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Introduction
The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification is a global IT security certification. The SSCP recognizes your hands-on, technical abilities and practical experience. It shows you have the skills to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure using information security policies and procedures — ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data.
Official courseware is developed by ISC2– creator of the SSCP CBK – to ensure your training is relevant and up to date. Our instructors are verified security experts who hold the SSCP and have completed intensive training to teach ISC2content.
Audience profile
The SSCP is designed for cybersecurity and IT/ICT professionals who have hands-on responsibility for designing, implementing and maintaining cyber, information, software and infrastructure security, whether in a cyber-dedicated role or as part of their day-to-day IT/ICT position. Roles include:
- Network Security Engineer
- IT/Systems/Network Administrator
- Security Analyst
- Systems Engineer
- Security Consultant/Specialist
- Security Administrator
- Systems/Network Analyst
- Database Administrator
- Individuals operating in a security operations centre (SOC) environment performing the role of incident handler, SIEM analyst, forensics specialist, threat Intel researcher, etc.
Pre-requisites
Candidates must have a minimum of one-year cumulative paid work experience in one or more of the seven domains of the ISC2 SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).
- Part-time work and internships may also count towards your experience
- Full-Time Experience: Your work experience is accrued monthly
Thus, you must have worked a minimum of 35 hours/week for four weeks to accrue one month of work experience.
- Part-Time Experience: Your part-time experience cannot be less than 20 hours a week and no more than 34 hours a week
- 1040 hours of part-time = 6 months of full-time experience
- 2080 hours of part-time = 12 months of full-time experience
- Internship: Paid or unpaid internship is acceptable. You will need documentation on company/organisation letterhead confirming your position as an intern. If you are interning at a school, the document can be on the registrar’s stationery
ISC2 Overview
In an increasingly complex cyber world, there is a growing need for information security leaders who possess the breadth and depth of expertise necessary to establish holistic security programs that assure the protection of an organisations information assets.
ISC2 is an international non-profit membership association focused on inspiring a safe and secure cyber world. Today, based in the United States, ISC2 serves its global membership from its headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, along with a portfolio of credentials and world-class education programs in the form of vendor-neutral education products and career services.
Best known for the acclaimed Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) certification, ISC2 offers a portfolio of credentials that are part of a holistic, programmatic approach to security.
ISC2 members, candidates and associates, nearly 675,000 strong, are made up of certified cyber, information, software and infrastructure security professionals who are making a difference and helping to advance the industry. ISC2 members represent an elite, global network of dedicated cybersecurity professionals – preeminent experts in their field – who have committed themselves to the highest ethical standards and best practices. All members are certified professionals who have passed ISC2 examinations attesting to skill and knowledge in their field. Through their ISC2 certification, they have demonstrated superior competency and devoted themselves to making the cyber world a safer place for all.
Torque IT is the longest standing Official Training Partner (OTP) in South Africa and has maintained the status of one of the leading ISC2 accredited training organizations in South Africa. Torque IT remains the Only Preferred OTP in the South Africa. As a leading and established training provider of cybersecurity education and certification, Torque IT is committed to expanding our offerings and promoting cybersecurity awareness and expertise across all ISC2 Certifications and throughout South Africa and various African countries.
