The SABSA model follows closely the work done by John A. Zachman in developing a model for Enterprise Architecture. SABSA is to Security Management what ITIL is to Service Management, PRINCE2 to Project Management and TOGAF to Enterprise Architecture. SABSA is used worldwide by numerous of organisations and governments.
Combine the best of different methods!
Most organizations are already familiar with norms and standards like COBIT, BSI, ISF and the Code of Information Security. The SABSA approach complements these popular norms and standards on areas where they fail. SABSA creates a solution with which you can use the best of all different methods.
Implementing SABSA
The average time to implement SABSA is one to one and a half year. It depends on the type of your organization, the degree of prework and the availability of knowledge in the organization.
Who uses SABSA?
SABSA is already the standard or undergoing adoption and implementation worldwide in many major banks (including the European Central Bank), telecommunications companies, healthcare organisations, academic institutions, aviation/engineering industries, governments (including the UK Ministry of Defence) and defence in several leading western countries, as well as other major agencies.
Get certified!
The SABSA certification framework is based upon world leading educational best practices. There are 3 certification levels that indicate stages of proficiency, from knowledge and understanding of the subject up to demonstration of the advanced competencies required of a master of the profession:
- SABSA Foundation
- SABSA Advanced
- SABSA Master
Capability assurance to design, deliver and manage Business Security Architecture
The SABSA certification framework is a comprehensive, competencies-based testing programme that provides employers and peers with far greater assurance and confidence that employees, job candidates, service providers and contractors have the professional capability to meet the needs of your particular business to design, deliver, and manage Business Security Architecture. It tests professional proficiency in all aspects of Enterprise Security Architecture as delivered by the SABSA method.
The competencies framework, and its associated training programme, go much further than other certification efforts, which are largely knowledge-based. The SABSA programme is designed to develop and enhance professional capabilities in a measurable way.
Target group SABSA Foundation training
The target group for the SABSA Foundation training consists of:
- IT Business & Security Architects
- Security, Risk Management & Audit Professionals
- IT Service Management Professionals
- Governance & Assurance Managers
- IT & Business Consultants
- Service Provider Management
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- The SABSA Foundation in-company training includes a specialised SABSA trainer to suit your specific needs.
- Sensitive issues can be openly discussed because there are no ‘outsiders’.
- The SABSA program is delivered at your choice of location, either at your own premises or an external site
- You can choose a timing that suits you. Evening, weekend or other special timing can be arranged to minimise the impact on normal work schedules.
For more information about the possibilities of a SABSA in-company training, please contact us at +31 (0)40 246 02 20.
The 5-day SABSA Foundation certificate program, presented in association with the SABSA Institute, consists of two modules and has been designed to provide you with a thorough coverage of the knowledge required for the SABSA Foundation level certificate. After passing the exam you will be awarded with the SABSA certification Foundation designation.
MODULE 1 : SECURITY STRATEGY & PLANNING
THE SABSA FRAMEWORK
- Information Security Strategy, Benefits and Objectives
- Introduction to SABSA Best Practice
INFORMATION SECURITY STRATEGY
- Business Requirements & How To Define Them
- Strategic Concepts & How To Apply Them
SABSA PRACTITIONER GUIDE
- The Strategy Program & Architecture Delivery
- Managing The Strategic Program
MODULE 2 : SECURITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT
THE SABSA SECURITY MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
- The SABSA Security Management Framework
THE SABSA SECURITY POLICY AND RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
- Security Policy Management
- Operational Risk Management
THE SABSA INTEGRATED ASSURANCE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
- Security Organisation & Responsibilities
- Assurance of Operational Continuity
- Systems Assurance
SECURITY SERVICES DESIGN
- Security Services Architecture
- Security Infrastructure Services
SECURITY SERVICES DELIVERY AND SUPPORT
- Operational Security Services
- Security Administration & Management
SECURITY SERVICES PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
- Return on Investment & Return of Value
- Security Measures & Metrics
SABSA Foundation certificate exam
The SABSA Foundation certificate is issued to candidates who pass the Foundation level exam. The SABSA Foundation level exam will be held at the end of the fifth day and comprises 2 parts, each containing 40 multiple choice questions. Each part will take one hour.
- The Netherlands: 12 - 16 March 2012, Naarden (near Amsterdam)
- United Kingdom: 16 - 20 April 2012, London
- The Netherlands: 23 - 27 April, Amsterdam
- Switzerland: 30 April - 4 May, Zürich
- Finland: 7 - 11 May 2012, Helsinki
- Belgium: 25 - 29 June 2012, Brussels
For more information on other locations and dates (for example in the USA or Asia), please contact our offices at +31 (0)40 246 02 20 or mail to info@imfacademy.com.