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ISC2 Systems Security
Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Validate your hands-on technical skills in IT security with the ISC2 SSCP — a globally recognised associate-level credential for security practitioners with one year of experience.

Systems Security Associate Level 1 Year Experience SOC Operations Access Controls Cryptography Network Security
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Security OperationsDay-to-day operational security
Access ControlsIAM & authentication
CryptographyEncryption & key management
Incident ResponseIR & recovery procedures
150
Exam Questions
3 Hrs
Duration
1 Year
Experience Req.
7
Domains
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The Practitioner-Level Security Cert Employers Trust

SSCP validates the operational security skills that security teams rely on every day in SOC and infrastructure roles worldwide.

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SSCP-certified practitioners earn significantly above non-certified peers in security roles.
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Security Operations Centre roles are expanding globally as cyber threats increase.
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Key Domains
Comprehensive coverage of operational security — from access controls to cryptography.
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SSCP builds the technical foundation required to pursue the industry-leading CISSP.
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ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

SSCP — Systems Security Certified Practitioner

The SSCP demonstrates technical security skills and knowledge to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure using security best practices. It is ISC2's associate-level certification for practitioners who work hands-on in security roles.

Exam: SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner. Prerequisites: One year of paid work experience in one or more of the 7 SSCP domains. Associate of ISC2: If you lack the experience, you can take the exam and become an Associate, gaining experience before full certification.

Exam Overview

SSCP — Systems Security Certified Practitioner Exam Details

Language
English
Duration
180 Minutes
Total Questions
150
Passing Score
700 out of 1000
Format
Multiple Choice
Experience
1 Year in 1+ SSCP Domain

Exam details may change. Refer to the official ISC2 website for the latest information on pricing and policies.

Course Content

Complete SSCP Curriculum

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01
Security Operations and Administration
5 Topics
Understand security concepts and principles in IT infrastructure
Adhere to codes of ethics and organizational policies
Manage security documentation, asset management and configuration
Implement and support security awareness and training programmes
Participate in physical and environmental security planning
02
Access Controls
5 Topics
Understand identity management lifecycle (provisioning to deprovisioning)
Implement authentication mechanisms (passwords, biometrics, tokens, smart cards)
Integrate identity management and access control methods
Understand discretionary, mandatory and role-based access control models
Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) policies
03
Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis
5 Topics
Understand risk management concepts and frameworks
Perform risk assessment and risk analysis techniques
Collect security process data (logs, metrics, indicators)
Use security baselines and continuous monitoring strategies
Understand and apply threat intelligence principles
04
Incident Response and Recovery
4 Topics
Support incident lifecycle (preparation, identification, containment, eradication)
Understand forensic investigation principles and evidence collection
Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Perform incident response testing, training and exercises
05
Cryptography
5 Topics
Understand fundamental cryptography concepts (symmetric, asymmetric)
Understand PKI, digital certificates and certificate lifecycle
Implement hashing and digital signature techniques
Understand key management principles and key exchange protocols
Apply cryptographic methods to protect data at rest and in transit
06
Network and Communications Security
5 Topics
Understand network protocols and communications models (OSI, TCP/IP)
Implement network defence technologies (firewalls, IPS, WAF)
Understand VPN and secure remote access technologies
Apply wireless and mobile network security controls
Understand cloud networking security principles
07
Systems and Application Security
5 Topics
Understand virtualisation and cloud security considerations
Implement endpoint protection and malware defence strategies
Understand application security concepts and secure coding basics
Apply mobile device management and BYOD security policies
Support vulnerability management and patch management processes
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SSCP certification?
The SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) is an ISC2 associate-level certification for IT security practitioners. It validates hands-on technical skills to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure using security best practices across 7 domains.
How much experience is needed for SSCP?
Candidates need one year of cumulative paid work experience in one or more of the 7 SSCP domains. If you don't yet have the experience, you can still take the exam and become an Associate of ISC2.
What is the SSCP exam format?
The SSCP exam consists of 150 multiple choice questions to be completed in 180 minutes. A score of 700 out of 1000 is required to pass. The exam is administered by Pearson VUE.
Is SSCP a stepping stone to CISSP?
Absolutely. SSCP aligns with ISC2's certification path and provides the technical foundation to advance toward the CISSP. Time spent with the SSCP can count toward CISSP experience requirements.
What jobs does SSCP open up?
SSCP holders pursue roles such as Systems Administrator, Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, Network Security Engineer, IT Security Consultant and Information Security Officer.
Can I take SSCP without experience?
Yes — you can take the SSCP exam without meeting the experience requirement and become an Associate of ISC2. You will then have up to two years to earn the required one year of experience and become fully certified.
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