MCA CERTIFICATE INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY PROFESSIONAL (CISSP)

Learning Objectives

• Master the eight CISSP domains across governance, risk, and security.
• Architect enterprise security frameworks that integrate law, compliance, and technology.
• Lead and manage security programs for governments, Fortune 500 companies, and startups
• Analyze and mitigate risks across IT, OT, and cloud infrastructures
• Direct incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Operate as legal-aware cybersecurity leaders prepared for global roles.

Target Audience

• Senior security professionals seeking leadership or CISO roles.
• Policy makers, legal practitioners, and auditors pursuing technical integration
• Professionals preparing for international leadership in cybersecurity governance

Course Modules

1. Cybersecurity Leadership Foundations & Governance Models
2. Security and Risk Management – Frameworks (ISO, NIST, GDPR, Nigerian Cybercrime Act)
3. Asset Security and Data Protection – Privacy Laws and Compliance
4. Security Architecture and Engineering – Enterprise Systems & Zero Trust
5. Network Security Engineering – Cloud, Hybrid, and Critical Infrastructure
6. Identity and Access Management (IAM) – Federated Systems and SSO
7. Security Assessment and Testing – Metrics, KPIs, and Automation
8. Security Operations – SOC Leadership, Threat Hunting, & Incident Response
9. Software Development Security – DevSecOps and Secure SDLC Leadership
10. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Leadership
11. Cyber Law, Policy, and Global Treaties (Budapest Convention, Tallinn Manual, GDPR, AU Convention)
12. Case Studies – Global Breaches, Ransomware Litigation, and Cross-Border Cybercrime
13. Red Team/Blue Team Leadership Simulation – Strategic Decision Making
14. Executive Communication – Boardroom Risk Reporting & Legal Advisory
15. Capstone – Designing a Global Cybersecurity Governance Strategy

Certification Requirements

• Complete all modules and exercises
• Pass MCA Intermediate assessment
• Complete capstone project