The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) credential offers information security tacticians, with implementation orientations, the opportunity to demonstrate their level of competence with the seven domains of the compendium of best practices for information security, the (ISC)² SSCP CBK.

The SSCP credential is ideal for those working toward or who have already attained positions as Senior Network Security Engineers, Senior Security Systems Analysts or Senior Security Administrators.  As a SSCP, you gain access to (ISC)² services and programs which support and enhance your growth throughout your information security career. These services and programs read more

SSCP candidates must meet the following requirements prior to taking the SSCP examination.  Subscribe to the (ISC)² Code of Ethics.
Have at least one year of cumulative work experience in one or more of the seven domains in information security. Valid experience includes information systems security-related work performed as a practitioner or that which requires information security knowledge and involves direct application of that knowledge. You do not have to be affiliated with an organization to take the SSCP examination.
Upon successfully fulfilling the SSCP certification requirements, you will receive a certificate and ID card. You are also eligible to participate in annual (ISC)² board of director elections. read more

Maintenance Requirements
To remain in good standing with (ISC)², you must recertify every three years and, maintain your SSCP credential. This is primarily accomplished through continuing professional education (PE), 60 credits of which are required every three years. For more information on CPEs, click here.

Exams Included in Package for SSCP certification