Details of SSCP Certification Exam

The (ISC)2 SSCP designation is dedicated to IT managers, administrators, network security specialists, or directors who are responsible for the operational security in the company they are working for. Also, this certificate can be a great achievement for System Administrators, Security Analysts, Network Security Engineers, or System Engineers. Besides, the Security Specialists, System Analysts, Database, or Security Administrators will also find this certification helpful for their career path. The candidates who want to take the SSCP certification exam should demonstrate that they have at least one year of paid work experience in at least one of the domains tested in the final exam. Also, in case the candidates have a bachelor's or master’s degree in one cybersecurity program, then the prerequisite for one year of experience will be compensated. In case the candidates cannot demonstrate that they have one year of experience, then they can take the certification test and become an (ISC)2 Associate. Thus, they will have two years to earn the required one-year experience and be eligible for getting the designation. As for the SSCP certification exam, it has a duration of 3 hours and includes 125 questions. All of them are multiple-choice items. The candidates can pass it if they manage to obtain 700 points out of a maximum of 1000. Also, the official test is available in different languages. The exam-takers can choose between English, Brazilian, and Japanese languages. Another important aspect that the candidates should know is that this is a proctored exam. This means that they should enter on the Pearson VUE platform and follow the steps for registration. Once the enrollment process is complete, then examinees will have to choose an available testing center and start preparing for the test.

Reference: https://www.isc2.org/certifications/sscp/sscp-certification-exam-outline#Domain%201:%20Security%20Concepts%20and%20Practices

Training Materials for SSCP Exam

Obtaining the (ISC)2 SSCP validation can be obtained if the candidates manage to find the right mix between the training classes delivered by (ISC)2 expert trainers and the self-paced materials that they find on verified sources. The candidates who want to get certified can try the following:

• (ISC)2 SSCP Actual Exam Questions and Answers

  This book was published by Exam Boost and it is available on Amazon. The exam-takers can buy it in Kindle format for $19.99. It contains more than 500 real exam questions that help the candidates check their preparedness level and get used to the exam difficulty. All answers are displayed at the end of the book and they are organized in a table. Therefore, the readers are not spoiled with answers after each chapter. In addition, the author follows the chapters tested in the SSCP exam. So, all questions are extracted from past real validations. This means that all information provided in this book is 100% verified and should be considered a reliable source of training. Finally, the answers help the readers understand which topics they should focus on more and help them get the necessary information to get certified easier and faster.

• Instructor-led Online Training for Systems Security Certified Practitioner

  This is one of the official training classes delivered by the vendor. It is organized either in a session that lasts for 8 weeks during which the exam-takers will have classes 2 times per week while the second delivery method will be during 5 consecutive days. Irrespective of the method candidates choose, the (ISC)2 authorized trainer will deliver the class by following the exam topics and offering comprehensive details on different information security concepts. The trainers will organize the course by combining different methods to help the attendees improve their knowledge retention and reinforce the topics in which they were not so experienced. Apart from the instructor-led training, the attendees will also get additional materials from (ISC)2. Therefore, they will receive the official (ISC)2 courseware and the student’s handbook, available in electronic format. Also, examinees will receive interactive flashcards and access to post-course assessment that will help them consolidate their knowledge.

• (ISC)2 SSCP Study Guide and SSCP Practice Test Kit

  This is the second edition available for this kit that provides comprehensive information to candidates who want to get SSCP certified. The kit is available on Amazon in paperback format. Its author is Mike Wills. As it combines both the study guide and practice tests workbook, this kit becomes an all-inclusive official exam preparation material. Also, this kit is approved by the vendor, which means that it comes with verified and updated information on the topics tested during the certification exam. The second edition was created based on the best practices and experience from past real tests. Thus, it includes an in-depth look at each of the domains assessed in the SSCP certification exam, following (ISC)2 guidelines and principles. Thanks to the expert content included in these materials, the exam-takers will pass the official exam faster and smarter. Besides, the practice questions are permanently updated to help the candidates understand how the exam is structured and check their preparedness level.