IIBA® Certificate in Cybersecurity Analysis – CCA®

Duration: Three Full Days or Six Half Days

Overview

The Certificate in Cybersecurity Analysis (IIBA®–CCA), developed jointly by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) and the IEEE Computer Society, equips business analysis professionals with the skills to address modern cybersecurity challenges.

This course integrates cybersecurity concepts with business analysis practices, helping professionals identify, assess, and manage risks, implement controls, and ensure secure business operations. Participants learn to apply business analysis techniques within cybersecurity contexts, bridging the gap between technical security functions and business objectives.

Who Should Attend

• Business Analysts, IT Analysts, Project Managers, and Consultants collaborating with cybersecurity teams or handling sensitive data

• Professionals responsible for identifying and mitigating enterprise and data risks

• Individuals seeking to expand their role to include cybersecurity-focused business analysis

• Teams aiming to strengthen cross-functional collaboration between business analysis and cybersecurity domains

Prerequisites

No mandatory prerequisites are required. Recommended for participants who:

• Have foundational experience in business analysis or related disciplines

• Are familiar with cybersecurity principles, enterprise risk management, and data protection practices

• Possess an understanding of organizational information systems and governance frameworks

Exam Format

• Type: Competency-based, multiple-choice, knowledge-focused exam

• Format: Online Remote Proctored (via PSI® platform)

• Duration: 90 minutes

• Number of Questions: 75 multiple-choice questions

Delivery Mode / Training

• Instructor-led sessions (classroom or virtual live training)

• Interactive workshops and case studies

• Exam-focused preparation with practice questions and test strategies

• Access to online resources, templates, and reference materials

• Flexible timing options across US, UK, Europe, Dubai, Middle East, India, and Asia-Pacific

Topics Covered

1. Cybersecurity Overview and Basic Concepts – 14%

   • Understand foundational cybersecurity concepts, terminology, and frameworks that influence business analysis

2. Enterprise Risk – 14%

   • Identify and analyze organizational risks; understand risk management principles and impact on business continuity

3. Cybersecurity Risks and Controls – 12%

   • Assess, design, and recommend effective security controls to mitigate organizational risks

4. Securing the Layers – 5%

   • Explore multi-layered security covering application, network, and infrastructure protections

5. Data Security – 15%

   • Examine data governance, encryption, classification, and protection strategies across the data lifecycle

6. User Access Control – 15%

   • Understand identity management, authentication, and authorization principles for secure access

7. Solution Delivery – 13%

   • Integrate cybersecurity considerations into project lifecycles, from requirements gathering to solution implementation

8. Operations – 12%

   • Evaluate security operations, incident response, and business continuity strategies to maintain system resilience

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain cybersecurity fundamentals and key business implications – 14%

   • Demonstrate understanding of cybersecurity concepts, frameworks, and the analyst’s role in safeguarding information

2. Assess enterprise and operational risks – 14%

   • Identify vulnerabilities, assess threats, and apply risk management strategies aligned with business objectives

3. Recommend and implement effective cybersecurity controls – 12%

   • Define controls and compliance measures to strengthen the organization’s cybersecurity posture

4. Apply layered security principles across systems and networks – 5%

   • Evaluate and secure technology layers using appropriate defense mechanisms

5. Safeguard organizational and customer data – 15%

   • Implement strategies for data privacy, integrity, and protection in compliance with regulatory standards

6. Manage user access and identity controls – 15%

   • Design and monitor access protocols to ensure security without compromising user experience

7. Integrate cybersecurity into business solutions – 13%

   • Embed security analysis into solution design, delivery, and maintenance to ensure ongoing compliance and resilience

8. Support continuous cybersecurity operations – 12%

   • Participate in monitoring, reporting, and improving security operations for sustained organizational protection