(ISC)2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
(ISC)2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

What is Systems Security Certified Practitioner?

(ISC)2 has organized a list of certifications which are mainly dealing with security issues. SSCP is a product of (ISC)2 which sets its focus on assessing knowledge more related to information security systems. This credential acknowledges security officers who can better understand the security ideas.

Significance of SSCP

(ISC)2 is the world front-runner that educates and certifies security professionals worldwide. It mainly demonstrates the security knowledge in IT via SSP credential that is offered by (ISC)2. Adding more, it will identify the recognized qualification and will further demonstrate candidate knowledge of standards and willingness to start a business. SSCPs are required to attain CPE credits every year to maintain the certification.

SSCP Domains

SSCP CBK has seven domains in total which are as under:

  • Access Controls
  • Security operations and administrations
  • Monitoring and analysis
  • Risk, Response and Recovery
  • Cryptography
  • Networks and communication
  • Malicious Code and Activity

Prerequisites?

In order to attain SSCP credential, fewer steps are to be followed:

  • Minimum one year professional experience in one or more out of seven domains.
  • Passing SCCP Exam
  • Through an ISC2 member, send a professional endorsement to ISC2.

Exam Format and Preparatory ideas?

ISC2 are CBT exams. SSCP exam contains 125 MCQs with allocated time of 3 hours. For preparation, download Exam Outline, Buy 2nd Edition, official ISC2 Guide to SSCP CBK. Attend Official (ISC)2 SSCP CBK Training seminar that is conducted for candidates in which Live online training Private and on-site training is given.Go for Exam Scoring FAQs in order to know scoring criteria.

How to apply?

In order to apply, a candidate has to create an account at Pearson Vue so that he or she may schedule the SSCP CBT exam. Onwards, assure yourself of examination agreements. Exam dates will get issued after scheduling. The SSCP exam is available in English, Indonesian, Japanese and Portuguese-Brazilian. In order to know more details, download SSCP brochure that is available on the site.www.isc2.org/sscp

Fee Criteria

The exam costs $250 or $300 depending on the time of application to be processed.

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How to Renew or Recertify?

ISC2 credentials are to be recertified every 3 years. The candidate has to pay $65 for annual maintenance. Also, he has to collect 60 credits (seminars and online trainings for recertification.

For more details, do visit www.isc2.org