SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner

Program Overview

SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner

Overview

The SSCP certification is designed for IT professionals responsible for the hands-on operational security of their organisation’s critical assets. This self-paced course provides a thorough review of the seven SSCP domains, equipping participants with the skills needed to implement, monitor, and administer IT security in line with industry best practices.

Course Summary

At the end of the course, you have the option to take three-hour multiple-choice exam with 125 questions. See the SSCP Certification Exam Outline.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for IT professionals responsible for implementing security measures and policies. It is suitable for roles such as:

• Security Analyst
• Security Administrator
• Systems Administrator
• Network Security Engineer
• Database Administrator

Entry Requirements

You should have at least one year of cumulative work experience in one or more of the seven SSCP domains. Those without the required experience can become an Associate of ISC2 by passing the SSCP exam and will have two years to gain the necessary experience.

What's included in the course price?

The course price includes:

• 180-hours’ subscription
• access to the online materials
• one exam voucher

No VAT is payable on our short courses.

Discounts and Offers

Group

If you are booking as a group or institution, please note that you may be able to benefit from our 15% group or corporate discounts.

Returning short course delegates

We offer 10% discount to returning short course delegates.

UoW undergraduate/postgraduate students, alumni and colleagues

We also offer a 20% discount to our undergraduate and postgraduate students, alumni, and colleagues.

Course Structure

The course consists of seven modules, each covering a specific SSCP domain:

• Access Controls
• Security Operations and Administration
• Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis
• Incident Response and Recovery
• Cryptography
• Network and Communications Security
• Systems and Application Security

Each module includes engaging study materials, real-world case studies, and assessments to ensure practical learning.

ISC2 Adaptive Training

ISC2 Adaptive Training is an innovative, AI-driven learning platform designed to help delegates prepare efficiently for ISC2 certification exams. This personalised training experience adapts to each delegate's strengths and weaknesses, optimising study time by focusing on areas that need improvement.

Key benefits of ISC2 Adaptive Training include:

• Personalised learning paths – AI technology assesses knowledge gaps and tailors study materials accordingly.
• Dynamic questioning – The system continuously adjusts difficulty levels based on user responses to enhance retention.
• Efficient exam preparation – Focuses on weak areas, reducing unnecessary study time.
• Real-time progress tracking – Learners receive insights into their readiness, helping them prepare strategically.

Accreditation

The SSCP certification is accredited under the ANSI ISO/IEC Standard 17024 and is recognised by the UK Ministry of Defence and the US Department of Defense under Directive 8140.03.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Implement and manage access controls
• Conduct security operations and administration
• Monitor risk management and incident response
• Develop and maintain network and communication security
• Protect systems and data through cryptography
• Conduct security assessments and auditing
• Secure IT applications and operations

Course Details

• Start date: Within 3 days of booking
• Mode of delivery: Online course
• Day and time: Flexible learning
• Duration: One year of access
• Price: £589