SSCP

The ISC2 SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) exam focuses on the technical aspects of information security and covers a broad range of security topics. Here are the main points covered in the SSCP Exam:

Domain 1: Security Operations and Administration:

• Security Operations Center (SOC): Understanding SOC functions, incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring tools.
• Security Policies, Procedures, and Standards: Implementing and enforcing security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Security Auditing and Compliance: Conducting security audits and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Logging and Monitoring: Implementing and analyzing security logs for threat detection and incident investigation.

Domain 2: Access Control and Identity Management:

• Authentication and Authorization: Understanding different authentication methods, access control models, and authorization mechanisms.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Implementing and managing IAM systems, including user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access control.
• Password Management: Implementing strong password policies and promoting secure password practices.

Domain 3: Risk Identification, Assessment, and Management:

• Risk Management Frameworks: Understanding risk management frameworks like NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO 27001.
• Threat Modeling and Vulnerability Analysis: Identifying and analyzing security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies.
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Implementing business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

Domain 4: Cryptography:

• Cryptography Concepts: Understanding cryptographic principles, algorithms, and techniques.
• Encryption and Decryption: Implementing and managing encryption methods for data protection.
• Digital Signatures: Understanding and using digital signatures for data integrity and authentication.
• Key Management: Implementing and managing cryptographic keys.

Domain 5: Network Security:

• Network Security Concepts: Understanding network security principles, vulnerabilities, and attacks.
• Firewalls and Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems: Implementing and configuring firewalls and IDPS/IPS.
• Network Segmentation and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs): Understanding network segmentation and configuring VPNs.
• Wireless Security: Implementing and managing wireless security protocols.

Domain 6: Security Architecture and Design:

• Security Architecture Concepts: Understanding security architecture principles and design patterns.
• Secure System Development Lifecycle: Implementing secure software development practices.
• Cloud Security: Understanding security considerations in cloud environments.
• Data Security: Implementing data security controls and practices.

The SSCP exam is designed to assess your knowledge and understanding of these key security concepts and their practical application. It's worth noting that these are just the major points. The exam covers a wide range of topics within these domains, and you should study them thoroughly to ensure you are adequately prepared.