Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021
Certification Exam:
- 15 Courses | 13h 59m 41s
- 6 Books | 77h 48m
- 18 Courses | 11h 28m 17s
- 2 Books | 30h 53m
- Includes Test Prep
Prepare for the SSCP certification by acquiring the knowledge to implement, monitor, and administer secure IT infrastructures.
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System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Network Fundamentals
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System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Network Fundamentals
This 14-video course helps prepare for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam by exploring network concepts, including packet switching, the OSI (open systems interconnect) and TCP/IP (transmission control protocol/Internet protocol) models, network topologies, network infrastructure devices, and wireless router configuration. You will learn the differences between circuit switching and packet switching. You will examine the seven-layer OSI model that is used to describe communications hardware and software, including Layer 3 switch, and the Layer 7 firewall appliance. Continue by examining the TCP/IP model, a conceptual 4-layer model, and the TCP/IP protocol suite. This course then examines types of network interface cards, cable types, including coaxial and twisted pair copper, and connector types. Watch demonstrations of how to configure a wireless router, and how to configure NLB (network load balancing). You will learn to use a physical device or virtual appliance network load balancer, on-premises or in the cloud. Finally, this course shows learners how to configure a network load balancer by using AWS (Amazon Web Services).
14 videos |
57m
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System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Security Concepts
Learners can explore the ISC squared (International Information System Security Certification Consortium) and its Code of Ethics when performing security work in this course, which prepares for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam. In its 14 videos, you will examine the four canons of Ethics: 1) to protect society and infrastructure; 2) to act honorably, honestly, justly, responsibly, and legally; 3) to provide diligent and competent service to principals; and 4) to advance and protect the profession. Examine the CIA (confidentiality, integrity, and availability) triad for security controls; then examine restricting access or protecting data through encryption. You will learn how to provide data assurances, and how to use MS Windows Power Shell and Linux to generate file hashes, and digital signatures. Learners will explore availability, and the importance to assuring business processes can run uninterrupted. Next, explore how accountability and data access can be used to track users, devices, or software. Finally, you will learn how to enable file system auditing.
14 videos |
56m
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System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Risk Management
This 12-video course explores risk management when engaging in business activities supported by IT solutions. Prepare for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam as you examine risk classification, and learn how to identify digital assets and threats, including natural disasters such as floods, fires, or storms; manmade disasters, arson, terrorism; and identity theft. This course demonstrates threat modeling, and the process to use to identify and prioritize threats. You will examine how to optimize resources, and to focus on reducing risks, and explore counter measures in relation to prioritized threats. Next, explore BIA (business impact analysis), and its importance to business continuity. You will learn how a BIA can be incorporated into a DRP (disaster recovery plan) to facilitate recovery of a failed system. Learners will examine the use of a risk registry with the likelihood of the risk occurrence, the business impact should it occur, and a severity rating. You will learn about risk avoidance and mitigation. Finally, you will explore cost efficiencies for risk mitigation.
12 videos |
40m
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System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Cryptography Primer
Continue preparing for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam with this 14-video course, which explores how cryptography can be used to provide confidentiality and integrity for data at rest, and data in transit. You will learn how to acquire a PKI (public key infrastructure), and how to generate a random key to feed into an encryption algorithm. Next, you will examine data hashing and salting. Examine how symmetric and asymmetric encryption provides data confidentiality, and about ECC (elliptic curve cryptography), an asymmetric, cryptographic algorithm. Learners will then explore secure network protocols, including SSL (secure sockets layer), to provide cryptographic functions such as encryption, message authentication, and integrity. This course demonstrates the use of cryptanalysis to identify security flaws, and how to enable IPsec (Internet security protocol) to secure network traffic, and have it applied to all TCP/IP (transmission control protocol/Internet protocol) network traffic. Finally, you will explore how the Telnet and SSH (secure shell) protocols are used for remote administration of things like Linux, Unix, Windows computers.
