The Official (ISC)2 SSCP CBK Reference

The recognition that comes with an (ISC)2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) credential next to your name shows your understanding of and proficiency with the hands-on technical work that is needed in the information security field. It demonstrates that you closely follow best practices, policies and procedures in accordance with the SSCP Common Body of Knowledge. Whether you are using this guide to supplement your preparation to sit for the exam or you are an existing SSCP using this as a reference, this book helps to facilitate the practical knowledge you need to assure strong information security for your organization's daily operations. - David Shearer, CISSP, CEO of (ISC)2 Cybersecurity professionals are responsible for protecting information central to virtually every aspect of modern life. Systems Security Certified Practitioners (SSCP) ensure that businesses and organizations keep private data safe, secure, and reliable. This elite certification validates technical skills to implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure using appropriate information security policies and procedures. Information security professionals need to keep pace with new threats and the ever-changing ways organizations use the Internet and information technology. The Official (ISC)2 SSCP CBK Reference is the only official Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) for SSCP-level practitioners from (ISC)2, a global leader in cybersecurity certification and training. This comprehensive volume provides detailed, fully up-to-date coverage of the seven SSCP domains: Access Controls; Security Operations and Administration; Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis; Incident Response and Recovery; Cryptography; Network and Communications Security; and Systems and Application Security. The book is organized around domain-based concepts, ideas, problems, and solutions to help you find the right information quickly and efficiently. Fundamental principles, design standards, and techniques are demonstrated by numerous illustrated examples, tables, and real-world scenarios. It contains in-depth coverage of theoretical knowledge, industry best practices, and applied skills including implementing and maintaining authentication methods, implementing security controls and assessing compliance, supporting forensic investigations, cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems, and analyzing malicious code and activity. An ideal complement to the SSCP Study Guide, this indispensable resource will serve as your authoritative reference source throughout your career.