Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
If you’re an information security professional looking to demonstrate your competence in best security practices in IT, then the SSCP certification is for you
More info about our SSCP coursesWhy choose the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)?
The SSCP certification is the ideal credential for you if you have proven technical skills and practical security knowledge in hands-on operational IT roles.
It credits your ability to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure. It shows your comprehensive understanding of information security policies and procedures that ensure data confidentiality, integrity and availability.
The SSCP indicates your technical ability to tackle the operational demands and responsibilities required in a security role. You’ll be tested on authentication, security testing, intrusion detection/prevention, incident response and recovery, attacks and countermeasures, cryptography, malicious code countermeasures and more. SSCPs benefit from a global network of certified members and valuable resources and support to help them to continually develop and advance in their careers.
Course Guide
The key facts about your online training
Certification: Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Study time: 20-30 hours
Vendor: (ISC)²
Provider: Skillsoft
Student support: StudentCare™, Career Services and expert mentoring
Prerequisites: 1+ years experience in 1+ of relevant SSCP domains, this can be accrued after passing the exam
Assessment: 1 x 180 minute exam (included), 125 questions. Also includes practice exam and questions
Resources: Internet access and email
Ideal for: Senior network security engineers, senior security systems analysts or senior security administrators