14 videos |
44m
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System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Public Key Infrastructure
This 13-video course explores the PKI (public key infrastructure) certificate, its lifecycle, and how to use it to secure IT solutions, while preparing learners for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam. You will learn about the numerous CAs (certificate authorities), a hierarchy of digital security certificates, where unique public and private key pairs are issued for each certificate. Learners will explore public and private CAs, including the Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services, then examine the PKI hierarchy, where certificates are issued and managed by a certificate authority. This course demonstrates how to set up a private certificate authority within your own organization. You will learn to use Linux to create a PKI Certificate Authority, and about the tools available in Linux. This course examines how the CAs digitally sign issued certificates using its private key, and how the signature is used to establish trust. Finally, you will learn several ways to store a PKI certificate, for example, on a smart card, or in a file.
13 videos |
56m
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System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Identity Management
Learners can explore identity management, also known as IAM (identity and access management), in this 14-video course helping prepare for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam. You will learn how to configure identities to have strong authentication for users and devices, such as smart phones. Next, examine single-factor authentication, in which one category is used to authenticate, such as a username and a password. You will examine multifactor authentication where there is a username and a password, and having an additional private key. Learners continue by examining how to use an identity federation, and SSO (single sign-on) a centralized trusted set of logon credentials. This course demonstrates the multiple phases of the IAM lifecycle, including account request, how accounts are provisioned, how the user access is enforced and reported, and how it is de-provisioned. You will learn the concepts and terminology, including IDP (identity provider) and RP (resource provider), and how to use MS Active Directory for authentication. Finally, learners will examine Amazon Web Services CLI (command-line interface) authentication.
14 videos |
55m
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System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Controlling Resource Access
This 14-video course explores common methods and uses real-world examples for providing resource access after authentication. Prepare for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam by examining defense in depth, a security term for multiple layers of security. You will learn about Discretionary Access Control, where the resource owner sets the permissions. You will learn how to use the Windows command line to manage a Windows file system access control list, and you will examine MAC (mandatory access control). You will learn to modify the default file system access control permissions on a Linux host using umask. You will examine RBAC (role-based access control). You will learn to use Microsoft PowerShell to assign permissions to a Windows group. You will learn to assign permissions to a group in Linux, and how to modify the default file system access control permissions on a Linux host by using umask. You will learn to configure Attribute-based Access Control in Windows, and object-level access control. Finally, learners will examine NAC (network access control).
14 videos |
59m
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System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Security Controls
This course is an exploration and comparison of several categories of security controls ranging from deterrent controls to technical controls, in preparation for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam. In 14 videos, learners will examine security control safeguards to reduce risks and mitigate threats, including threat detection and threat avoidance. This course uses several examples of security controls, including user awareness and training, deterrent controls, detective controls to confirm vulnerabilities or active threats, and preventative controls to restrict threats, or limit their impact. Learn to install and configure the Microsoft NPS (Network Policy Services) to implement network access control. Next, examine how physical security controls to limit access to IT systems. You will learn why and how to disable SSL version 3, both on the client web browser side as well as on the web server side. You will then learn about administrative controls to guide actions that are taken by personnel within the organization. Learners observe how to use the Microsoft Active Directory to deploy security control settings.
14 videos |
1h 2m
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System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Asset & Change Management
Explore asset and change management, and their relationship to security through discussion and demonstration, in this 14-video course, which examines classes of assets, including personnel, hardware, software, data, and trade secrets. Prepare for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam by learning how to inventory hardware assets; how hardware is configured; and learning about network entry points such as VPN concentrators, wireless access points, and ethernet switches. This course examines software assets, including off-the-shelf and customized software. Learners observe how to configure a hardware inventory using Microsoft SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager). You will learn about data classification, and techniques to help facilitate security on a larger scale. Next, learn how file classification works by using the Windows Server Operating System and the File Server Resource Manager role service. You will examine TPM (Trusted Platform Module), firmware that is embedded in a chip, and which can be used with MFA (multifactor authentication). You will explore MDM (mobile device management). Finally, this course demonstrates a structured approach to change management and adoption.
