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(SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner Specialization
Pearson

(SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner Specialization

SSCP Certified Complete Cybersecurity Training. In-Demand IT Security Skills Prepare you for SSCP Certification Exam With 15 Hours of Video Training

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Beginner level

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1 month at 5 hours a week
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Overview

  • Master the principles of risk management and incident response to effectively safeguard organizational assets.

  • Gain proficiency in implementing robust access controls and endpoint security measures.

  • Develop a thorough understanding of network and communication security to protect data integrity and confidentiality.

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July 2025

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Specialization - 7 course series

What you'll learn

  • Master the foundational concepts of security operations, including the CIA triad and functional security controls.

  • Understand the importance of change management and configuration management in maintaining secure environments.

  • Develop strategies for effective security awareness training as a vital administrative control.

  • Integrate physical security measures with cybersecurity practices for comprehensive protection.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Security Awareness
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Security Management
Category: Data Security
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Computer Security Awareness Training
Category: Safety and Security
Category: Change Control
Category: Security Controls

What you'll learn

  • Understand and apply basic and advanced cryptographic solutions for data protection.

  • Master the principles of public key infrastructure (PKI) to establish trusted communications.

  • Learn to select and implement secure protocols for enhanced data security.

  • Develop proficiency in symmetric and asymmetric encryption, and hashing for data integrity.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Encryption
Category: Cryptography
Category: Public Key Infrastructure
Category: Network Security
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Digital Communications
Category: Data Security
Category: Data Integrity

What you'll learn

  • Master authentication methods and identity management life cycles.

  • Understand and apply various access control models (DAC, MAC, RBAC).

  • Conduct effective vulnerability assessments and continuous security monitoring.

  • Develop skills in quantitative and qualitative risk management.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Authentications
Category: Multi-Factor Authentication
Category: Computer Security
Category: User Accounts
Category: Data Access
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: User Provisioning
Category: Security Controls

What you'll learn

  • Conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and manage vulnerabilities effectively.

  • Implement continuous security monitoring and manage logs and SIMs.

  • Analyze monitoring results to detect and trace malicious activities.

  • Apply qualitative and quantitative risk assessment techniques.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Continuous Monitoring
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Event Monitoring
Category: Threat Detection
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Cyber Risk
Category: Patch Management
Category: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

What you'll learn

  • Understand and apply fundamental network concepts, including TCP/IP and OSI models.

  • Identify and mitigate network attacks such as spoofing and denial of service.

  • Operate and manage network security devices like firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

  • Implement secure wireless communication and manage network access controls.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Wireless Networks
Category: OSI Models
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Network Security
Category: Network Model
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: General Networking
Category: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

What you'll learn

  • Implement and maintain endpoint security using TPM, IDS, IPS, and host-based firewalls.

  • Identify and mitigate malicious code and social engineering attacks.

  • Operate secure virtual environments and understand virtualization technologies.

  • Navigate cloud security challenges and manage mobile device security effectively.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Endpoint Security
Category: Mobile Security
Category: Malware Protection
Category: Firewall
Category: Application Security
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Hardening
Category: Security Controls
Category: Security Software

What you'll learn

  • Understand and apply the Incident Response Lifecycle effectively.

  • Conduct forensic investigations with a focus on ethics and legal issues.

  • Develop and implement comprehensive business continuity plans.

  • Master disaster recovery strategies and Business Impact Analysis (BIA).

Skills you'll gain

Category: Incident Response
Category: Business Continuity Planning
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Security Management

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