ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Cert Prep

Course details

Are you preparing for the ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam? This course was designed for you. With expert instruction from industry-leading cybersecurity professional development platform Cybrary, discover the core skills and technical know-how required to tackle the seven core domains of the exam: Security Concepts and Practices, Access Controls, Risk Identification and Analysis, Incident Response, Cryptography, and Network and Systems Security. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with cutting-edge skills to effectively manage and mitigate security risks, and boost your career as a cybersecurity professional.

Concepts

Introduction

Introduction to SSCP certification
SSCP syllabus and question distribution

Domain 1 - Security Concepts and Practices

Security concepts and code of ethics
Implementing security controls
Implementing physical security
Implementing asset management
Implementing change management

Domain 2 - Access Controls

Access control concepts
Identity management
Authentication methods
Trust architecture

Domain 3 - Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis

Risk management concepts
Legal and regulatory concerns
Risk management framework and vulnerability management
Monitoring

Domain 4 - Incident Response and Recovery

Introduction to incident response
Forensic investigation
Implementing a business continuity plan (BCP)

Domain 5 - Cryptography

Introduction to cryptography
Implementing secure protocol
Implementing PKI (public key infrastructure)

Domain 6 - Network and Communications Security

Network security concepts
Network security attacks
Managing network security
Network security appliances and services
Managing wireless security and IoT

Domain 7 - Systems and Application Security

Introduction to application security
Implementing endpoint and mobile device security
Implementing cloud security

Preparing for SSCP Exam

Preparation tips