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ProfessionalVendor-neutralZachman· issued from US

Zach EAPro

Zachman Enterprise Architect Professional (Level 3)

Zachman Enterprise Architect Professional (Level 3)

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Exam fee
$1,500
Ongoing
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Study time
60–120 hrs
Delivery
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Validity
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› Quality score

20.0 / 40

Four-axis SecProve rubric, each 0–10. SecProve editorial assessment — each axis carries a written justification so you can push back on any single call without dismissing the whole score.

Blueprint rigor
How well-defined and rigorous the exam blueprint is.
Zachman EA Professional — narrower than TOGAF; strict framework focus.
6.5/10
Practical evidence
Hands-on labs / written reports vs pure MCQ.
MCQ + applied scenarios.
3.5/10
Currency & upkeep
How aggressively content is kept current with the field.
Updates trail TOGAF; framework is older.
5.5/10
Market recognition
How often this signal actually moves a hiring decision.
Recognised in Zachman-aligned shops; smaller market than TOGAF.
4.5/10

› Built for these roles

Career starters without IT experienceCareer changers into cybersecurityComputer Science/IT Security studentsIT support staff with security interestCareer switchers from other industries

› NICE Framework work roles

The NIST NICE work-role IDs this cert maps to. NICCS lookup.

DD-WRL-002OG-WRL-014OG-WRL-007
Recognition
Global
Exam languages
en

› Core domains covered

The 1 domain this cert is centrally about. Passing the exam demonstrates working knowledge of each.

A25Security Architecture & Engineering

Reference architectures, control frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, CIS Controls), secure-by-design patterns, threat modeling, trust-boundary design, technology standards.

› Prerequisites

Experience

Recommended: 3-5 years of relevant security experience. No formal prerequisite from the issuer.

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