SSCP Certification Overview

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An SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) is a hands-on information security professional who monitors systems for threats.

SSCPs need knowledge of information technology theory, cybersecurity policies, and using programming languages like command-line, PowerShell, Java, HTML, CSS, Python, and C#.

Beyond technical proficiency, SSCPs need interpersonal skills, adaptability, critical thinking, communication, and emotional intelligence.

Employers value both technical and soft skills for SSCPs, because they need to work with people.

A cybersecurity certification focused on hands-on, technical fundamentals.

Requires at least one year of cumulative cybersecurity work experience in seven domains and knowledge of the (ISC)2 SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).

A designation earned by candidates without the required work experience after passing the SSCP exam.

A certificate is proof of completing a course, while certification typically needs experience and often an exam.

Basic knowledge and skills applicable to protecting information systems.

A software security model, potentially encompassing requirements for applications and systems.

Weaknesses in software that can be exploited by attackers.

A model describing the steps attackers take to compromise a system.

Unauthorized transfer of data.

Procedures for dealing with security breaches or incidents.

Users building IT systems outside of standard processes.

Different ways of deploying applications and services in the cloud.

Techniques to ensure security in cloud environments.

Accuracy and reliability of information.

Stages in managing the accuracy and reliability of information.

Data stored on a device or server.

Data being transmitted.

Data actively used by a system or application.

Analyzing potential security threats of a system.

Weaknesses in software throughout its development and use.

Security risks stemming from human error or lack of security awareness.

Security models that represent either good or bad security practices in software.

Security measures designed to prevent unwanted actions.

Different ways of delivering cloud computing services.

A plan to keep essential business functions running during a crisis or disaster.

A plan to restore critical IT systems and data after a disaster.

Methods for creating copies of data and systems to protect against loss.

Data protected by encryption, important for security.

Exact copies of a system's configuration or data for recovery

Using cloud services for system restoration and continuity.

Paths that attackers use to compromise a system or organization.

Evaluating the security posture of a system or organization.

Combining different communication technologies (e.g., phone, internet).

Ongoing evaluation of security posture and compliance.

Software-Defined Networking and Security.

A culture and methodology that integrates security into software development.

Protecting the security of the organizations involved in providing goods and services.

Part of the internet easily accessible through search engines.

Part of the internet not indexed by search engines.

Part of the internet intentionally hidden and often used for illegal activities.

Certified Information Systems Security Professional; globally recognized information security professional.

CISSP concentration for security architects, designing & implementing network security.

CISSP concentration for incorporating security into business operations.

CISSP concentration for cybersecurity managers.

Systems Security Certified Practitioner; skilled IT infrastructure security practitioner.

Certified Cloud Security Professional; expert in cloud security.