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SSCP Online Self-Paced Training

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SSCP Online Self-Paced Training

Official ISC2 Online Self-Paced SSCP Training is a groundbreaking way to prep for certification that uses artificial intelligence to customize your learning journey. It pinpoints areas that require additional focus and guides you through your exam prep in a way that’s truly personalized.

Study smarter, not harder, with these key advantages:

Personalized instruction – Content, pace and difficulty adapt to your individual knowledge, learning speed and confidence level.
Enhanced engagement – Immediate feedback and dynamic content enable you to learn at an appropriate level.
Time savings – Training time is optimized by focusing on areas that require the most review.
Improved learning outcomes – The platform identifies areas requiring further review and provides targeted support to maximize your understanding of the content.

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) training leverages the power of artificial intelligence, guiding students through a self-paced learning experience adapted to their unique needs. It covers information security concepts and best practices for implementing, monitoring, and administering IT infrastructure using information security policies and procedures, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

What’s included with each option*:

Self-paced online adaptive learning journey
Data-driven analytics dashboard for real-time feedback on learner progress
Robust search functionality to narrow topics
Pre- and post-course assessments
Knowledge checks and end-of-domain quizzes
Official ISC2 SSCP eTextbook
Official ISC2 SSCP Study Questions eBook
Access to Bookshelf+ - Your AI-powered study partner**
Interactive content
Domain-by-domain study sheets with key points
Email content support
Online interactive flash cards
Glossary of Terms
24/7/365 chat technical support

*Learners receive same-day access to the course materials. Your 90- or 180-day access starts at date of purchase.

**AI-powered study partner built into the digital assets included with this training. It allows you to create custom study plans and flashcards, generate practice questions, and simplify content all in your preferred language.

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Education Guarantee: Learners who don’t pass the exam on their first attempt may access the same training again at no cost within one year from the end of the initial training. The education guarantee covers the cost of the second course.

Who Can Enroll?
SSCP training is for those seeking a comprehensive review to pursue the SSCP certification. It is ideal for early-career security professionals with a year of experience in one or more of the domains listed below.

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FAQs

What Is Covered?

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

What Will You Learn?

Analyze the key concepts involved in implementing, documenting, and maintaining functional security controls.
Implement the processes of the asset and change management life cycles in security operations and administration.
Relate the access controls and authentication methods to the identity management life cycle.
Apply the internet trust architectures to ensure secure and reliable interactions across interconnected networks.
Select the vulnerability management activities based on security assessments, relevant compliance and legal issues, and the risk management process.
Safeguard an organization’s IT environment by classifying and applying tools for information collection, prioritizing security events, and managing log files to support effective security monitoring.
Develop the incident response policies and processes, business continuity plans, and disaster recovery strategies that align with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Participate in forensic investigations by practicing methodologies for evidence collection, analysis, and reporting.
Apply cryptography concepts.
Apply protocols such as Transport Layer Security (TLS)/Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) for secure data transmission.
Select the services and protocols to secure data transmission in consideration of their limitations and vulnerabilities.
Apply the key management practices and Web of Trust principles to establish and maintain secure, trusted communications and data protection mechanisms.

Languages Offered
At this time, content is only available in English.

Cancellation Policy
ISC2 Official Certification Training is not eligible for refunds.

Can I extend access to my training?
Yes. You can extend your training access by purchasing an extension for an additional 30 or 90 days. As your expiration date approaches, you will receive an email with instructions on how to extend.

Requisites
To earn a Validation of Completion, learners must:

Complete and pass each domain with a score of 70% or higher (includes all knowledge checks and the end-of-domain assessment).
Complete the Learner Acknowledgement, verifying you are enrolled and authorized to take the final assessment.
Complete and pass the final assessment with a score of 70% or higher.
Complete the course evaluation survey.

Validity
A Validation of Completion is awarded to learners who meet the requisites and successfully complete their final assessment. Certificates for online self-paced courses are issued upon completion and remain valid for three years from the issue date. While it may be used to prepare for professional certification, the Validation of Completion does not demonstrate competency, establish expertise or imply licensing or accreditation in any field. To earn the SSCP certification, you must pass the exam and meet the experience requirements.

