Here's what you will get

The SSCP exam is an entry-level security exam sponsored by International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc., or ISC2. It is considered by many to be a stepping stone on the path of earning the ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Practitioner (CISSP).

Lessons

                            
Lessons 

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Exercises 

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Quizzes 

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Flashcards 

                            178+
                        
Glossary of terms 

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Test prep

                            
Pre-assessment Questions 

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Full Length Tests 

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Post-Assessment Questions 

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Exam FAQs
What are the prerequisites for this exam?	ISC2 has the following pre-requisites: A minimum of one year of cumulative work experience. In one or more of the seven domains of the SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).
What is the exam registration fee?	USD 599
Where do I take the exam?	Pearson VUE
What is the format of the exam?	Multiple choice questions
How many questions are asked in the exam?	The exam contains 125 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?	180 minutes
What is the passing score?	700 (on a scale of 0-1000)
What is the exam's retake policy?	Test takers who do not pass the examination the first time will be able to retest after 30 days. Test takers that fail a second time will need to wait 90 days prior to sitting for the examination again. In the unfortunate event that a candidate fails a third time, the next available time to sit for the examination will be 180 days after the most recent exam attempt. Candidates are eligible to sit for (ISC) examinations a maximum of 3 times within a calendar year.
Where can I find more information about this exam?	To know more about the SSCP-2017, click here.
What are the career opportunities after passing this exam?	Security Analyst Systems Engineer Security Administrator Database Administrator Systems/Network Analyst Network Security Engineer Security Consultant/Specialist Systems/Network Administrator

Here's what you will learn

Lesson 1: Introduction

Lesson 2: Information Security: The Systems Security Certified Practitioner Certification

About the (ISC)2 Organization
Exams, Testing, and Certification
The SSCP Exam
Summary
Exam Essentials

Lesson 3: Security Basics: A Foundation

The Development of Security Techniques
Understanding Security Terms and Concepts
Security Foundation Concepts
Participating in Security Awareness Education
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab Study Guide

Lesson 4: Domain 1: Access Controls

What Are Controls?
Types of Access Controls
Identification
Authentication
System-Level Access Controls
Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
Nondiscretionary Access Control
Mandatory Access Control
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab Study Guide

Lesson 5: Domain 2: Security Operations and Administration

Security Administration Concepts and Principles
Data Management Policies
Endpoint Device Security
Security Education and Awareness Training
Business Continuity Planning
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab Study Guide

Lesson 6: Domain 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis

Understanding the Risk Management Process
Risk Management Frameworks and Guidance for Managing Risks
Risk Analysis and Risk Assessment
Managing Risks
Risk Visibility and Reporting
Analyzing Monitoring Results
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab Study Guide

Lesson 7: Domain 4: Incident Response and Recovery

Event and Incident Handling Policy
Creating and Maintaining an Incident Response Plan
Understanding and Supporting Forensic Investigations
Understanding and Supporting the Business Continuity Plan and the Disaster Recovery Plan
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab Study Guide