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ISC SSCP Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | (ISC)² |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | System Security Certified Practitioner |
| Exam Number: | SSCP |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, English |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 125 |
| Passing Score: | 700 out of 1000 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Advanced Innovative Items |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years (requires CPE credits for renewal) |
| Related Certifications: | CISSP CCSP |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Pearson VUE test centers (onsite/online proctored available) |
| Pre Condition: | Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of cumulative work experience in one or more of the seven domains of the SSCP CBK. A candidate who doesn't have the required experience may attempt the exam, but certification is only awarded after meeting the experience requirements. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.isc2.org/certifications/sscp |
ISC SSCP Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Networks and Communications Security | 23% | - Understand network architecture concepts - Secure network components - Prevent or mitigate network attacks - Secure communications channels |
| Topic 2: Incident Response and Recovery | 14% | - Identify and report incidents - Implement corrective actions - Respond to incidents and recover - Document and communicate events |
| Topic 3: Access Controls | 16% | - Support internetwork trust architectures - Participate in the identity management lifecycle - Prevent and mitigate network access attacks - Implement and maintain authorization mechanisms - Implement and maintain authentication mechanisms |
| Topic 4: Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis | 20% | - Measure and report risk - Understand the risk lifecycle - Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies - Assess risk - Identify threats and vulnerabilities - Implement and monitor controls |
| Topic 5: Security Operations and Administration | 21% | - Maintain software inventory - Implement preventive controls - Manage configuration - Document and operate security controls - Understand security concepts - Understand and comply with codes of ethics - Conduct incident response - Understand physical security |
| Topic 6: Systems and Application Security | 16% | - Understand cloud and virtualization concepts - Identify and analyze malicious code and activity - Operate and maintain secure configurations - Address threats and vulnerabilities - Implement endpoint security |
ISC SSCP Exam: FAQ for Serious Candidates
ISC System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) is an official (ISC)² exam, listed under exam code SSCP. A passing result earns you the ISC Certification certification at the Intermediate level. It also ties into CISSP, CCSP, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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Passing ISC System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) requires 700 out of 1000, and the official registration fee is $250 USD. Retakes charge the full $250 USD again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of cumulative work experience in one or more of the seven domains of the SSCP CBK. A candidate who doesn't have the required experience may attempt the exam, but certification is only awarded after meeting the experience requirements.
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
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The ISC System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) syllabus spans 6 domains, led by Networks and Communications Security (23%), Incident Response and Recovery (14%), and Systems and Application Security (16%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
ISC System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Sample Questions:
Good security is built on which of the following concept?
- A. The Concept of Defensive Controls
- B. The Concept of Preventative controls
- C. The Concept of defense in depth
- D. The concept of a pass-through device that only allows certain traffic in and out
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Which of the following are additional access control objectives?
- A. Convenience and utility
- B. Reliability and utility
- C. Usefulness and utility
- D. Consistency and utility
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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What does the Clark-Wilson security model focus on?
- A. Confidentiality
- B. Integrity
- C. Availability
- D. Accountability
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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What is the name of the protocol use to set up and manage Security Associations (SA) for IP Security (IPSec)?
- A. Secure Key Exchange Mechanism
- B. Internet Key Exchange (IKE)
- C. Oakley
- D. Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Which of the following OSI layers provides routing and related services?
- A. Presentation Layer
- B. Network Layer
- C. Session Layer
- D. Physical Layer
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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