SSCP
The SSCP certification prep path will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the cybersecurity principles and security best practices needed to pass the SSCP certification exam.
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About this Path
ISC2’s Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) is a globally recognized IT security administration and operations certification. Earning this certification demonstrates that you can implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure using security best practices, policies, and procedures established by the experts at ISC2l.
The SSCP exam will test your knowledge of seven major cloud security domains outlined by ISC2, including:
- Security Concepts and Practice
- Access Controls
- Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis
- Incident Response and Recovery
- Cryptography
- Network and Communications Security
- Systems and Application Security
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Introduction to Test Prep for SSCP
Obtaining your SSCP certification signifies that you possess the 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 | Domain 1: Security Concepts and Practices
Obtaining your SSCP certification signifies that you possess the 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 | Domain 2: Access Controls
Obtaining your SSCP certification signifies that you possess the 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 | Domain 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis
Obtaining your SSCP certification signifies that you possess the 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 | Domain 4: Incident Response and Recovery
Obtaining your SSCP certification signifies that you possess the 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 | Domain 5: Cryptography
Obtaining your SSCP certification signifies that you possess the 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 | Domain 6: Network and Communications Security
Obtaining your SSCP certification signifies that you possess the 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 | Domain 7: Systems and Application Security
Obtaining your SSCP certification signifies that you possess the 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.
Preparing for the SSCP Exam
Obtaining your SSCP certification signifies that you possess the 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.
Practice
Exercise your problem-solving and creative thinking skills with security-centric puzzles
Network Reference Models
In this hands-on lab, you will learn about the OSI and TCP/IP Reference Models and how they are used to organize the communications standards used by computer networks. You will then explore the different layers of the two models using Wireshark and a PCAP file containing wireless network traffic.
IP Addressing Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of IP addressing. You will practice analyzing a TCP/IP network topology in the GNS3 network simulator using basic Linux commands.
Network Device Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of network devices. You will practice assessing and configuring a simple network topology in the GNS3 network simulator.
Vulnerability Scanner Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of vulnerability scanners, including basic functionality and practical applications. You will practice configuring and analyzing scans using the OpenVAS vulnerability scanner.
Data Backup and Recovery Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of data backup and recovery, including different types of backups. You will practice using Windows Server Backup to create a data backup and recover files from a data backup.
Access Control Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of access control, including different types of access control. You will practice using Windows Security Permissions and icacls to manage and verify and access control.
Cryptography Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn about the basics of cryptography and the cryptographic process. You will practice encrypting and decrypting messages using a simple simple ciphe
Symmetric Cryptography
In this hands-on lab, you will learn about the basics of symmetric cryptography. You will practice encrypting and decrypting messages using symmetric cryptography.
Asymmetric Cryptography
In this hands-on lab, you will learn about the basics of asymmetric cryptography. You will practice encrypting and decrypting messages using asymmetric cryptography.
Cryptographic Hash Functions
In this hands-on lab, you will learn about the basics of cryptographic hash functions. You will practice generating and comparing hash values.
IDS Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), including basic functionality and practical applications. You will practice creating Snort rules to detect specific types of network traffic and validate those rules.
Incident Response Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of Incident Response, including its role in a security program and major phases. You will practice using incident response tools on a live system to capture memory and essential system files for further investigation.
Digital Forensics Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of digital forensics, including its role in an investigation and major phases. You will practice using the Autopsy forensics tool to analyze and retrieve evidence from a
Prove
Assess your knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement and measure your growth
ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Practice Test
The SSCP exam preparation package helps students prepare for the ISC2 SSCP certification exam. The SSCP certification helps students validate their knowledge in areas, like security operations, incident response, and cryptography. This practice test will prepare you for the exam version that was updated in 2024.
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Put your skills to the test in virtual labs, challenges, and simulated environments.
Measure Your Progress
Track your skills development from lesson to lesson using the Cybrary Skills Tracker.
Connect with the Community
Connect with peers and mentors through our supportive community of cybersecurity professionals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This certification prep path is designed for mid-career practitioners who are interested in earning their SSCP certification. To qualify for this cybersecurity certification, you must pass the exam and have at least one year of cumulative work experience in one or more of the domains of the ISC2 SSCP Exam Outline:
- Security Concepts and Practices
- Access Controls
- Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis
- Incident Response and Recovery
- Cryptography
- Network and Communications Security
- Systems and Application Security
This certification prep path is aligned with the most recent version of SSCP, last updated in 2024.
Read more information about the SSCP exam here.
SSCP certification validates your expertise in implementing, monitoring, and administering IT infrastructure using security best practices. It’s ideal for mid-career professionals looking to build credibility and advance in their cybersecurity career.
The cybersecurity professional organization that grants this certification, ISC2, has an excellent reputation and is highly regarded for its rigorous standards.
The SSCP exam covers a broad range of security topics, emphasizing both technical expertise and strategic skills. The goal is to assess whether candidates can effectively implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure in accordance with established security policies and procedures.
The SSCP exam covers a broad range of security topics, emphasizing both technical expertise and strategic skills. The goal is to assess whether candidates can effectively implement, mEarning your SSCP certification prepares you for a variety of mid-level IT and cybersecurity roles. An SSCP-certified professional can go on to become a Network Security Engineer, Information Security Analyst, Security Consultant, Systems Administrator, or Security Consultant. With additional experience and training, you could pursue various specialization paths or move into leadership roles.onitor, and administer IT infrastructure in accordance with established security policies and procedures.
