(SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner Specialization

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).