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title: SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner
description: Prepare for the SSCP exam and advance your IT security career with our comprehensive online course. Stay competitive in this fast-paced industry!
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# SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner

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Completion Time

75 hours

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Access Time

183 Days

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Outcome

Industry Certification

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Language

English

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Training Level

Beginner

#### Delivery Information:

Online Asynchronous Self-paced

#### Description

The world of IT security is fast-paced and exciting, with the potential for high earnings—but it can also be competitive. To stay ahead, you'll need a certification like the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), a premier credential that is ideal for those wanting to begin or advance a career in computer networking or security. This online SSCP course will prepare you for this industry-recognized certification exam, as well as a career in the information technology sector.

The SSCP is one of the best cybersecurity certifications you can earn, especially as an entry-level professional. An SSCP exam prep course is a great way to ensure you have the knowledge to succeed—and that you can prove it to your employer. This course will also prepare you for a career as a network administrator or security administrator, and help you stay up-to-date on your skills if you already work in the IT sector.

#### Learning Outcomes

 What you will learn:

- Understand authentication, identity management, and network trusts
- Master cloud computing security concepts, as well as network data security
- Learn about wireless security and cellular technologies
- Explore malware identification and mitigation
- Discover risk management, security assessment, and incident handling
- Practice cryptography, encryption, PKI, and certificates
- Understand security auditing and systems monitoring and analysis

How you will benefit:

- Become prepared to work as a Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
- Prepare yourself for a career as an information security analyst, computer system analyst, security management specialist, or computer user support specialist
- Begin or advance your career in computer networking or security

#### Requirements

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##### Technology Requirements

Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled
- The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )
- Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice

Other:

- Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.
- E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.)

##### Prerequisites

This is an advanced level course. You should have a base knowledge about computer hardware, networking, and security knowledge. It is recommended that you should either first take CompTIA A+ and Network+ or have the equivalent of two years of experience working with computers.

- Systems administration experience
- Familiarity with TCP/IP
- An understanding of UNIX, Linux, and Windows
- Intermediate-level knowledge of network security concepts

**Certification Requirements:**

Candidates must have a minimum of one-year full-time experience in one or more of the seven domains of the current SSCP Exam Outline. Earning a post-secondary degree (bachelors or masters) in computer science, information technology (IT) or related fields may satisfy up to one year of the required experience. Part-time work and internships may also count towards the experience requirement.

[https://www.isc2.org/certifications/sscp/sscp-experience-requirements](https://www.isc2.org/certifications/sscp/sscp-experience-requirements)

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