SSCP-2017
Systems Security Certified Practitioner Study Guide
- 11 Interactive Lessons and 93 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 284 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
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11Interactive Lessons
93Topics
284Practice Test Questions
180Flashcards
178Glossary of terms
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The SSCP certification exam is an entry-level security exam sponsored by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc., or (ISC)². It is considered by many to be a stepping stone on the path to earning the (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Practitioner (CISSP). The (ISC)² SSCP certification exam demonstrates a candidate's advanced technical skills and knowledge to implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure using the best security practices, policies and procedures.
Target Career Roles
- Security Analyst
- Systems Engineer
- Security Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Security Consultant/Specialist
02 / Lessons & labs
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Lessons
11 Interactive Lessons · 93 topics01 Introduction +
02 Information Security: The Systems Security Certified Practitioner Certification 5 topics +
- About the (ISC)2 Organization
- Exams, Testing, and Certification
- The SSCP Exam
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
03 Security Basics: A Foundation 7 topics +
- The Development of Security Techniques
- Understanding Security Terms and Concepts
- Security Foundation Concepts
- Participating in Security Awareness Education
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab Study Guide
04 Domain 1: Access Controls 11 topics +
- What Are Controls?
- Types of Access Controls
- Identification
- Authentication
- System-Level Access Controls
- Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
- Nondiscretionary Access Control
- Mandatory Access Control
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab Study Guide
05 Domain 2: Security Operations and Administration 8 topics +
- Security Administration Concepts and Principles
- Data Management Policies
- Endpoint Device Security
- Security Education and Awareness Training
- Business Continuity Planning
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab Study Guide
06 Domain 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis 9 topics +
- Understanding the Risk Management Process
- Risk Management Frameworks and Guidance for Managing Risks
- Risk Analysis and Risk Assessment
- Managing Risks
- Risk Visibility and Reporting
- Analyzing Monitoring Results
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab Study Guide
07 Domain 4: Incident Response and Recovery 7 topics +
- Event and Incident Handling Policy
- Creating and Maintaining an Incident Response Plan
- Understanding and Supporting Forensic Investigations
- Understanding and Supporting the Business Continuity Plan and the Disaster Recovery Plan
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab Study Guide
08 Domain 5: Cryptography 6 topics +
- Concepts and Requirements of Cryptography
- Key Management
- Secure Protocols
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab Study Guide
09 Domain 6: Networks and Communications 22 topics +
- Network Models
- Network Design Topographies
- Ports and Protocols
- Converged Network Communications
- Network Monitoring and Control
- Access Control Protocols and Standards
- Remote User Authentication Services
- Local User Authentication Services
- Network Segmentation
- Securing Devices
- Security Posture
- Firewall and Proxy Implementation
- Network Routers and Switches
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Devices
- Telecommunications Remote Access
- Wireless & Cellular Technologies
- Wireless Networks
- Traffic Shaping Techniques and Devices
- Quality of Service
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab Study Guide
10 Domain 7: Systems and Application Security 9 topics +
- Understand Malicious Code and Apply Countermeasures
- Malicious Add-Ons
- User Threats and Endpoint Device Security
- Understand and Apply Cloud Security
- Secure Data Warehouse and Big Data Environments
- Secure Software-Defined Networks and Virtual Environments
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Written Lab Study Guide
11 Appendix A: Diagnostic Tools 9 topics +
- Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
- Microsoft Password Checker
- Internet Explorer Phishing and Malicious Software Filter
- Manage Internet Cookies
- Observing Logs with Event Viewer
- Viewing a Digital Certificate
- Monitoring PC Activities with Windows Performance Monitor
- Analyzing Error Messages in Event Viewer
- Calculate Hash Values
03 / Exam details
Systems Security Certified Practitioner Study Guide Details
The SSCP certification exam is an entry-level security exam sponsored by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc., or (ISC)². It is considered by many to be a stepping stone on the...
Questions
125
(per exam)
Duration
180 minutes
(per exam)
Passing Score
700
(on a scale of 1000)
Exam Fee
USD 249
(per exam)
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(in-person or online)
Question Format
Multiple choice questions
single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests
284 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
SSCP-2017
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