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

George Murphy

A comprehensive study guide for the ISC2 SSCP examination, the SSCP Study Guide covers a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) as determined by ISC2 in seven high level topics (domains). These topics form the basis for of a foundation of knowledge required by entry to mid-level individuals in an IT security roll in either commercial or governmental IT organizations. The book takes the approach of not assuming extensive prior knowledge of any particular subject. Although readers' career experience will vary, the book will establish a baseline of knowledge required to pass the exam. As an additional benefit, the reader will take away real-world knowledge of how to apply these techniques and the knowledge of various situations and scenarios where a particular set of knowledge would need to be applied.The book includes seven domains or specific areas of knowledge required to be mastered by the individual: Access ControlsAdministrationAudit and MonitoringRisk, Response and RecoveryCryptologyData CommunicationsMalicious Code The book will also include the following: An extensive glossary that can also be used as flash cards Extensive end of chapter exams explanations for all answersA CD exam of 125 sample questions with answers powered by the Sybex test engineAppendix of charts and tablesAppendix of typical applications and programsExamination preparation techniques sectionComplete description of exam application, exam requirements, security, payment methods, testing facilities, scheduling or changing examination times, ISC2 exam requirements and post-exam authorization submissionsExamination taking techniques, memorization skills, and tips & techniques for exam successPerspectives and motivation to successfully complete the examination.Chapter by chapter screencast instructional videoComprehensive instructor materials: course syllabus, instructor notes amplifying themes and concepts within the chapters; and chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides

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English

John Wiley & Sons Inc

September 25, 2015

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.