SSCP
ISC2 SSCP Exam Prep
Comprehensive practice questions and study materials from Wiley. Build confidence with adaptive learning and domain-specific analytics.
SSCP
Comprehensive practice questions and study materials from Wiley. Build confidence with adaptive learning and domain-specific analytics.
Exam Domains
Master every domain to maximize your exam score
Authentication methods, access control models, identity management
Security policies, data handling, change management, awareness training
Risk management, vulnerability assessment, security monitoring, analysis
Incident handling, forensic investigation, BC/DR planning
Cryptographic concepts, algorithms, PKI, key management
Networking fundamentals, network attacks, countermeasures, secure communications
Malware, endpoint security, virtualization, cloud security, secure SDLC
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FAQ
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The SSCP exam has 125 multiple-choice questions. You have 3 hours to complete the exam.
The passing score for the SSCP exam is 700 out of 1000 points.
SSCP covers 7 domains: Access Controls, Security Operations and Administration, Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis, Incident Response and Recovery, Cryptography, Network and Communications Security, and Systems and Application Security.
SSCP requires 1 year of cumulative paid work experience in one or more of the 7 SSCP domains. A degree in a cybersecurity-related field can substitute for the experience requirement.
The SSCP exam fee is $249 USD. Pricing may vary by region. Candidates register through ISC2 or an authorized Pearson VUE testing center.
Yes, SSCP is an excellent entry-level cybersecurity certification. With only 1 year of required experience (or a qualifying degree), it is accessible for those starting their cybersecurity career and provides a strong foundation for advancing to CISSP.
SSCP is valid for 3 years. To maintain the certification, you must earn 20 CPE credits per year (60 total over 3 years) and pay an Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF) of $65.
Both are entry-to-intermediate cybersecurity certifications. Security+ is vendor-neutral and broadly covers security concepts, while SSCP focuses more on hands-on security operations and administration. SSCP requires 1 year of experience; Security+ has no experience requirement.
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