Smarter, faster prep for the SSCP exam The (ISC)² SSCP Official Practice Tests, 2nd Edition is the only (ISC)²-endorsed set of practice questions for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP). This book's first seven chapters cover each of the seven domains on the SSCP exam with sixty or more questions per domain, so you can focus your study efforts exactly where you need more review. When you feel well prepared, use the two complete practice exams from Sybex's online interactive learning environment as time trials to assess your readiness to take the exam.:
Coverage of all exam objectives, including:
- Security Operations and Administration
- Access Controls
- Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis
- Incident Response and Recovery
- Cryptography
- Network and Communications Security
- Systems and Application Security
SSCP certification demonstrates you have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure using security best practices, policies and procedures. It's ideal for students pursuing cybersecurity degrees as well as those in the field looking to take their careers to the next level.
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Chapter 1 Security Operations and Administration (Domain 1) |
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Chapter 2 Access Controls (Domain 2) |
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21 | (16) |
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Chapter 3 Risk identification. Monitoring, and Analysis (Domain 3) |
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Chapter 4 Incident Response and Recovery (Domain 4) |
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61 | (18) |
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Chapter 5 Cryptography (Domain 5) |
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Chapter 6 Network and Communications Security (Domain 6) |
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95 | (24) |
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Chapter 7 Systems and Application Security (Domain 7) |
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119 | (22) |
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Chapter 8 Practice Test 1 |
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Chapter 9 Practice Test 2 |
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169 | (28) |
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Appendix Answers to Review Questions |
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Chapter 1 Security Operations and Administration (Domain 1) |
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Chapter 2 Access Controls (Domain 2) |
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204 | (8) |
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Chapter 3 Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis (Domain 3) |
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212 | (9) |
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Chapter 4 Incident Response and Recovery (Domain 4) |
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221 | (8) |
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Chapter 5 Cryptography (Domain 5) |
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229 | (6) |
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Chapter 6 Network and Communications Security (Domain 6) |
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235 | (11) |
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Chapter 7 Systems and Application Security (Domain 7) |
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246 | (9) |
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Chapter 8 Practice Test 1 |
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Chapter 9 Practice Test 2 |
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Mike Chapple, PhD, CISSP, Security+, CISA, CySA+ is Teaching Professor of IT, Analytics and Operations at the University of Notre Dame. He is a leading expert on cybersecurity certification and runs CertMike.com. Mike is the author of more than 25 books including (ISC)2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide, 7th, 8th, and 9th Editions.
David Seidl, CISSP, GPEN, GCIH, CySA+, Pentest+ is the Vice President for Information Technology and CIO at Miami University of Ohio. During his IT career, he has served in a variety of technical and information security roles including serving as the Senior Director for Campus Technology Services at the University of Notre Dame and leading Notre Dames information security team as Notre Dames Director of Information Security. David has taught college courses on information security, and writes books on information security and cyberwarfare.
