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Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

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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%

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Steven Sui

Great resource for solidifying knowledge of risk management, monitoring/auditing, and security assessment techniques at the operational level.

Paul Quinsy

This exam provided a great overview of security administration, access controls, and security operations fundamentals, perfect for hands-on practitioners.

Rose Remy

I appreciated the focus on network and communications security, incident response, and applying security controls in a practical, real-world setting.

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) FAQs

Candidates who pass the exam will receive an email invitation within 2 weeks, prompting them to claim their badge on Credly.

Candidates who pass the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) exam do not receive a numerical score. However, those who do not pass receive a breakdown of proficiency levels across different domains.

The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Exam must be taken at a designated exam center. It is a computer-based exam comprising 150 questions to be completed within 4 hours. Candidates cannot skip or revisit questions for review.

To sit for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) exam, candidates must be aged 16 or older.