14 videos |
1h 8m
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System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Network Security
This 14-video course explores the key concepts for designing and implementing a secure network. Continue preparations for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam by exploring physical network design, including the location of the network, wired and wireless networks, and infrastructure devices. You will examine local network infrastructure device management, and logical network design, such as VLANs (virtual local area networks), virtual network switches, and software-defined networking. Next, learners observe how to enable HTTPS for a network printer. You will explore types of firewalls, the placement of firewall solutions, and ACLs (access control lists), and how to configure a firewall rule. Then learn how to configure cloud-based firewalls by using the AWS (Amazon Web Services) console, and to configure a firewall rule on a Linux host. You will learn to configure IDS (intrusion detection systems) and IPS (intrusion prevention systems), and placement of intrusion and prevention systems. Finally, this course discusses Bluetooth, NFC (near field communication), and how to configure Wi-Fi security settings on wireless router.
14 videos |
1h 1m
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System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Malware & Endpoint Security
This 14-video course explores how malware infections occur, and how to mitigate these threats. Learners prepare for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam by examining how to compare current activity to a baseline. You will examine spyware, which tracks your computing usage with or without your consent, and adware, to direct information to the user. Next, explore rootkits, which stem from replacing UNIX Operating System files in the past with malicious code, and hide their presence. You will examine types of rootkits, including the form of files replaced on the host, running processes in memory, web browser plug-ins, on a Windows platform, or a Windows registry entry. You will examine backdoors which create a hidden entry point for malicious users, and is part of a rootkit. You will explore worms, viruses, and social engineering security threats. This course demonstrates how to configure common Windows Defender settings, and how to use the SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager), and malware policies by using white lists, and locking down USB removable media.
14 videos |
57m
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System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Securing Environments
Learners can explore how to secure virtual and cloud environments in this 12-video course, which examines different types of virtualization technologies, including hypervisors, application virtualization, OS (operating system) virtualization, and desktop virtualization. Prepare for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam by examining hypervisors, a physical host that runs virtual machines, and appropriate software, and uses them to increase server density. You will learn about application virtualization, where the app files are not installed on the host machine, but run on the host machine. Next, you will examine OS virtualization where a virtual machine is assigned virtual hardware, such as virtual CPUs, virtual network adapters, and hard disks. You will learn how to install and configure a Microsoft Hyper-V Virtual Machine. Learn how to configure iSCSI (Internet Small Computer Systems Interface), and secure it by using CHAP (challenge handshake authentication protocol). Then learn to use AWS (Amazon Web Service) to secure data at rest in the cloud. Finally, you will examine laws and regulations to consider when using public cloud services.
12 videos |
58m
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System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Security Assessments
This 15-video course prepares learners for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam by exploring security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing. First, you will examine the Nmap (network mapper) scanner to probe computer networks for host discovery, service, and operating system detection. You will learn how to use Nmap to conduct a network scan by using Windows. This course examines vulnerability scanning, and it demonstrates how to do penetration testing to identify and exploit host and network weaknesses. Learners will examine the importance of monitoring and analysis to identify security incidents. You will learn how to use a Windows performance monitor, and how to monitor resource usage in Linux. Continue by examining LANguard and end map assessments. This course then demonstrates how to view system logs to troubleshoot problems, and how to enhance the security of a network. You will learn how to configure log filtering in a Windows environment. Finally, learners will explore SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), and SIEM (for Security Information and Event Management).
