Systems Security Certified Practitioner Study Guide

(SSCP-2017)/ISBN:978-1-61691-673-2

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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.

Lessons

11+ Lessons | 116+ Exercises | 69+ Quizzes | 180+ Flashcards | 178+ Glossary of terms

TestPrep

72+ Pre Assessment Questions | 2+ Full Length Tests | 72+ Post Assessment Questions | 144+ Practice Test Questions

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Lessons 1: Introduction

Lessons 2: Information Security: The Systems Security Certified Practitioner Certification

  • About the (ISC)2 Organization
  • Exams, Testing, and Certification
  • The SSCP Exam
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 3: Security Basics: A Foundation

  • 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

Lessons 4: Domain 1: Access Controls

  • 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

Lessons 5: Domain 2: Security Operations and Administration

  • 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

Lessons 6: Domain 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis

  • 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

Lessons 7: Domain 4: Incident Response and Recovery

  • 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

Lessons 8: Domain 5: Cryptography

  • Concepts and Requirements of Cryptography
  • Key Management
  • Secure Protocols
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Written Lab Study Guide

Lessons 9: Domain 6: Networks and Communications

  • 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

Lessons 10: Domain 7: Systems and Application Security

  • 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

Appendix A: Diagnostic Tools

  • 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

Exam FAQs

To qualify for this cybersecurity certification, you must pass the exam and have at least one year of cumulative, paid work experience in one or more of the seven domains of the (ISC) SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).

USD 249

Multiple choice questions

The exam contains 125 questions.

180 minutes

700

Here is the retake policy:

  • You can sit for ISC2 exams up to three times within a 12-month period.
  • For the CISSP-CAT, CISSP, SSCP, CAP, CSSLP, ISSAP, ISSEP and ISSMP:
  • If you don’t pass the exam the first time, you can retest after 30 days.
  • If you don’t pass a second time, you can retest after an additional 90 days.
  • If you don’t pass a third time, you can retest after 180 days from your most recent exam attempt.

3 years