Information Technology

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP )

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Description

The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) course is a certification that has been awarded to security professionals who meet the required standards to demonstrate proficiency in network and systems security. The SSCP certification course covers topics such as risk management, cryptography, access controls, security operations, incident response and audit management. The course is designed to help security professionals assess system and network risks, vulnerabilities and risks, implement security policies and protocols, and monitor system security. It also offers guidance for managing security incidents, recovering from them and maintaining compliance. The SSCP is meant for a broad range of IT security personnel, including IT administrators, support staff and security profession

Course Overview

Course Objective

The Systems Security Certified Practitioner course has the following objectives: To increase knowledge and understanding in the areas of system security principles, policies, and procedures. To help participants develop the skills required to implement and enforce these principles, policies and procedures in a secure computing environment. To teach technical procedures for managing systems and networks in a secure manner. To provide hands-on experience identifying security vulnerabilities in systems and networks, and strategies to reduce risks. To introduce the latest developments in systems and network security. To gain the necessary skills to effectively analyze system security problems and provide solutions. To improve communication and coordination of system security processes with other IT and security teams. To provide insight into successful systems security management techniques.

Who Should Attend

The target audience for Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) training are individuals who work in IT positions responsible for the management, implementation, and evaluation of information systems security best practices This includes positions such as network administrators, system administrators, security officers, software developers, data center managers, IT auditors, and other IT professionals who focus on the security of information systems The SSCP certification is respected and recognized by the IT industry and employers, and those who attain the certification reap the benefits of increased credibility, job security, knowledge and career advancement opportunities The training provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand and apply the globally recognized information systems security practices that encompass access control, security operations, risk management, cryptography, business continuity, and legal, regulations, and investigation

Module 1: Security Operations and Administration Lesson Id 1

Module 1: Security Operations and Administration

Module 2: Access Controls Lesson Id 2

Module 2: Access Controls

Module 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring,and Analysis Lesson Id 3

Module 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring,and Analysis

Module 4: Incident Response and Recovery Lesson Id 4

Module 4: Incident Response and Recovery

Module 5: Cryptography Lesson Id 5

Module 5: Cryptography

Module 6: Network and Communications Security Lesson Id 6

Module 6: Network and Communications Security

Module 7: Systems and Application Security Lesson Id 7

Module 7: Systems and Application Security

Lesson Id	Title	Description
1	Module 1: Security Operations and Administration	Implement and maintain authentication methods<br />Support internetwork trust architectures<br />Participate in the identity management lifecycle<br />Implement access controls
2	Module 2: Access Controls	Comply with codes of ethics<br />Understand security concepts<br />Document, implement, and maintain functional security controls<br />Participate in asset management<br />Implement security controls and assess compliance<br />Participate in change management<br />Participate in security awareness and training<br />Participate in physical security operations (e.g., data center assessment, badging)
3	Module 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring,and Analysis	Understand the risk management process<br />Perform security assessment activities<br />Operate and maintain monitoring systems (e.g., continuous monitoring)<br />Analyze monitoring results
4	Module 4: Incident Response and Recovery	Support incident lifecycle<br />Understand and support forensic investigations<br />Understand and support Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) activities
5	Module 5: Cryptography	Understand fundamental concepts of cryptography<br />Understand reasons and requirements for cryptography<br />Understand and support secure protocols<br />Understand Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems
6	Module 6: Network and Communications Security	Understand and apply fundamental concepts of networking<br />Understand network attacks and countermeasures (e.g., DDoS, man-in-the-middle, DNS poisoning)<br />Manage network access controls<br />Manage network security<br />Operate and configure network-based security devices<br />Operate and configure wireless technologies (e.g., bluetooth, NFC, WiFi)
7	Module 7: Systems and Application Security	Identify and analyze malicious code and activity<br />Implement and operate endpoint device security<br />Operate and configure cloud security<br />Operate and secure virtual environments