SSCP (ISC)2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner Official Study Guide - Softcover

Murphy, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119059658 ISBN 13: 9781119059653

Publisher: Sybex, 2015

Synopsis

Fully updated Study Guide for the SSCP

This guide prepares you for the SSCP, Systems Security Certified Practitioner certification examination by focusing on the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) as determined by ISC² in seven high level topics. This Sybex Study Guide covers 100% of all exam objectives. You'll prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to expert content, real-world practice, access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment and much more. Reinforce what you've learned with key topic exam essentials and chapter review questions.

Along with the book you also get access to Sybex's superior online interactive learning environment that includes:

• 125 question practice exam to help you identify where you need to study more. Get more than 90 percent of the answers correct, you're ready to take the certification exam.
• More than 100 Electronic Flashcards to reinforce your learning and give you last minute test prep before the exam
• A searchable glossary in PDF to give you instant access to the key terms you need to know for the exam
• Appendix of charts, tables, typical applications, and programs

Coverage of all of the exam topics in the book means you'll be ready for:

• Access Controls
• Security Operations and Administration
• Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis Incident Response and Recovery
• Cryptography
• Network and Communications Security
• Systems and Application Security

About this title

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

George "Buzz" Murphy, CISSP, CASP, SSCP is a cybersecurity professional who holds 26 IT and cybersecurity certifications from ISC², CompTIA, and other prestigious industry organizations. A former technology training executive with Dell, he has held a top-secret security clearance in both US and NATO intelligence and has trained network cybersecurity ops for the U.S. Army, various government security agencies, and foreign military personnel. Buzz has addressed industrial and university groups as well as audiences at Comdex, NetWorld, and the National Computer Conference.

From the Back Cover

Covers 100% of the April 2015 updated exam objectives, including access controls, admission, audit and monitoring, Cryptography and much more…

Includes interactive online learning environment and study tools with:

• Custom practice exams with 125 sample questions
• 100 Electronic Flashcards
• Searchable key term glossary

The Only Official, Fully Updated Study Guide for the SSCP^® Exam

This one-stop Sybex Study Guide covers 100% of the exam objectives you'll need to know to pass the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification. Focused on the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) as determined by ISC², this study guide fully examines all seven domains you must master. Superior content and the exclusive Sybex interactive online learning environment help you prepare for and approach the exam with confidence. You'll benefit from end-of-chapter review questions, a 125-question practice exam, instructional video, charts and typical applications, a complete description of exam requirements and process, test-taking tips, and much more.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:

• Access Controls
• Security Operations and Administration
• Auditing and Monitoring Systems
• Risk, Response, and Recovery
• Cryptography Techniques and Cryptanalysis
• Networks and Data Communications
• Malicious Code

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit http://sybextestbanks.wiley.com, type in your unique PIN, and instantly gain access to:

• Interactive test bank with a practice exam, to help you identify where you need additional study. Practice exams help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam.125 questions total!
• More than 1000 Electronic Flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared

ABOUT THE CWNP PROGRAM

The SSCP certification is the ideal credential for those with proven technical skills and practical security knowledge in hands-on operational IT roles. It provides industry-leading confirmation of a practitioner's ability to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure in accordance with information security policies and procedures that ensure data confidentiality, integrity and availability. For more information visit www.isc2.org.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119059658
• ISBN 13: 9781119059653
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 576