The Official (ISC)2 SSCP CBK Reference, Fifth Edition

The only official body of knowledge for SSCP—(ISC)2’s popular credential for hands-on security professionals—fully revised and updated.

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) is an elite, hands-on cybersecurity certification that validates the technical skills to implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure using information security policies and procedures. SSCP certification—fully compliant with U.S. Department of Defense Directive 8140 and 8570 requirements—is valued throughout the IT security industry. The Official (ISC)2 SSCP CBK Reference is the only official Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) available for SSCP-level practitioners, exclusively from (ISC)2, the global leader in cybersecurity certification and training.

This authoritative volume contains essential knowledge practitioners require on a regular basis. Accurate, up-to-date chapters provide in-depth 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.

Designed to serve as a reference for information security professionals throughout their careers, this indispensable (ISC)2guide:

• Provides comprehensive coverage of the latest domains and objectives of the SSCP
• Helps better secure critical assets in their organizations
• Serves as a complement to the SSCP Study Guide for certification candidates

The Official (ISC)2 SSCP CBK Reference is an essential resource for SSCP-level professionals, SSCP candidates and other practitioners involved in cybersecurity.

About the Author

Mike Wills, SSCP, CISSP, Assistant Professor and Program Chair of Applied Information Technologies in the College of Business at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Worldwide Campus. Mike has been a pioneer in ethical hacking since his days as a phone phreak. His many years of cutting-edge experience in secure systems design, development, and operation have enriched the dozens of courses he's built and taught. He created ERAU's Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance degree program and leads the university's teaching and courseware development for the Microsoft Software & Systems Academy at ERAU's 13 US teaching sites.