Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) course is a comprehensive training program designed for professionals who manage and maintain secure IT systems. This course covers key cybersecurity topics, including access control, cryptography, incident response, network security, and risk management, equipping participants with the skills needed to implement security measures and protect organizations from security threats.

Course Objectives:

• Security policies, procedures, and controls

• Security awareness training

• Compliance, ethics, and privacy

• Asset management and change management

• Incident response procedures

• Monitoring and reporting

• Identification, authentication, and authorization mechanisms

• Access control models (DAC, MAC, RBAC, etc.)

• Account management practices

• Single Sign-On (SSO), federated identity, and biometrics

• Remote access security

• Risk management processes

• Threat modeling and vulnerability assessment

• Security assessment tools and techniques

• Security auditing and log analysis

• Business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR)

• Incident detection and response processes

• Incident categories and prioritization

• Root cause analysis

• Forensics basics

• Recovery and lessons learned

• Symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

• Hashing and digital signatures

• VPNs and secure communication protocols

• Key management and lifecycle

• Network protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.)

• Secure network design

• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other security devices

• Wireless and VoIP security

• Network monitoring and troubleshooting

• Secure system and software development lifecycle (SDLC)

• System hardening and patch management

• Mobile and cloud security basics

• Malware protection

• Application vulnerabilities and secure coding practices

Audience:

• System Administrators

• Network Security Engineers

• Security Analysts

• Security Administrators

• Systems Engineers

• Database Administrators

Prerequisites: 

• A minimum of one year of cumulative, paid work experience in one or more of the seven domains of the SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).

• Experience in roles such as system administration, network security, or IT support is ideal.

• If you don’t meet the experience requirement, you can still take the exam and become an (ISC)² Associate. You’ll then have two years to earn the required experience and achieve full certification

• A foundational understanding of networking, systems administration, and security concepts is recommended for success in the course.

Note:

• Exam vouchers are not included with the course, but you can contact us separately to purchase one