15 videos |
1h 1m
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System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Digital Forensics
This course explores key aspects of digital forensics by looking at device usage while helping prepare learners for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam. In 13 videos, you will examine evidence gathering, chain of custody, data recovery, hard drive scrubbing, IP address tracking, and memory forensics. You will learn that a crucial aspect of digital forensics is the gathering of evidence in a lawful manner. Next, learners will examine how to determine when events occurred, when files were modified, when certain websites were accessed, and when messages were received. You will examine the chain of custody for preservation of evidence, and having a detailed account of gathering and handling evidence. This course demonstrates how to recover deleted data, and how to use a steganography tool to hide data in plain sight. You will examine memory forensics, a subset of digital forensics. This course then discusses the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technologies) document publication 800-86. Finally, learn how to create a raw image of a hard disk drive.
13 videos |
46m
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System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP 2018): Business Continuity
This 14-video course explores effective contingency planning and incidence response while preparing learners for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam. First, examine core elements of business continuity planning, data backup and restore, redundancy, how to use RAID (redundant array of independent disks), and incident response. This course then describes how to assess risk, the likelihood of events occurring against valued assets, and how to conduct a BIA (business impact analysis). Learners will explore a BCP (business continuity plan), assess assets, IT systems, data, and possible threats against those valued assets. This course continues by discussing alternate disaster recovery site types, including cold sites, warm sites, and hot sites. You will learn to use Windows Server 2016 to configure backup of data, restore data from a virtual machine, and understand the importance of backing up configurations of servers. You will learn to configure software RAID level 1 and RAID level 5 on a Windows host. Finally, learners will examine incident response lifecycles, and observe how to prepare the IRP (incident response plan).
14 videos |
52m
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SSCP 2021: Basic Security Concepts
Most candidates for the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) exam will have the required one year of paid job experience. So the basic security concepts are most likely a review for most learners. However, simply defining the technology is not enough. Candidates must be able to grasp how the following principles are implemented: (ISC)² Code of Ethics, confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability, privacy, non-repudiation, least privilege, and segregation of duties (SoD). Take this course to explore how you would apply these principles to your own daily security operations. Upon completion, you'll have a solid knowledge of the topics covered in Domain 1: Security Operations and Administration of the (ISC)² SSCP 2021 CBK, preparing you to take the exam.
11 videos |
28m
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SSCP 2021: Security Controls
When an organization decides to mitigate risk as part of a handling strategy, they will, in essence, raise the difficulty or resistance to threat actors using various security controls. If your role involves upholding the operational security of your organization's most coveted assets, you must be familiar with the many types of controls available. Use this course to become familiar with security control categories and the controls that fall within them. Among others, explore administrative controls, like security policies and procedures; technical controls, like device hardening and application firewalls; and physical controls, like surveillance equipment and security personnel. When you're done, you'll be able to decide the security controls you should implement in your organization. This course covers topics from Domain 1: Security Operations and Administration of the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021 CBK.
10 videos |
21m
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SSCP 2021: Asset & Change Management Lifecycles
As a security practitioner, assessing risk and applying controls is a fundamental part of the job description. However, doing so becomes pretty challenging if you don't know the value and priority of all physical and logical assets. Solid comprehension of the well-established lifecycles and architectures involved in both asset and change management will help you implement all your security initiatives smartly. In this course, examine the processes and best practices involved in each of the asset and change management lifecycle phases. When you've finished, you'll know the best way to implement each of these phases within the context of your own business. This course explores topics from Domain 1: Security Operations and Administration of the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021 CBK.
10 videos |
42m
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SSCP 2021: Physical Security Operations
Although on the surface, choosing physical controls may seem common sense and subjective, there are likely options and considerations you're unaware of. Furthermore, SSCP exam candidates must have a broad knowledge of these controls to pass the exam. Use this course to explore, in detail, the many categories and types of physical security controls, including barriers, such as gate types; surveillance, such as camera types; types of locks and sensors; secure areas, such as Faraday cages; and environmental controls, such as air gaps. Upon course completion, you'll be able to customize your physical security methods to suit your organization. This course covers subtopic 1.8 from Domain 1: Security Operations and Administration of the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021 CBK.
