Overview:
Note: This NSA certification course has recently been updated. We strongly urge you to register for this course as quickly as possible as it has sold out in past years and seats are limited.
This course presents the methodologies used by the National Security Agency when conducting information security assessments on organizations. It focuses primarily on the mission of the customer organization, the critical information that drives that mission, and the regulations or legislation about how that information should be protected. The InfoSec Assessment Methodology (IAM) is independent of any particular regulation and provides tremendous flexibility for use within any organization. It is intended to be used as a baseline for conducting level 1 assessments.
Specific Learning Objectives
What To Expect
Students can expect to be involved from the first hour of class. Every professional brings with them a variety of experience, knowledge, and background. The NSA courses are interactive and informal. Highly relevant discussions occur in this course and students should be prepared to provide their opinions. In fact, it’s not unusual to find these same conversations continuing after class over a drink.
How It Will Work
Students will learn the NSA IAM by walking through the individual sections of the methodology within a group environment. Each group will be assigned a scenario organization (utility, healthcare, finance, military, research, etc) that they will use to perform the NSA IAM upon during the course. There are 3 group exercises provided over the 2 day period. Course material is presented using PowerPoint slides, lecture, and digital movies.
The final test will be given at the end of the 2nd day of class. Students moving on to the level 2 IEM course (bootcamp style) will have their tests graded prior to leaving the course to ensure they’re eligible for the next course.
Certification
NOTE: Certification is *not* required to attend this course, but attendance is limited, so enroll now.
In order to become NSA IAM certified, students are required to submit a registration package to NSA, via Security Horizon, in advance of the class. Submission of paperwork no later than 30 days prior to the class is highly recommended to ensure all paperwork is approved and the certification exam is issued by the National Security Agency.
Students wishing to be certified must meet the following requirements:
Course Length: Two days. All course materials, lunch and two coffee breaks will be provided. A Certificate of Completion will be offered in addition to IAM Certification (if you qualify). This course is required prior to taking the level two course, the NSA IEM.
We strongly urge that you register for this class no later than February 1 if you are seeking to be certified since all paperwork for certification must be approved PRIOR to the class. On-site or late registration for this class will not ensure that the necessary paperwork will be completed for certification.
Non-US Citizens who do not qualify for NSA Certification will receive a Certificate of Completion from Security Horizon and Black Hat.
Early:
Ends May 1 |
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Late/Onsite: Begins August 1 |
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