ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Description:

The ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification validates expertise in IT security operations and administration. This course prepares participants to pass the SSCP exam by covering all seven domains outlined in the ISC2 SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). Participants will learn risk management, network security, access control, cryptography, security operations, incident response, and more. The training includes hands-on labs, case studies, and real-world security scenarios.
By the end of the course, participants will have a strong foundation in security principles, tools, and techniques required to protect IT infrastructures and successfully pass the SSCP certification exam.

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Duration: 5 Days

Course Code: BDT409

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:
✔ Understand the core security concepts required for IT security operations.
✔ Apply access control measures to safeguard system integrity.
✔ Implement secure network and communications strategies.
✔ Analyze and mitigate security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
✔ Manage security incidents, logging, and monitoring.
✔ Utilize cryptography and PKI to secure sensitive data.
✔ Understand security governance, compliance, and best practices.

• Basic knowledge of IT security principles
• Understanding of networking and operating systems
• 1 year of experience in IT security (recommended, but not mandatory)

• IT Security Professionals
  Systems Administrators
  Network Security Engineers
  Security Analysts
  Security Consultants
  Anyone seeking ISC2 SSCP certification

Course Outline:

📌 Module 1: Security Operations & Administration (Domain 1)
● Security governance and policies
● Roles & responsibilities of security professionals
● Risk management and mitigation strategies
● Security frameworks, standards, and regulations (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA)
● Asset management and data classification
● Change management and security awareness training
● Incident response planning and disaster recovery
🔹 Hands-On Labs:
✔ Configuring security policies on Windows/Linux systems
✔ Implementing access control policies in Active Directory

📌 Module 2: Access Controls (Domain 2)
● Identification, authentication, and authorization methods
● Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and federated identity
● Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) vs. Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
● Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Zero Trust security
● Common attacks on access control (brute force, credential stuffing)
🔹 Hands-On Labs:
✔ Implementing user authentication using LDAP & Kerberos
✔ Configuring MFA and role-based access control (RBAC)

📌 Module 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring, & Analysis (Domain 3)
● Risk management frameworks (NIST RMF, ISO 31000)
● Vulnerability management and assessment tools (Nessus, Qualys)
● Security monitoring with SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK Stack)
● Threat intelligence and cyber threat hunting
● Security auditing and compliance reporting
🔹 Hands-On Labs:
✔ Conducting vulnerability scanning using Nessus
✔ Configuring a SIEM tool for log monitoring

📌 Module 4: Incident Response & Recovery (Domain 4)
● Incident response lifecycle (Preparation, Detection, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, Lessons Learned)
● Digital forensics and evidence collection
● Business Continuity Planning (BCP) & Disaster Recovery (DR)
● Security logging, monitoring, and event correlation
● Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
🔹 Hands-On Labs:
✔ Analyzing security logs for incident detection
✔ Simulating an incident response scenario

📌 Module 5: Cryptography (Domain 5)
● Fundamentals of encryption (symmetric vs asymmetric cryptography)
● Cryptographic algorithms: AES, RSA, ECC, SHA-256
● Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate management
● Secure key management best practices
● Cryptanalysis and common cryptographic attacks
🔹 Hands-On Labs:
✔ Encrypting files with OpenSSL
✔ Configuring PKI and certificate-based authentication

📌 Module 6: Network & Communications Security (Domain 6)
● Network security fundamentals (OSI & TCP/IP models)
● Secure network protocols (HTTPS, TLS/SSL, IPsec, SSH)
● Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and DDoS protection mechanisms
● Wireless network security (WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X)
● VPN security and remote access control
● Cloud security considerations (AWS, Azure, GCP)
🔹 Hands-On Labs:
✔ Configuring a firewall using iptables
✔ Securing SSH and VPN connections

📌 Module 7: Systems & Application Security (Domain 7)
● Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC)
● Web application security (OWASP Top 10)
● Secure coding best practices
● Mobile and IoT security threats
● Patch management and system hardening techniques
🔹 Hands-On Labs:
✔ Web application vulnerability scanning with OWASP ZAP
✔ Hardening a Linux server against common attacks
🛠 Capstone Project: Real-World Cybersecurity Challenge
On the final day, participants will apply their knowledge in a real-world cybersecurity scenario involving:
✔ Conducting a penetration test on a simulated network
✔ Identifying vulnerabilities and applying security controls
✔ Implementing access control policies and monitoring logs
✔ Generating an incident response report

📌 Course Materials Provided
✅ ISC2 SSCP Official Study Guide
✅ SSCP Practice Exam Questions & Answers
✅ Lab Exercises & Configuration Guides
✅ Security Cheat Sheets & Study Notes

📌 Exam Information (ISC2 SSCP Certification)
● Exam Duration: 3 hours
● Number of Questions: 125 (Multiple Choice)
● Passing Score: 700/1000
● Exam Format: Computer-Based Testing (CBT) at Pearson VUE Centers
● Certification Body: ISC2 (International Information System Security Certification Consortium)
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📌 Why Take This Course?
✔ Covers all 7 ISC2 SSCP CBK domains with in-depth training.
✔ Includes hands-on labs for real-world cybersecurity experience.
✔ Prepares participants for the ISC2 SSCP certification exam.
✔ Taught by experienced security professionals.
✔ Access to SSCP practice tests and exam prep resources.