10 videos |
30m
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SSCP 2021: Understanding & Applying Cryptography
Although cryptography isn't covered until domain 5 of the SSCP CBK, potential exam candidates and security professionals will benefit from foundational knowledge of cryptosystems early in their training. Use this course to grasp the reasons and requirements for cryptography in safe-guarding information, including regulations and governance. Investigate cryptographic techniques, such as hashing and salting, symmetric and asymmetric encryption, and elliptic curve cryptography. Discover what's involves in digital signatures and certificates. Explore cryptographic attacks, cryptanalysis, and countermeasures. And delve into advanced cryptosystems, such as quantum computing and blockchain. Upon course completion, you'll be aware of the various traditional and modern cryptology techniques used to protect data and communications. This course will help you in the lead-up to taking the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021 exam.
10 videos |
41m
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SSCP 2021: Secure Protocols & Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Early on in the development of TCP/IP and the application layer protocols and services, it was decided not no build native security but rather to add new secure mechanisms and protocols. The aim was to maintain internetworking and interoperability without adding too much overhead. Knowing how these protocols work and how you can implement them will change how you protect your organization's information. Use this course to get abreast of some of the most vital secure protocols and their implementation along with other core services, such as key management, web of trust (WOT), and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Upon course completion, you'll be able to detail how and why these protocols and services are used. This course will help you in the lead-up to taking the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021 exam.
8 videos |
38m
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SSCP 2021: Authentication & Trust Architectures
As a security professional, you'll likely have been exposed to the concept of origin authentication. However, in today's modern environment of mobile devices, the Internet of Things, and embedded systems, more robust authentication, authorization, and identity management methods are imperative. Use this course to comprehend how single and multi-factor authentication, single sign-on (SSO), device authentication, and federated access work. Examine the use of trust relationships between domains and what's meant by Zero Trust. And distinguish between various internetwork connections such as the Internet, intranets, and extranets. Upon course completion, you'll be able to detail how and why these authentication mechanisms and trust architectures are used. You'll also be one step closer to being prepared to take the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021 exam.
7 videos |
33m
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SSCP 2021: Identity Management & Access Control Models
Whether you manage one or thousands of digital identities, the expectation for regulatory compliance, top-level security, and speedy access control will be the same. The importance of access control is reinforced by Domain 2 of the SSCP exam, representing 15% of the overall subject matter. Among other topics, this domain covers the identity management lifecycle and access control models. Use this course to gain a clear comprehension of the various aspects of identity management, namely authorization, proofing, provisioning, de-provisioning, maintenance, and entitlement. Furthermore, explore several types of access control models, including role-based and rule-based, and investigate the Bell-LaPadula and Biba mandatory access confidentiality and integrity models. Upon course completion, you'll recognize the identity management and access control techniques needed in your organization. You'll also be further prepared to sit the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021 exam.
10 videos |
40m
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SSCP 2021: Risk Management
If a threat agent exploits an IT asset's vulnerability, then the consequences for a business could be detrimental. In IT security terms, the likelihood of this happening and the potential impact if it did constitutes the concept of risk. Those responsible for the operational security of assets need to know how to reduce risk sufficiently. Use this course to learn the many ways to identify, assess, and manage risk related to IT infrastructure. Explore, in detail, various risk management techniques, such as risk visibility and reporting, threat modeling, and risk treatment. Examine legal and regulatory concerns when managing risk. And see how to implement organizational security awareness and training. Upon completion, you'll know how to bring risk magnitude down to a pre-defined acceptable level. You'll also be further prepared to sit the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021 exam.
9 videos |
46m
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SSCP 2021: Security & Vulnerability Assessment
Once you've assessed an organization's risks, you need to implement continuous visibility and reporting to understand risk evolution. Furthermore, once you've established security policies and controls, you need to test and evaluate them to confirm their efficacy. To meet these goals, security practitioners need to know how to uncover vulnerabilities, identify events of interest, monitor logs, and analyze metrics. Use this course to learn security and vulnerability assessment techniques and methodologies. Explore security testing, risk review, and vulnerability management. Examine data logging and event aggregation. Learn how to implement monitoring and event data analysis. And see how to document and communicate findings. Upon completion, you'll be able to identify, monitor, and analyze security risks. You'll also be further prepared to sit the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021 exam.
