ISC2: Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

The SSCP is the ideal certification for IT administrators, managers, directors, and network security professionals responsible for the day-to-day security operations of critical organizational assets. This certification is valuable for professionals in 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

The SSCP validates your proficiency in implementing, monitoring, and administering IT infrastructure using industry-leading security best practices and standards.

Domain 1. Security Concepts and Practices
Domain 2. Access Controls
Domain 3. Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis
Domain 4. Incident Response and Recovery
Domain 5. Cryptography
Domain 6. Network and Communications Security
Domain 7. Systems and Application Security

To earn the cybersecurity certification, candidates must pass the exam and demonstrate one year of cumulative work experience in at least one of the domains outlined in the ISC2 SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).