SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner

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Become an SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner

Earning a globally recognized IT security administration and operations certification like the SSCP is a great way to grow your career and better secure your organization’s critical assets.

SSCP certification demonstrates you have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure using security best practices, policies and procedures established by the cybersecurity experts at ISC2.

Prove your skills, advance your career, and gain the support of a community of cybersecurity leaders here to help you throughout your career.

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SSCP Quick Glance

SECURITY ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS

Demonstrates professionals have the knowledge and skills to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure using cybersecurity best practices.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE SSCP EXAM

Domain 1. Security Concepts and Practices

Domain 2. Access Controls

Domain 3. Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis

Domain 4. Incident Response and Recovery

Domain 5. Cryptography

Domain 6. Network and Communications Security

Domain 7. Systems and Application Security

SSCP Exam Outline

1 Year

Required Work Experience

ANAB Accredited

ISO/IEC Standard 17024

U.S. DoDM 8140.03

Approved by Department of Defense

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Who Earns the SSCP

The SSCP is ideal for IT administrators, managers, directors and network security professionals responsible for the hands-on operational security of their organization’s critical assets, including those in the following positions:

Network Security Engineer
Systems Administrator
Security Analyst
Systems Engineer
Security Consultant/Specialist
Security Administrator
Systems/Network Analyst
Database Administrator
Health Information Manager
Practice Manager

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