8 videos |
30m
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SSCP 2021: Incident Response & Forensics
Unprecedented events such as the Y2K bug and terrorist attacks, along with increasing cybercrime pervasiveness and sophistication, have meant that since the early 2000s, a security team's ability to recover from a disaster has moved from a bonus to non-negotiable. There are several phases to incident response, from preparation to forensic investigations and beyond. A competent security professional needs to know all of them. Use this course to learn what's involved in the incident response lifecycle phases of preparation, detection, analysis, escalation, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned. As you advance, explore essential aspects of cyber forensic investigations, such as handling evidence and reporting. Upon completion, you'll know the multiple facets of incident response and cyber forensics. You'll also be further prepared to sit the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021 exam.
9 videos |
36m
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SSCP 2021: Business Continuity Planning
When dealing with security, preparation is key. A variety of disasters could happen to most organizations at any moment, and the impact that could have on data and systems could be detrimental. There are many measures and processes to help recover from a disaster. Use this course to learn a handful of them. Explore the main elements of business continuity planning (BCP), also called continuity of operations (COOP). See what's involved in business impact analysis and disaster recovery planning. And examine various backup and restore methods. Upon course completion, you'll know several strategies to ensure a business continues to function after a disaster. This course's objectives line up with those in Domain 4: Incident Response and Recovery of the SSCP CBK and will help you prepare for the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021 exam.
7 videos |
36m
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SSCP 2021: Fundamental Networking Concepts
Historically speaking, the vast majority of security practitioners, technicians, engineers, and architects come from the field of local and wide area networking. This factor, as well as the importance of protecting data-in-transit, makes networking a critical knowledge area. Use this course to get to grips with several networking concepts and methodologies. Learn to distinguish between the OSI and TCP/IP reference models. Explore network topologies, relationships, and media types. See what's meant by software-defined networking (SDN), Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS), and terminal access controller access-control system plus (TACACS+), among other terms. Examine commonly used ports and protocols. And look into remote access connectivity and virtual private networks (VPNs). Upon course completion, you'll be familiar with several fundamental networking concepts and network access control methodologies. You'll also be further prepared for the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021 exam.
9 videos |
50m
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SSCP 2021: Network Attacks & Countermeasures
A critical aspect of risk and security management is having a clear picture of the present threatscape. This involves knowledge of threats actors, exploits, vulnerabilities, and malware along with countermeasures that include various technical, physical, and managerial controls. Take this course to learn to recognize several types of network attacks. Examine various methods for managing network security, from network device placement to configuring access control lists and using firewalls and proxies. Furthermore, learn how to secure network-based security devices as well as routers and switches. Then, delve into content delivery networking, cloud-based load balancers, and intrusion detection and prevention. Upon course completion, you'll know what's involved in both network attacks and countermeasures. You'll also be further prepared for the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021 exam.
10 videos |
1h 5m
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SSCP 2021: Secure Wireless Communication
Network and communications security is part of the SSCP Domain 6 objectives and includes the important topic of securing wireless communication. Use this course to learn about the key features of wireless networking technologies and the security vulnerabilities you need to consider. Examine key aspects about the operation of wireless technologies on the network including common wireless 802.11 standards and their distinguishing characteristics, and explore cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Near-Field Communication (NFC). Learn about the role of authentication and encryption protocols like WPA, WPA2, WPA3, and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) as used on the network. Finally, learn how to secure various Internet of Things (IoT) devices including embedded devices and software-on-a-chip technology. Upon course completion, you'll know what's involved in securing wireless communication and devices. You'll also be further prepared for the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021 exam.
