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Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification is the ideal credential for those with proven technical skills and practical security knowledge in hands-on operational IT roles. It provides industry-leading confirmation of a practitioner’s ability to implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure through information security policies and procedures that ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Enrolling in an SSCP training course equips professionals with the essential skills to meet the rigorous standards of this certification, enhancing their expertise in IT security and positioning them for success in the field.

Overview

The Systems Security Certified Practitioner ( SSCP ) indicates a practitioner’s technical ability to tackle the operational demands and responsibilities of security practitioners, including authentication, security testing, intrusion detection/prevention, incident response and recovery, attacks and countermeasures, cryptography, malicious code countermeasures, and more.

SSCP complies with the stringent requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024.

Target Audience

Target Audience

  • Database Administrator
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Security Administrator
  • Security Analyst
  • Security Consultant/Specialist
  • Systems Administrator
  • Systems Engineer
  • Systems/Network Analyst

Pre-Requisites

Pre-Requisites

  • To be SSCP certified, a candidate should pass the exam and have a minimum of 1 year of cumulative paid full-time work experience in one or more of the seven domains of the SSCP CBK..

Exam info

Exam Information

Duration 3 Hours
Number of questions 125
Question format  Multiple Choice
Passing marks 700 out of 1000
Exam language   English, Japanese, and Brazilian Portuguese
Course Duration : 5 Days
Course Syllabus

Domain 1: Access Controls

  • Comply with codes of ethics
  • Understand security concepts
  • Document, implement, and maintain functional security controls
  • Participate in asset management
  • Implement security controls and assess compliance
  • Participate in change management
  • Participate in security awareness and training
  • Participate in physical security operations (e.g., data center assessment, badging)

Domain 2: Security Operations and Administration

  • Implement and maintain authentication methods
  • Support internetwork trust architectures
  • Participate in the identity management lifecycle
  • Implement access controls

Domain 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis

  • Understand the risk management process
  • Perform security assessment activities
  • Operate and maintain monitoring systems (e.g., continuous monitoring)
  • Analyze monitoring results

Domain 4: Incident Response and Recovery

  • Support incident lifecycle
  • Understand and support forensic investigations
  • Understand and support Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) activities

Domain 5: Cryptography

  • Understand fundamental concepts of cryptography
  • Understand reasons and requirements for cryptography
  • Understand and support secure protocols
  • Understand Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems

Domain 6: Network and Communications Security

  • Understand and apply fundamental concepts of networking
  • Understand network attacks and countermeasures (e.g., DDoS, man-in-the-middle, DNS poisoning)
  • Manage network access controls
  • Manage network security
  • Operate and configure network-based security devices
  • Operate and configure wireless technologies (e.g., bluetooth, NFC, WiFi)

Domain 7: Systems and Application Security

  • Identify and analyze malicious code and activity
  • Implement and operate endpoint device security
  • Operate and configure cloud security
  • Operate and secure virtual environments

Benefits

  • Career Advancement: SSCP certification can help you stand out to employers and qualify for roles such as systems administrator, security analyst, and network security engineer.
  • Comprehensive Security Knowledge: SSCP validates your expertise in key areas of cybersecurity, including access controls, risk identification, cryptography, and network and communications security.
  • Increased Salary Potential: Certified professionals often command higher salaries compared to non-certified peers, as they bring proven skills to the table.
  • Networking: Membership provides opportunities to attend conferences, webinars, and chapter meetings, where you can network with other professionals and stay current with industry trends.

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