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Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Practice Exam

ISC2-SSCP

Technical certification for IT administrators and security practitioners implementing and managing security infrastructure.

Exam Details

Official ISC2-SSCP exam format

Questions
125
Time Limit
180 minutes
Passing Score
700/1000
Domains
7
2,000+
Practice Questions
100
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Exam Domains

The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) exam covers 7 domains with different weight percentages

Domain 1: Security Operations and Administration

16%

Security concepts and daily security administration.

Topics covered:
  • Security concepts
  • Asset management
  • Change management
  • Security awareness

Domain 2: Access Controls

15%

Implement and manage access control mechanisms.

Topics covered:
  • Access control models
  • Authentication
  • Authorization
  • Identity management

Domain 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis

15%

Identify and analyze security risks.

Topics covered:
  • Risk assessment
  • Security monitoring
  • Vulnerability management
  • Security metrics

Domain 4: Incident Response and Recovery

14%

Handle security incidents and recover operations.

Topics covered:
  • Incident handling
  • Forensics basics
  • Business continuity
  • Recovery procedures

Domain 5: Cryptography

10%

Apply cryptographic concepts and techniques.

Topics covered:
  • Cryptographic concepts
  • PKI
  • Hashing
  • Crypto implementation

Domain 6: Network and Communications Security

16%

Secure network infrastructure and communications.

Topics covered:
  • Network fundamentals
  • Network security
  • Wireless security
  • Secure communications

Domain 7: Systems and Application Security

14%

Secure systems and applications.

Topics covered:
  • Malware
  • Endpoint security
  • Application security
  • Cloud security basics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam

How many questions are on the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) exam?
The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) (ISC2-SSCP) exam contains 125 questions that must be completed within 180 minutes.
What is the passing score for Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)?
You need to score 700 out of 1000 (70%) to pass the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam.
What topics are covered in the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) exam?
The exam covers 7 main domains: Security Operations and Administration, Access Controls, Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis, Incident Response and Recovery, Cryptography, Network and Communications Security, Systems and Application Security. Each domain has different weight percentages based on importance.
How can BetaStudy help me pass the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) exam?
BetaStudy provides 2,000+ practice questions covering all 7 exam domains, 100 unique practice exams that simulate real exam conditions, detailed explanations for every answer, and progress tracking to identify your weak areas.
Are the practice questions updated for the latest ISC2-SSCP exam?
Yes, our questions are automatically updated whenever the official exam syllabus changes. We monitor the official ISC2 certification page and regenerate questions to match the current exam format.

Official Resources

Official Exam GuideISC2 Documentation

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