ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Advance Your IT Career with Cybersecurity Skills. Gain Flexibility with Self-Paced Learning.

Instructor: ISC2 Education & Training

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4.8

(987 reviews)

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 month

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Certified in Systems Security Certified Practitioner addresses concepts & industry best practices across 7 essential domains of information security

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Frequently asked questions

You'll walk away with a more thorough understanding of information security concepts and industry best practices for systems security. You'll also gain confidence to sit for and pass the SSCP certification exam.

The certificate contains 40 hours of study materials over 6 courses. You have access to course content for 120 days from the time you register.

This certificate is designed for people with strong technical skills and practical security knowledge. No specific background is required.

No. The certificate program is intended to prepare students to sit for the SSCP certification exam.

In order to hold the SSCP certification cadidates must pass the SSCP certification exam and meet work experience requirements as outlined below:

Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year cumulative work experience in 1 or more of the 7 domains of the SSCP CBK. A 1 year prerequisite pathway will be granted for candidates who received a degree (bachelors or masters) in a cybersecurity program.

Candidates that do not have the required experience can take and pass the SSCP exam to earn an Associate of (ISC)² designation, and will have up to two years to earn the required work experience for the SSCP.

Candidates must have at least 1 year of cumulative work experience in 1 or more of the 7 domains of the (ISC)²SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). A 1-year prerequisite pathway will be granted for candidates who received a degree (bachelor's or master's) in a cybersecurity program.

Candidates without the required experience can take and pass the SSCP exam to earn an Associate of (ISC)²designation, and will have up to 2 years to gain the work experience needed for the SSCP.

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Certificate, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Certificate. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.