Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Exam

The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification is designed for individuals who possess demonstrable technical proficiency and practical, hands-on experience in operational IT roles. It validates a practitioner's capacity to deploy, oversee, and manage IT infrastructure in alignment with information security protocols and guidelines, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Who should take the exam?

The SSCP certification is well-suited for IT administrators, managers, directors, and network security professionals tasked with the hands-on operational security of their organization's critical assets. This includes individuals holding roles such as:

• Network Security Engineer
• Systems Administrator
• Security Analyst
• Systems Engineer
• Security Consultant/Specialist
• Security Administrator
• Systems/Network Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Health Information Manager
• Practice Manager

Exam Course Outline 

The Exam covers the given topics  - 

• Domain 1: Security Operations and Administration 16%
• Domain 2: Access Controls 15%
• Domain 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis 15%
• Domain 4: Incident Response and Recovery 14%
• Domain 5: Cryptography 9%
• Domain 6: Network and Communication Security 16%
• Domain 7: Systems and Application Security 15%