Certified Security Awareness Practitioner (CSAP) Training Boot Camp
Our Certified Security Awareness Practitioner (CSAP) Boot Camp is an intensive three-day program to level up your knowledge and skills in planning, developing and implementing a successful security awareness training program. In this three-day course, you learn how to create a security awareness program with proven persuasion and inspiration techniques to help you “sell” employees on security and influence the security culture of your organization. Infosec’s boot camp also prepares you to pass the Certified Security Awareness Practitioner (CSAP) exam.
What you'll learn
Training overview
Infosec’s expert live instructors will walk you through the seven domains you need to master to become CSAP certified:
- The need for enterprise security awareness training
- Security and communication terminology and concepts
- Security awareness program planning
- Security awareness program development
- Security awareness program implementation
- Managing a security awareness program
- Common challenges related to security awareness training
Leave Infosec’s Certified Security Awareness Practitioner CSAP Boot Camp with the knowledge and skills needed to get certified and create and manage a successful security awareness program.
What's included
Everything you need to know
- 90-day extended access to Boot Camp components, including class recordings
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- Exam Pass Guarantee
- Exam voucher
- Free 90-day Infosec Skills subscription (access to 1,400+ additional courses and labs)
- Hands-on cyber ranges and labs
- Knowledge Transfer Guarantee
- Onsite proctoring of exam
- Pre-study learning path
- Unlimited practice exam attempts
Syllabus
Training schedule
Day 1
Introduction: Building a successful security awareness and training program
Building a successful security awareness and training program
Program design
- Forming awareness team
- Understanding organizational context
- Gathering requirements
- Setting program scope
- Selecting program KPIs and performance metrics
- Selecting and embedding evaluation methods
- Developing reward program
- Developing program implementation plan
- Developing awareness policy
- Integrating awareness training into administrative processes and existing technical controls
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 2
Program development and asset acquisition
- Identifying sources
- Developing or acquiring training materials
- Budgeting the program
- Developing program execution project plan
- Communicating with stakeholders
Program implementation
- Launching your first campaign
- Ensuring awareness policy acknowledgment
- Executing the project plan
- Keeping records
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 3
Post-implementation
- Monitoring, measuring, and communicating program effectiveness
- Keeping the program current
- Updating project plan
- Reinforcing the program
- Building a network of security champions
- Sharing success stories
Take the CSAP exam
What makes the Infosec CSAP prep course different?
You can rest assured that the CSAP training materials are fully updated and synced with the latest version of the exam. In addition, you’ll gain access to a CSAP prep course the moment you enroll, so you can prepare for and get the most out of your boot camp.
With 20 years of training experience, we stand by our CSAP training with an Exam Pass Guarantee. This means if you don’t pass the exam on the first attempt, we’ll pay for your second exam at no additional cost to you!
Infosec success stories
"The team at Infosec was great from the start, and they were as excited about my journey as I was. They explained the value behind each training I was considering and how it could further my goals. Their enthusiasm was a great motivation throughout the boot camp."
Elle Autumn
EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacking Course: CEH Certification Training Boot Camp Read Elle's Story
"Infosec has uniquely prepared me for any CMMC retraining that will take place inevitably in the future. With them, it’s not just about completing the certification; it's about being a true contributor to the ecosystem."
James Ahern
Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) Boot Camp Read James's Story
"The hands-on training was the best part. You have an instructor you can actually reach out to and ask questions — not only on the material, but also about things out in the wild with cybersecurity."
Eddie Quinones
CompTIA Security+ Certification Training Boot Camp Read Eddie's Story
"The Infosec CISM Boot Camp gave me the ability to intelligently explain why I'm making a decision. Ultimately, the C-suite is happy and they know, 'Hey, here's a person that we can rely on."
Mohammad Mirza
ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Training Boot Camp Read Mohammad's StoryGuaranteed results
Our Boot Camp guarantees
Exam Pass Guarantee
If you don’t pass your exam on the first attempt, get a second attempt for free. Includes the ability to re-sit the course for free for up to one year (does not apply to CMMC-AB Boot Camps).
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
If you’re not 100% satisfied with your training at the end of the first day, you may withdraw and enroll in a different online or in-person course.
Knowledge Transfer Guarantee
If an employee leaves within three months of obtaining certification, Infosec will train a different employee at the same organization tuition-free for up to one year.
Who should attend
Our CSAP Boot Camp is designed for security practitioners and other individuals looking to get started in security awareness training or level up their current security awareness skills.
It’s an especially valuable certification for individuals in the following roles:
- Security awareness officers/specialists
- Compliance and privacy officers
- Information security managers
- Human resources and employee training and development professionals
- Marketing and communication professionals new to security awareness
- Professionals responsible for developing and managing a security awareness training and education program
Before your Boot Camp
Prerequisites
What's next?
After you finish your CSAP Boot Camp
With your security awareness training certificate in hand, you’ll be ready to:
- Apply your knowledge: Implement the strategies, techniques and best practices you've learned in your own organization. Whether creating a new security awareness program or enhancing an existing one, you'll have the know-how to make a real impact.
- Continue learning: Cybersecurity is a rapidly evolving field, so it's important to stay current. Use your extended access to Infosec Skills to keep learning and developing your skills. You might also consider pursuing further certifications, depending on your career goals and interests.
- Earn CPEs: Maintain your existing certifications by earning CPEs as you complete courses and other work in Infosec Skills.
The Certified Security Awareness Practitioner (CSAP) certification opens a variety of career opportunities in the cybersecurity and IT sector. This certification is beneficial for roles that involve the creation, management and evaluation of security awareness programs.
Career Opportunities
What are the career opportunities like for CSAP certified professionals?
Here are a few roles and responsibilities that CSAP certification can lead to:
- Security Awareness Officer/Specialist: These professionals are directly responsible for creating and managing security awareness programs in an organization.
- Compliance and Privacy Officers: These individuals ensure that an organization's operations align with industry regulations and standards.
- Information Security Manager: This role involves overseeing an organization's information security program.
- Human Resources and Employee Training Professionals: These individuals are responsible for employee development and training.
What job titles are most common for people with CSAP certification?
Some common positions that this certification can help you land include:
-
Security Awareness Officer
-
Compliance and Privacy Officer
-
Human Resources Professional
Average Salary
CSAP certification salary expectations
The salary for security awareness practitioners may vary widely. For many organizations, running a security awareness is just one aspect of a job role, and it may live in IT, cybersecurity, HR, marketing or another department. Your job role, location and experience all weigh into potential salary. However, the average security awareness practitioner earns $92,000.
Award-winning training you can trust
Why choose Infosec?
Category
Infosec
SANS Institute
Training Camp
Global Knowledge (Skillsoft)
AI-powered, hands-on skill validation
12 Roles
Integrated for all roles
90 days
*Protects your investment if trained employees leave within three months of obtaining certification (Infosec will train a different employee at the same organization tuition-free for up to one year).
Explore our top boot camps
