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Secure Controls Framework

Individual SCF & SCA Certifications

The Secure Controls Framework (SCF) and Secure Code Alliance (SCA) offer individual-level certifications for cybersecurity professionals and software developers. Delivered through Computer-Based Training (CBT) at your own pace.

Key Takeaways - Individual Certifications
  • The SCF offers three individual certifications. SCF Practitioner, SCF Professional and SCF Assessor.
  • The SCA offers two individual certifications. Certified SCA Practitioner (CSCAP) and Certified SCA Architect (CSCAA).
  • SCF certifications are for cybersecurity and GRC professionals who evaluate and implement SCF controls.
  • SCA certifications are for software developers and architects focused on Secure Software Development Practices (SSDP).
  • All courses use Computer-Based Training (CBT). Learn at your own pace.
  • Managed by the SCF Assessor and Instructor Certification Organization (SAICO).
Individual-Level Certifications

Certification Programs

Two complementary certification programs serve different audiences. SCF for cybersecurity and GRC professionals, SCA for software developers and architects.

Secure Controls Framework

For cybersecurity and GRC professionals who use the SCF. These certifications equip professionals with the expertise to evaluate and implement SCF controls effectively, ensuring organizations meet regulatory and security best practices. Includes SCF Practitioner, SCF Professional and SCF Assessor levels.

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Secure Code Alliance

For software developers and architects. Not project managers, security managers or IT directors. Focused purely on Secure Software Development Practices (SSDP) concepts that developers deal with daily, based on the SCA Body of Knowledge (SCA-BoK). Includes Certified SCA Practitioner (CSCAP) and Certified SCA Architect (CSCAA) levels.

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All Certifications Use Computer-Based Training (CBT)

Enabling you to learn at your own pace and make the most out of your professional development. Managed by the SCF Assessor and Instructor Certification Organization (SAICO).

SCF Certifications

What Certifications Does the Secure Controls Framework (SCF) Offer?

The Secure Controls Framework (SCF) offers three (3) individual-level certifications:

SCF Practitioner
SCF Architect
SCF Assessor
SCA Certifications

What Certifications Does the Secure Code Alliance (SCA) Offer?

The Secure Code Alliance (SCA) offers two (2) individual-level certifications:

SCF Practitioner
SCF Architect