As a certified professional in Access Management for Leaders, you will gain the skills needed to effectively manage access control systems and protocols that align with your organization’s security goals. You will develop core competencies that will allow you to demonstrate your expertise in access management and impact organizational security practices.
The Access Management for Leaders journey includes ten modules:
The Evolution of Access Management and Introduction to the Program
Managing a High-Performance Access Management Team
Creating Strategic Alignment with Business-Centric Security Models
Mastering the Process of Selecting and Managing Access Control Resources
Achieving Security Goals by Optimizing Your Organization’s Access Management Processes
Leveraging Technology to Enhance Access Control and Security
Developing Solutions Based on Risk Analysis and Business Acumen
Choosing Development and Implementation Strategies that Drive Security Performance
How to Assess Security and Access Control Performance for Better Outcomes
Preparing for the Certification Exam
The objectives of the Access Management for Leaders certification are to:
Recognize the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities of individuals who oversee access management as their primary job responsibility
Encourage continued professional development in the areas of access control, security policy development, instructional design, and tech-based security innovations
Develop security outcomes, gather feedback, and evaluate the effectiveness
Enhance the quality of job performance and skill level of these specialized security professionals
CERTIFICATION EXAM
Successful completion of the Access Management for Leaders exam is your last step in achieving certification. The one-and-a-half-hour online exam can be accessed at any time following the completion of your practicum.
The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge of the core principles needed to effectively manage access control systems and your ability to apply best practices in various access management scenarios.
Candidates must receive a score of 70 or higher to pass the exam and earn the certification. Upon passing the exam, you will receive a certificate recognizing your achievement and a social badge designating your credential.
The attestation section of the application addresses the following required competencies:
TECHNICAL
Demonstrates adequate knowledge of access management systems
Adequately measures and assesses security needs
Develops content using security design best practices
Develops access control and security materials
Develops plans for transfer of knowledge, skills, and abilities from senior staff to incoming employees and junior staff
Evaluates effectiveness of access control measures
CONCEPTUAL
Embraces and encourages continuous learning in security practices
Understands how professional development, training, and education fit into the strategic goals of the organization
Embraces technology-driven security options
HUMAN RELATIONS and COMMUNICATIONS
Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills
Establishes strong connections with security staff
Seeks feedback from staff to improve access management programs
RECERTIFICATION
Every three years, holders of the Access Management for Leaders certification must submit 63 continuing education hours (CEHs) to renew certification. If this requirement is exceeded, up to 14 CEHs may be carried over into the new three-year term.
Continuing education should be selected to maintain, improve, or expand the certificate holder’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Exam Information
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