(ISC)2 SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner Official Study Guide - Softcover

Wills, Mike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119542944 ISBN 13: 9781119542940

Publisher: Sybex, 2019

Synopsis

The only SSCP study guide officially approved by (ISC)²

The (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification is a well-known vendor-neutral global IT security certification. The SSCP is designed to show that holders have the technical skills to implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure using information security policies and procedures.

This comprehensive Official Study Guide—the only study guide officially approved by (ISC)²—covers all objectives of the seven SSCP domains.

• Access Controls
• Security Operations and Administration
• Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis
• Incident Response and Recovery
• Cryptography
• Network and Communications Security
• Systems and Application Security

If you’re an information security professional or student of cybersecurity looking to tackle one or more of the seven domains of the SSCP, this guide gets you prepared to pass the exam and enter the information security workforce with confidence. 

About this title

About the Author

Mike Wills, SSCP, CISSP, Assistant Professor and Program Chair of Applied Information Technologies in the College of Business at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Worldwide Campus. Mike has been a pioneer in ethical hacking since his days as a phone phreak. His many years of cutting-edge experience in secure systems design, development, and operation have enriched the dozens of courses he's built and taught. He created ERAU's Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance degree program and leads the university's teaching and courseware development for the Microsoft Software & Systems Academy at ERAU's 13 US teaching sites.

From the Back Cover

Completely new for the 2018 updated exam objectives, including Access Controls, Security Operations and Administration, Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis, and much more…

Includes interactive online learning environment and study tools with:

• 450 Practice questions
• 100 Electronic flashcards
• Searchable key term glossary

Your complete guide to preparing for the SSCP exam

The (ISC)2 SSCP Official Study Guide, Second Edition is your one-stop resource for complete coverage of the SSCP exam objectives. This Sybex Study Guide leads self-paced learners on a topic-by-topic journey through the foundations and into in-depth explorations of SSCP knowledge domains, while also providing specific information relevant to helping businesses of all sizes remain accountable, compliant, and secure. This book guides your preparation for the SSCP Certification Exam — while providing current, focused tutorials and explanations of the underlying concepts, ideas, and technologies you'll use every day and for years to come.

Coverage of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:

• Access Controls
• Security Operations and Administration
• Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis
• Incident Response and Recovery
• Cryptography
• Network and Communications Security
• Systems and Application Security

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, visit http://www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain a year of FREE access to:

• Interactive test bank with 2 practice exams, for a total of 450 questions!
• 100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam.
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared.

ABOUT THE SSCP CERTIFICATION

The SSCP recognizes your hands-on, technical abilities and practical experience. It proves you have that skills to implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure using information security policies and procedures—ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. This certification is ideal for students pursuing security degrees as well as those in the field looking to take their careers to the next level.

Visit www.isc2.org/sscp to learn more.

From the Inside Flap

Completely new for the 2018 updated exam objectives, including Access Controls, Security Operations and Administration, Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis, and much more…

Includes interactive online learning environment and study tools with:

• 450 Practice questions
• 100 Electronic flashcards
• Searchable key term glossary

Your complete guide to preparing for the SSCP exam

The (ISC)2 SSCP Official Study Guide, Second Edition is your one-stop resource for complete coverage of the SSCP exam objectives. This Sybex Study Guide leads self-paced learners on a topic-by-topic journey through the foundations and into in-depth explorations of SSCP knowledge domains, while also providing specific information relevant to helping businesses of all sizes remain accountable, compliant, and secure. This book guides your preparation for the SSCP Certification Exam — while providing current, focused tutorials and explanations of the underlying concepts, ideas, and technologies you'll use every day and for years to come.

Coverage of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:

• Access Controls
• Security Operations and Administration
• Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis
• Incident Response and Recovery
• Cryptography
• Network and Communications Security
• Systems and Application Security

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, visit http://www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain a year of FREE access to:

• Interactive test bank with 2 practice exams, for a total of 450 questions!
• 100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam.
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared.

ABOUT THE SSCP CERTIFICATION

The SSCP recognizes your hands-on, technical abilities and practical experience. It proves you have that skills to implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure using information security policies and procedures—ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. This certification is ideal for students pursuing security degrees as well as those in the field looking to take their careers to the next level.

Visit www.isc2.org/sscp to learn more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119542944
• ISBN 13: 9781119542940
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 688