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Domain 1: Security Concepts and Practices
89%
8 of 9 Correct
Domain 2: Access Controls
75%
12 of 16 Correct
Domain 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis
56%
5 of 9 Correct
Domain 4: Incident Response and Recovery
55%
6 of 11 Correct
Domain 5: Cryptography
38%
3 of 8 Correct
Domain 6: Network and Communications Security
30%
3 of 10 Correct
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The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP®) certification, offered by ISC2, is a globally recognized credential that validates an individual's ability to implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure using information security policies and procedures. The SSCP certification is ideal for roles such as network security engineer, systems administrator, and security analyst. The exam covers seven 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.
Candidates should have at least one year of cumulative work experience in one or more of the seven domains of the SSCP CBK (Common Body of Knowledge). The exam consists of 125 multiple-choice questions with a time limit of four hours. A passing score is 700 out of 1000. The SSCP certification is valid for three years, and certification holders must earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits to renew their certification.
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Candidates should have at least one year of cumulative work experience in one or more of the seven domains of the SSCP CBK (Common Body of Knowledge). The exam consists of 125 multiple-choice questions with a time limit of four hours. A passing score is 700 out of 1000. The SSCP certification is valid for three years, and certification holders must earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits to renew their certification.
The pass rate for the SSCP is a 70% or higher score.



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