SOC-CMM Certified Assessor

In this two-day course, you will learn about the different types of SOCs and how to use the SOC-CMM to assess them.

You will also learn about the entire assessment process, including assessment types, data collection strategies, preparation, execution, analysis of results, and finally reporting the results in an effective format. In addition, the course teaches you how to create a Target Operating Model (TOM) for a SOC. This provides a strategic direction for the SOC, based on mission, vision and strategy. You will learn how to create a TOM and how to link this to SOC-CMM audits.

This course prepares you to work strategically in a SOC, assess its current state, and define its future goals.

On request, you can attend a practical workshop in which you gain hands-on experience in preparing and conducting a full SOC-CMM assessment. You will learn to determine the correct parameters and carry out the assessment step by step in a structured manner. The workshop helps you avoid pitfalls, interpret results accurately and achieve a successful assessment within your own SOC.

Exam and certification

This course includes an exam voucher which allows you to take the exam to become a SOC-CMM Certified Assessor (SOC-CA). Upon successful completion of the exam and registration with the SECO Institute, you will receive an official certificate. The SOC-CA certification is valid for one year and can be renewed if you meet the continuing professional development (CPD) requirements by registering your CPD points with the SECO Institute.

Benefits of certification

With an SOC-CMM Certified Assessor certificate, you demonstrate verifiable expertise in the objective assessment of SOC maturity and effectiveness. You conduct structured assessments and provide substantiated insights for improvement. This increases confidence in your judgement and supports targeted, continuous improvement. At the same time, you distinguish yourself professionally and enhance your added value as an SOC professional.

Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the SOC-CMM model and place it in context;
• Understand the activities required to properly prepare for a SOC-CMM assessment;
• Use the SOC-CMM tooling effectively;
• Conduct a SOC-CMM assessment using the available tools;
• Interpret and analyse the results of SOC-CMM assessments;
• Identify the requirements for assessment reports;
• To draw up a comprehensive and structured assessment report;
• Understand how a Target Operating Model for a SOC is defined;
• Gain an understanding of common challenges within modern SOC environments;
• To explain the maturity and competence levels within the SOC-CMM framework.

Pre-requisites

A basic understanding of how a SOC operates is mandatory for taking this course.

Audience

The course is intended for the following roles:

• SOC managers,
• SOC team leaders,
• SOC architects,
• SOC consultants, (internal) auditors,
• SOC operational roles who wish to learn more about the full scope of the SOC.

Would you like to enroll in this course? Then send us an email with your enquiry to exams@dnv.com. We will get back to you as soon as possible.