ISC² SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner
Become a highly skilled security operations professional with the SSCP certification — a globally recognized credential for IT admins, security analysts, and system engineers responsible for hands-on cybersecurity operations.
Course Overview
The SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) certification is one of the top hands-on cybersecurity certifications for IT/security professionals managing:
- Endpoints
- Networks
- Servers
- Identity systems
- Cloud and hybrid infrastructure
SSCP is ideal for functional, technical security roles where you implement, monitor, and administer cybersecurity controls.
This certification is perfect for:
- Security Analysts
- Network Administrators
- Windows/Linux System Administrators
- SOC Analysts (Level 1 & 2)
- IT Support Engineers
- Junior Security Engineers
What you will learn
Implement and manage endpoint & network security controls
Understand security operations & monitoring
Manage identity and access controls
Apply cryptographic techniques
Secure servers, networks & applications
Investigate basic incidents and threats
Understand logging, monitoring, and SIEM basics
Apply security policies, DR, and risk processes
Be fully prepared for the ISC² SSCP Exam
Secure your Completion Certificate
Certification Name:
ISC² SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner
Exam Format:
- 125 Questions
- Multiple-choice
- Duration: 4 Hours
- Passing Score: 700/1000
- Exam Mode: Pearson VUE (Online/Center)
Experience Requirements:
- 1 year of cybersecurity experience
OR - Become an Associate of ISC² after passing the exam
Certification Validity:
3 Years
Roles After SSCP:
- SOC Analyst (L1/L2)
- Security Administrator
- Network Security Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- Information Security Analyst
- Junior Security Engineer
Tools & Technologies Covered
- SIEM (Splunk / ELK)
- IDS/IPS
- EDR basics
- Firewalls
- VPN & secure tunneling
- Windows & Linux security tools
- IAM and MFA implementation
- Log monitoring tools
- Duration: 40 Hours (Instructor-Led)
- Level: Intermediate
- Includes Certification
- 100% Hands-on Labs
- Globally Recognized Curriculum