SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner

The world of IT security is fast-paced and exciting, with the potential for high earnings—but it can also be competitive. To stay ahead, you will need a certification like the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), a premier credential that is ideal for those wanting to begin or advance a career in computer networking or security. An SSCP exam prep course is a great way to ensure you have the knowledge to succeed—and take on more responsibility with your current or future employer.

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6 Months / 75 Course Hrs

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$1,795

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Details + Objectives

Course code: GES3105

What you will learn

Understand authentication, identity management, and network trusts
Master cloud computing security concepts, as well as network data security
Learn about wireless security and cellular technologies
Explore malware identification and mitigation
Discover risk management, security assessment, and incident handling
Practice cryptography, encryption, PKI, and certificates
Understand security auditing and systems monitoring and analysis

How you will benefit

Become prepared to work as a Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Prepare yourself for a career as an information security analyst, computer system analyst, security management specialist, or computer user support specialist
Begin or advance your career in computer networking or security

How the course is taught

Self-paced, online course
6 Months to complete
Open enrollment, begin anytime
75 course hours

Outline

Security Operations and Administration
1. What is ISC/SSCP
2. Security Basics
3. Segregation of duties
4. Security controls
5. Administrative controls
6. Assessing compliance
7. Types of security controls
8. Asset management
9. Change management lifecycle
Access Controls
1. Types of authentication
2. Access Controls
3. RBAC
4. Rule Based Access Control
5. MAC
6. DAC
7. Trust relationships
8. Transitive
9. Zero
10. Identity management
11. Authorization
Risk Identification
1. Definitions – risk, risk management, vulnerability
2. Determining risk levels
3. Key Risk Indicator
4. Types of risk responses
5. Acceptance
6. Mitigation
7. Identifying risks and vulnerabilities
8. Creating baselines and anomalies
9. Risk management frameworks (RMF) – enterprise level
10. COBIT
11. Vulnerability management planning
12. Creating reports
13. Remediation
14. Continuous monitoring
15. Slow performance of systems/crashing
16. Network
17. Metrics and data analysis
18. Event triggers
19. Legal restraints
Incident Response
1. Response plan
2. Documenting a response plan
3. First steps
4. Recording any changes/moves made to secure data – chain of custody
5. Contain damage (disconnect drives, etc)
6. Next steps
7. Plan on how to resolve issue
8. Investigate source of incident – forensic investigation
9. Begin recovery
10. Document all actions
11. After actions reporting
12. Document future prevention plan
13. Provide employee/personal training to avoid repeat scenario
14. Backup planning
15. Testing backups
16. Emergency response plans
Cryptography
1. Laws and regulations
2. ISO
3. Data encryption
4. Encryption during transit
5. Encryption at rest
6. Strength of encryptions
7. What is Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
8. Certificate authority
9. What uses PKI
10. Key creation and destruction
11. PGP
12. GPG
13. Blockchain
14. Nonrepudiation
15. Digital Signatures
16. HMAC
17. Security protocols
18. SSL/TLS
19. S/MIME
20. DKIM
Network and Communication Security
1. Parts of a network
2. Routers/switches
3. Firewalls
4. IDS/IPS
5. TCP/IP model
6. OSI Model
7. Compare/contrast models side by side
8. Important protocols in IP stack
9. HTTP
10. Email protocols
11. Other common protocols – FTP, DNS
12. Network topologies
13. Bus
14. Ring
15. Hybrid
16. Peer-to-peer
17. Switches
18. VLANs
19. Switchport abilities
20. Trunking
21. Routers
22. Routing protocols
23. Load balancing
24. RADIUS
25. TACACS
26. ACLs
27. Remote access through VPN
28. VPN
29. Types
30. Function
31. VPN topology
32. Firewalls
33. Selecting an appropriate technology
34. Best practices
35. Firewall evasion
36. Other devices
37. Wireless topology
38. Wireless Standards
39. Encryption
40. Authentication
41. Threats
42. Prevention
43. Placement of APs/antennas
44. Bluetooth
45. NFC technology
Systems and Applications Security

Network attacks
Ransomware
Trojans
Exploits
Spyware/Adware
Man in the Middle
Rootkits
Social Engineering attacks
Whaling
Password hacking
System hardening
Anti-Virus
Host based IDS
Host Based firewalls
Utilities
Common types
Application whitelisting
Mobile device management
Encryption
Mobile application management
Restrictions
DLP
Disk encryption
File level encryption
Containerization
Cloud security
Data transmission
Benefits/drawbacks of cloud
Data ownership in cloud environments
Virtualization

Instructors & Support

Derrick Coston

Derrick Coston is a blue-team cybersecurity professional. Derrick has run a team of cybersecurity professionals for a major financial institution. Outside of teaching classes such as CISA and CISSP, Derrick serves as a cybersecurity consultant and auditor for organizations, and performs security assessments for large organizations.

Requirements

Prerequisites:

This is an advanced level course. You should have a base knowledge about computer hardware, networking, and security knowledge. It is recommended that you should either first take CompTIA A+ and Network+ or have the equivalent of two years of experience working with computers.

Systems administration experience
Familiarity with TCP/IP
An understanding of UNIX, Linux, and Windows
Intermediate-level knowledge of network security concepts

Certification Requirements:

Candidates must have a minimum of one-year full-time experience in one or more of the seven domains of the current SSCP Exam Outline. Earning a post-secondary degree (bachelors or masters) in computer science, information technology (IT) or related fields may satisfy up to one year of the required experience. Part-time work and internships may also count towards the experience requirement.

https://www.isc2.org/certifications/sscp/sscp-experience-requirements

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Virtual Labs included with course
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

Study guide
Practice exams

The following textbook(s) will also be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide, 3rd Edition

More About

About Certification: ISC2

The International Information System Security Certification Consortium, or ISC2, is a non-profit organization which specializes in training and certifications for cybersecurity professionals. It has been described as the "world's largest IT security organization".

ISC2 is the world's leading member association for cybersecurity professionals. With more than 600,000 members, their candidates and associates lead the profession with the same shared vision.

FAQ

According to ZipRecruiter, the SSCP certification prepares for several different roles with differing salaries:

Systems administrator - Salary $88,927 (average annual)
Cybersecurity analyst – Salary $99,400 (average annual)
Network manager – Salary $106,570 (average annual)
Information systems security officer - Salary $118,327 (average annual)
Network and computer systems administrator - Salary $83,055 (average annual)

Yes, this course will prepare you for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) exam offered by ISC2. (Exam not included)

Valid experience includes information systems security-related work performed or work that requires information security knowledge and involves direct application of that knowledge. For the SSCP certification, one year of cumulative work experience in one or more of the seven domains of the SSCP CBK is required. If you do not have the required experience, you may still sit for the exam and become an Associate of ISC2until you have gained the required experience. To take the exam, you have to schedule it at an authorized testing center scheduled through VUE. A score of 700 out of 1000 is required to pass.

After you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

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SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner

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