About the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Exam

With this intermediate security credential from (ISC)², you can show employers that you have the skills to design, implement, and monitor a secure IT infrastructure. The exam tests expertise in access controls, risk identification and analysis, security administration, incident response, cryptography, and network, communications, systems, and application security.

The SSCP is designed for IT professionals working hands-on with an organization’s security systems or assets. This credential is appropriate for positions like:

• Network security engineer – $107,889

• System administrator -$78,885

• Systems engineer – $111,721

• Security analyst – $83,167

• Database administrator – $84,034

• Security consultant – $106,486

Requirements: Candidates for the SSCP need at least one year of paid work experience in one or more of the testing areas. This can also be satisfied with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a cybersecurity-related program.

Cost: $249