Overview
The world of IT security is fast-paced and exciting, with the potential for high earnings—but it can also be competitive. To stay ahead, you'll need a certification like the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), a premier credential that is ideal for those wanting to begin or advance a career in computer networking or security. This online SSCP course will prepare you for this industry-recognized certification, as well as a career in the information technology sector.
The SSCP is one of the best cybersecurity certifications you can earn, especially as an entry-level professional. An SSCP exam prep course is a great way to ensure you have the knowledge to succeed—and that you can prove it to your employer. This course will also prepare you for a career as a network administrator or security administrator, and help you stay up-to-date on your skills if you already work in the IT sector.
Objective
What you will learn
- Understand authentication, identity management, and network trusts
- Master cloud computing security concepts, as well as network data security
- Learn about wireless security and cellular technologies
- Explore malware identification and mitigation
- Discover risk management, security assessment, and incident handling
- Practice cryptography, encryption, PKI, and certificates
- Understand security auditing and systems monitoring and analysis
How you will benefit
- Receive an industry-recognized certification and become a Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
- Prepare yourself for a career as an information security analyst, computer system analyst, security management specialist, or computer user support specialist
- Begin or advance your career in computer networking or security
Requirements
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
- Mac users are encouraged to have access to a Windows environment on their device.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
- The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Prerequisites
This is an advanced level course. You should have a base knowledge about computer hardware, networking, and security knowledge. It is recommended that you should either first take CompTIA A+ and Network+ or have the equivalent of two years of experience working with computers.