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SABSA · associate
SABSA SCFSABSA Chartered Security Architect - Foundation Certificate
SABSA Chartered Security Architect - Foundation Certificate
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› Cost
Exam fee
SABSA SCF$1,100
Exam fee
$1,100
Annual maintenance fee
SABSA SCF—
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
SABSA SCF$1,100
3-year cost of ownership
$1,100
› Exam mechanics
Pass mark
SABSA SCF—
Pass mark
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Retake policy
SABSA SCF—
Retake policy
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Study time
SABSA SCF60–120 hrs
Study time
60–120 hrs
Validity
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Validity
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CPE / yr
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CPE / yr
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Delivery
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Delivery
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
SABSA SCF—
Range
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Median
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Median
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Premium %
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Premium %
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Role context
SABSA SCF—
Role context
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
SABSA SCF7.5
Schema quality
7.5
Practice evidence
SABSA SCF3.0
Practice evidence
3.0
Maintenance
SABSA SCF6.0
Maintenance
6.0
Market recognition
SABSA SCF5.5
Market recognition
5.5
Average
SABSA SCF5.5
Average
5.5
› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
SABSA SCFGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
SABSA SCF—
ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
SABSA SCF—
DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
SABSA SCF—
Holders worldwide
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Current version
SABSA SCF—
Current version
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› Domain coverage
A1Governance, Risk & Compliance
SABSA SCF● core
A1Governance, Risk & Compliance
● core
A25Security Architecture & Engineering
SABSA SCF● core
A25Security Architecture & Engineering
● core
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