Course overview
If you’re an information security professional looking to demonstrate your competence in best security practices in IT, then the Systems Security Certified Practitioner certification is for you.
The SSCP certification is the ideal credential if you’ve got proven technical skills and practical security knowledge in hands-on operational IT roles.
It validates your ability to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure. It also gives you a strong understanding of information security policies and procedures that ensure data confidentiality, integrity and availability.
The SSCP indicates a technical ability to tackle the operational demands and responsibilities required in a security role.
You will be tested on things like authentication, security testing, intrusion detection/prevention, incident response and recovery, attacks and countermeasures, cryptography, malicious code countermeasures, and more.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- 20-30 hours
- 12 months unlimited access
Entry requirements
1+ years experience in 1+ of relevant SSCP domains, this can be accrued after passing the exam
Course features
- We’ll get you career-ready and help place you into the industry
- 12 months unlimited access
- Exam booking support & free exam resits
- Accredited by Industry recognised partners
- Receive award-winning digital education
- Industry-leading tuition with 1:1 personal tutor access
- Support from a global community of over 30,000 students
- Unrivalled 360 Career Services and StudentCare™
- Access to virtual seminars and classrooms
- Gain globally sought-after qualifications and certifications
- Get hands-on industry experience
- Exclusive student benefits; Alumni community, TOTUM, industry events and lots more!
Assessment
1 x 180 minute exam (included), 125 questions. Also includes practice exam and questions
Who's it for?
- Senior network security engineers
- Senior security systems analysts
- senior security administrators
Career services
During your studies, the Career Services team will equip you with the knowledge needed to tackle the complex jobs market and boost your employability.
By the time you’ve completed your course, you will have the tools and confidence to dive into a role that suits you.
You will receive a dedicated Careers Service eBook, divided into 3 phases. Each phase will give insight into the jobs market with tailored support to guide your job search. You must complete the work included before unlocking the next phase of our Career Services.
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We're committed to delivering the best possible student experience whilst you’re completing your studies. This includes our exclusive Career Services, which will give you all the tools needed to maximise your employment potential.
Why choose Learning People?
- They’ll get you career-ready and help place you into the industry
- Accredited by CompTIA, Skillsoft, The Project Management Institute and much more
- Receive award-winning digital education
- Industry-leading tuition with 1:1 personal tutor access
- Support from a global community of over 30,000 students
- Unrivalled 360 Career Services and StudentCare™
- Access to virtual seminars and classrooms
- Gain globally sought-after qualifications and certifications
- Exam booking support & free resits
- Get hands-on industry experience
- Exclusive student benefits; Alumni community, TOTUM, industry events and lots more!