System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Certification Information

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System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

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This vendor-neutral certification is offered by:
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
Palm Harbor, FL, USA
Phone: 888-333-4458
Email: info@isc2.org

Skill Level: Advanced Status: Active

Certification Summary:
For individuals involved in network and systems security administratration who are responsible for developing the information security policies, standards, and procedures and managing their implementation across various hardware and software programs in their organization.

Initial requirements: certification training requirement

Must pass the SSCP Certification examination ($469) which consists of 125 multiple-choice questions in the areas of Access Controls, Administration, Audit and Monitoring, Risk, Response and Recovery, Cryptography, Data Communications, and Malicious Code/Malware. Candidates must also subscribe to the (ISC)2 Code of Ethics and have at least 1 year of cumulative work experience in one or more of the seven test domains in information systems [IS] security.

In June 2003, an Associate program was added that makes it possible to sit for the exam and receive associate status even if you don't meet the experience requirement yet, and become certified when you do gain the experience. See the (ISC)2 Web site for details.

Continuing requirements:
Recertification is required every 3 years, with on-going requirements for maintaining your credentials in good standing. This is primarily accomplished through continuing professional education [CPE] and the earning of 60 CPE credits every three years. There is also an annual maintenance fee of $65 per year.

Low Cost: $469 High Cost: $395

Perks:

logo	lapel pin	beta participation	product discounts
certificate	referral service	private forum	training discounts
plaque	directory listing	priority support

Other Perks:
None Available

Online resources:
Free study guide

Offline resources:

Find a SSCP training school

Vendor's page for this certification

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