Strengthen cybersecurity operations and secure enterprise systems with Systems Security Certified Practitioner in 2026.
Learn core cybersecurity concepts including access controls, authentication, security operations, incident response, risk management, cryptography and network and systems security practices required for operational security roles.
- Why get trained: Learn how to apply security administration practices including access control, authentication, risk management, incident response and network security operations.
- Why it matters: Cybersecurity operational capabilities help organizations protect systems, manage security risks and strengthen security resilience across enterprise environments.
- Who should attend: Security administrators, systems administrators, network professionals and IT practitioners looking to build operational cybersecurity and systems security capabilities.
Build practical cybersecurity operations and systems security capabilities to support enterprise security environments with Trainocate. HRD Corp Claimable.
Overview
SSCP certification demonstrates you have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure using security best practices, policies and procedures established by the cybersecurity experts at (ISC)².
Prove your skills, advance your career, and gain the support of a community of cybersecurity leaders here to help you throughout your career.
Attend SSCP certification course and get prepared to pass the exam and become a Systems Security Certified Practitioner. This course will provide you with in-depth coverage on the skills and concepts in the seven domains of systems security including Access Controls, Security Operations and Administration, Incident Response, Cryptography and Network Security among others.
Explore more about cybersecurity certifications with our cybersecurity training and certifications guide.
Skills Covered
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe security principles and how asset management aligns with risk management.
- Appraise risk management options and the use of access controls to protect assets.
- Examine cryptography concepts used to secure information and communications.
- Build a strong security posture by securing software, data, and endpoints.
- Apply network and communications security practices to establish a secure networked environment.
- Evaluate cloud and wireless security considerations and controls.
- Prepare for incident detection, response, and recovery activities.
- Implement measures that contribute to the maturation of organizational risk management.
Prerequisites
Minimum of one year full-time experience in one of the domains covered in the SSCP exam.
Target Audience
This training course is intended for practitioners who have at least one year of cumulative, paid work experience in one or more of the seven domains of the ISC2 SSCP CBK and are pursuing SSCP training and certification to acquire the credibility and mobility to advance within their current information security careers.
The training seminar is ideal for those with technical skills and practical, hand-on security knowledge working in operational IT positions such as, but not limited to:
- Network Security Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- Security Analyst
- Systems Engineer
- Security Consultant/Specialist
- Security Administrator
- Systems/Network Analyst
- Database Administrator
Chapter 1: Introducing Security and Aligning Asset Management to Risk Management
- Classify information security and security concepts.
- Summarize components of the asset management lifecycle.
- Identify common risks and vulnerabilities.
- Provide examples of appropriate risk treatment.
Chapter 2: Understanding Risk Management Options and the Use of Access Controls to Protect Assets
- Provide examples of functional security controls and policies for identified scenarios.
- Classify various access control models.
- Identify components of the identity management lifecycle.
- Recognize access control and authentication methods.
Chapter 3: Cryptography
- Identify the fundamental concepts of cryptography driving requirements and benefits.
- Recognize symmetric encryption methods.
- Use asymmetric encryption methods.
- Examine Public-Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems and certificates.
- Summarize fundamental key management terms and concepts.
- Recognize how to implement secure protocols.
- Review methods of cryptanalytic attack.
Chapter 4: Securing Software, Data, and Endpoints
- Discuss software systems and application security.
- Recognize data security concepts and skills.
- Identify malicious code and countermeasures.
- Evaluate Mobile Device Management (MDM) and security issues with mobile and autonomous endpoints.
- Review attacks and countermeasures for virtual machines.
Chapter 5: Network and Communications Security
- Recognize layers of the OSI Model, their functions, and attacks present at each layer.
- Identify commonly used ports and protocols.
- Select appropriate countermeasures for various network attacks.
- Summarize best practices for establishing a secure networked environment.
Chapter 6: Cloud and Wireless Security
- Recall cloud security concepts and configurations.
- Recognize types of virtualization and cloud security considerations.
- Summarize the types of telecommunications and network access controls.
Chapter 7: Incident Detection and Response
- Review the steps for monitoring, incident detection, and data loss prevention using all source intelligence.
- Identify the elements of an incident response policy and members of the incident response team (IRT).
- Classify the SSCP’s role in supporting forensic investigations.
Chapter 8: Maturing Risk Management
- Identify operational aspects of change management.
- Summarize physical security considerations.
- Design a security education and awareness strategy.
- Recognize common security assessment activities.
- Classify the components of a business continuity plan and disaster recovery plan.
Dates & Locations
July 6, 2026 - July 10, 2026
July 6, 2026 - July 10, 2026
September 7, 2026 - September 11, 2026
September 7, 2026 - September 11, 2026
November 9, 2026 - November 13, 2026
November 9, 2026 - November 13, 2026
Exam & Certification
Systems Security Certified Practitioner.
The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP®) is the ideal certification for those with proven technical skills and practical, hands-on security knowledge in operational IT roles. It provides confirmation of a practitioner’s ability to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure in accordance with information security policies and procedures that ensure data confidentiality, integrity and availability.
What to expect in the exam:
- Domain 1. Security Concepts and Practices
- Domain 2. Access Controls
- Domain 3. Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis
- Domain 4. Incident Response and Recovery
- Domain 5. Cryptography
- Domain 6. Network and Communications Security
- Domain 7. Systems and Application Security
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