SSCP (ISC)2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner Official Study Guide

✍ Scribed by Murphy, George

• Publisher: Sybex; Wiley
• Year: 2015
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 557
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Fully updated Study Guide for the SSCPThis guide prepares you for the SSCP, Systems Security Certified Practitioner certification examination by focusing on the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) as determined by ISC2 in seven high level topics. This Sybex Study Guide covers 100% of all exam objectives. You'll prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to expert content, real-world practice, access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment and much more. Reinforce what you've learned with key topic exam essentials and chapter review questions.

Along with the book you also get access to Sybex's superior online interactive learning environment that includes:

125 question practice exam to help you identify where you need to study more. Get more than 90 percent of the answers correct, you're ready to take the certification exam. More than 100 Electronic Flashcards to reinforce your learning and give you last minute test prep before the exam A searchable glossary in PDF to give you instant access to the key terms you need to know for the exam Appendix of charts, tables, typical applications, and programs Coverage of all of the exam topics in the book means you'll be ready for:

Access Controls Security Operations and Administration Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis Incident Response and Recovery Cryptography Network and Communications Security Systems and Application Security

✦ Table of Contents

Title Page
Copyright
Table of Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Technical Editor
Introduction
Who Should Read This Book?
What Is Covered in This Book
How Do I Use This Book?
Assessment Test
Assessment Test
Answers to Assessment Test
Chapter 1: Information Security: The Systems Security Certified Practitioner Certification
About the (ISC)2 Organization
Exams, Testing, and Certification
The SSCP Exam
Summary
Exam Essentials
Chapter 2: Security Basics: A Foundation
The Development of Security Techniques
Understanding Security Terms and Concepts. Security Foundation ConceptsParticipating in Security Awareness Education
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 3: Domain 1: Access Controls
What Are Controls?
Types of Access Controls
Identification
Authentication
System-Level Access Controls
Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
Nondiscretionary Access Control
Mandatory Access Control
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 4: Domain 2: Security Operations and Administration
Security Administration Concepts and Principles
Data Management Policies
Endpoint Device Security. Security Education and Awareness TrainingBusiness Continuity Planning
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 5: Domain 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis
Understanding the Risk Management Process
Risk Management Frameworks and Guidance for Managing Risks
Risk Analysis and Risk Assessment
Managing Risks
Risk Visibility and Reporting
Analyzing Monitoring Results
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 6: Domain 4: Incident Response and Recovery
Event and Incident Handling Policy. Creating and Maintaining an Incident Response PlanUnderstanding and Supporting Forensic Investigations
Understanding and Supporting the Business Continuity Plan and the Disaster Recovery Plan
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 7: Domain 5: Cryptography
Concepts and Requirements of Cryptography
Key Management
Secure Protocols
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 8: Domain 6: Networks and Communications
Network Models
Network Design Topographies
Ports and Protocols
Converged Network Communications. Network Monitoring and ControlAccess Control Protocols and Standards
Remote User Authentication Services
Local User Authentication Services
Network Segmentation
Securing Devices
Security Posture
Firewall and Proxy Implementation
Network Routers and Switches
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Devices
Telecommunications Remote Access
Wireless & Cellular Technologies
Wireless Networks
Traffic Shaping Techniques and Devices
Quality of Service
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab
Review Questions
Chapter 9: Domain 7: Systems and Application Security.