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Check Point · professional
CCSAEC First Certified Cyber Security Architect
EC First Certified Cyber Security Architect
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› Cost
Exam fee
CCSA$250
Exam fee
$250
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
CCSA$250
3-year cost of ownership
$250
› Exam mechanics
Pass mark
CCSA—
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Retake policy
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Study time
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Validity
CCSA—
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CPE / yr
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Delivery
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
CCSA—
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Median
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Premium %
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Role context
CCSA—
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
CCSA7.0
Schema quality
7.0
Practice evidence
CCSA6.5
Practice evidence
6.5
Maintenance
CCSA7.5
Maintenance
7.5
Market recognition
CCSA6.5
Market recognition
6.5
Average
CCSA6.9
Average
6.9
› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
CCSAGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
CCSA—
ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
CCSA—
DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
CCSA—
Holders worldwide
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Current version
CCSA—
Current version
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› Domain coverage
A1Governance, Risk & Compliance
CCSA● core
A1Governance, Risk & Compliance
● core
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