7 videos |
35m
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SSCP 2021: Malware & Countermeasures
To secure systems and applications appropriately, security practitioners must first recognize the various types of malicious code and activity. After this, they need to execute the best measures to counter these exploits. Use this theory-based course to recognize multiple types of exploits and malware and their most common countermeasures. Explore malware variants, such as rootkits, spyware, scareware, and ransomware. Examine countermeasures involving scanners, antimalware, and code signing. Then, study malicious activities, such as insider threats, data theft, zero-day exploits, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). And discover their various countermeasures, such as system hardening, patching, and data loss prevention (DLP). Lastly, investigate advanced mitigation techniques that involve behavioral and data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Upon completion, you'll be able to identify and analyze malicious code and activity. You'll also be further prepared for the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021 exam.
7 videos |
36m
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SSCP 2021: Endpoint Protection & Mobile Device Management
The first decade of the 21st century saw an explosion in the use of various mobile devices and cloud service providers in the enterprise. With this came a new challenge for security professionals from which several techniques and tools were developed. Get to grips with the many terms and activities related to endpoint protection and mobile device management in this vocational course. Explore what's involved in host-based intrusion prevention systems (HIPS) and host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS). Examine endpoint encryption, protection, detection, and response. And study mobile provisioning and mobile device and application management. Upon course completion, you'll be familiar with the best techniques for protecting various devices and systems. You'll also be further prepared for the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021 exam.
8 videos |
33m
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SSCP 2021: Secure Virtual & Cloud Environments
The security landscape changes in tandem with the evolution of technology. As virtualization and cloud computing have emerged, so have associated security tools, techniques, and regulations. Ensure your security knowledge is up-to-date with this advanced exam preparatory course. Learn about hypervisors, virtual appliances, and containers. Examine continuity and resilience, attacks and countermeasures, and legal and regulatory concerns. Explore what's involved in shared and data storage, deployment and service models, processing, and transmission. Delve into third-party/outsourcing requirements, data portability, data destruction, and auditing. And finally, investigate the cloud computing shared responsibility model. When you're done, you'll know how to secure technologies related to virtualization and cloud computing. You'll also be further prepared for the (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 2021 exam.
8 videos |
41m
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The Official (ISC)2 Guide to the SSCP CBK, Fourth EditionOffering step-by-step guidance through each of SSCP's domains, including best practices and techniques, this book brings together a global, thorough perspective to not only prepare for the SSCP exam, but it also provides a reference that will serve you well into your career.
16h 25m
By Adam Gordon, Steven Hernandez
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(ISC)2 SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner Official Study Guide, Second EditionIf you're an information security professional or student of cybersecurity looking to tackle one or more of the seven domains of the SSCP, this guide gets you prepared to pass the exam and enter the information security workforce with confidence.
18h 27m
By Mike Wills
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SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide, Third EditionIncluding exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. this authoritative guide enables you to take the exam with complete confidence or use the book as an ideal on-the-job reference.
12h 48m
By Darril Gibson
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(ISC)2 SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner Official Practice TestsWith two complete practice tests to assess your readiness to take the exam, this book covers each of the seven domains on the SSCP exam with sixty or more questions per domain, so you can focus your study efforts exactly where you need more review.
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SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner Practice ExamsDesigned to help you pass the test with ease, this highly effective self-study guide provides hundreds of accurate practice questions and in-depth answer explanations to use in preparation for the SSCP exam.
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The Official (ISC)2 SSCP CBK Reference, Fifth EditionContaining the essential knowledge practitioners require on a regular basis, this authoritative volume is an essential resource for SSCP-level professionals, SSCP candidates and other practitioners involved in cybersecurity.
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(ISC)2 SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner Official Practice Tests, 2nd EditionThis book's first seven chapters cover each of the seven domains on the SSCP exam with sixty or more questions per domain, so you can focus your study efforts exactly where you need more review.
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