CPE Credits
Official ISC2 online training qualifies for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. As an ISC2 Member, your CPE credits for completing this training are automatically reported. See the ISC2 CPE Handbook and ISC2 CPE Opportunities for details.

Technology Requirements
The following are system requirements needed to enhance your overall learning experience. A stable and continuous internet connection is required. In order to record your completion of the online learning courses, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all times while taking the course.

Hardware Specifications

Processor 2 GHz +
RAM 4 GB +
Monitor minimum resolution (1024 x 768)
Video card
Keyboard and mouse or other assistive technology

Computer Peripherals

Speakers/headphones (noise-cancelling headset is recommended)

Supported Operating Systems

Macintosh OS X 10.10 to present
Windows 10 to present

Supported Browsers

Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Mozilla Firefox

Application Software

Adobe Reader: https://get.adobe.com/reader/

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Product	Training Access	Exam Window	Exam Attempts
Exam Only	—	365 days	1
Exam Only with Peace of Mind Protection	—	180 days	2
Online Instructor-Led Training	180 days (from first session)	—	—
Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam	180 days (from first session)	365 days	1
Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection	180 days (from first session)	180 days	2
Online Self-Paced Training (90-Day)	90 days	—	—
Online Self-Paced Training (180-Day)	180 days	—	—
180-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam	180 days	365 days	1
180-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection	180 days	180 days	2
90-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam	90 days	365 days	1
90-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection	90 days	180 days	2
Certificates, Courses, and Express Courses	60 days	—	—

Exam

Purchase of exam(s) only.

Access periods:

Exam code must be scheduled and administered with 365 days of purchase.

Exam with Peace of Mind Protection

Exam-only purchase with two attempts included in the purchase price.

Peace of Mind Protection gives candidates two exam attempts at a lower cost than two single exams. Candidates have 180 days from purchase to sit both attempts in accordance with the Retake Policy. Learn more.

Online Instructor-Led Training

Applies to Online Instructor-Led Certification Education Course purchases without an exam.

Access periods:

Course materials / videos: 180-day access, starting from the date of your first live session. Materials are accessible up to one week before the first session.

Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam

Applies to Online Instructor-Led Certification Education Course + Exam bundles.

Access periods:

Course materials / videos: 180-day access, starting from the date of your first live session. Materials are accessible up to one week before the first session.
Exam: 365 days from purchase date to sit your exam.

Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection

Applies to Online Instructor-Led Certification Education Course and Exam with Peace of Mind Protection bundles.

Access periods:

Course materials / videos: 180-day access, starting from the date of your first live session. Materials are accessible up to one week before the first session.
Exam with Peace of Mind Protection: Two attempts included in the bundle price.
Peace of Mind Protection gives candidates two exam attempts at a lower cost than two single exams. Candidates have 180 days from purchase to sit both attempts in accordance with the Retake Policy. Learn more.

Online Self-Paced Training (Certification Education Course)

Available in 90-day and 180-day access options. All access periods begin from the date of purchase.

Online Self-Paced Training (90-Day)

Training access: 90 days from purchase date.

Online Self-Paced Training (180-Day)

Training access: 180 days from purchase date.

180-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam

Training access: 180 days from purchase date.
Exam: 365 days from purchase date to sit your exam.

180-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection

Training access: 180 days from purchase date.
Exam with Peace of Mind Protection: Two attempts included in the bundle price.
Peace of Mind Protection gives candidates two exam attempts at a lower cost than two single exams. Candidates have 180 days from purchase to sit both attempts in accordance with the Retake Policy. Learn more.

90-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam

Training access: 90 days from purchase date.
Exam: 365 days from purchase date to sit your exam.

90-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection

Training access: 90 days from purchase date.
Exam with Peace of Mind Protection: Two attempts included in the bundle price.
Peace of Mind Protection gives candidates two exam attempts at a lower cost than two single exams. Candidates have 180 days from purchase to sit both attempts in accordance with the Retake Policy. Learn more.

Self-Paced Certificates, Courses, and Express Courses (Continuing Professional Development)

Training access: 60 days from purchase date.