SSCP
Education & Academia abbreviation · Professional Certification
| Stands for | Systems Security Certified Practitioner |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
SSCP stands for Systems Security Certified Practitioner, a professional certification abbreviation.
ISC2 certification for hands-on security practitioners, such as network and systems administrators, requiring one year of experience in its domains and a passing exam. It is often a step toward the CISSP.
Example: The network administrator earned her SSCP to meet the Defense Department's requirement.
Usage notes
The domains include access controls, security operations, risk identification, incident response, cryptography and network security. The credential is renewed on a three-year cycle. It is less senior and less widely requested than the CISSP.
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