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The Official (ISC)2 Guide to the SSCP CBK, 4th Edition

by Adam Gordon, Steven Hernandez

May 2016

Intermediate to advanced

928 pages

25h 46m

English

Sybex

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Conventions
ObjectivesAccess Control ConceptsImplementing Access ControlsSecurity Architecture and ModelsImplementing Authentication Mechanisms—Identification, Authentication, Authorization, and AccountabilityComparing Internetwork Trust ArchitecturesTrust DirectionAdministering the Identity Management LifecycleSummarySample QuestionsNotes
ObjectivesCode of EthicsSecurity Program Objectives: The C-I-A Triad and BeyondDisclosure Controls: Data Leakage PreventionSummarySample QuestionsNotes
ObjectivesIntroduction to Risk ManagementResponding to an AuditSecurity Assessment ActivitiesOperating and Maintaining Monitoring SystemsGoing Hands-on—Risk Identification ExerciseSummarySample QuestionsNotes
ObjectivesIncident HandlingRecovery and Business ContinuitySummarySample QuestionsNotes
ObjectivesEncryption ConceptsData Sensitivity and Regulatory RequirementsGoing Hands-on with Cryptography—Cryptography ExerciseSummarySample QuestionsEnd Notes
ObjectivesSecurity Issues Related to NetworksTelecommunications TechnologiesControl Network AccessLAN-Based SecurityNetwork-Based Security DevicesWireless TechnologiesSummarySample QuestionsEnd Notes
ObjectivesIdentifying and Analyzing Malicious Code and ActivityCIA Triad: Applicability to MalcodeVectors of InfectionSpoofing, Phishing, Spam, and BotnetsMalicious Web ActivityPayloadsIdentifying InfectionsBehavioral Analysis of MalcodeMalcode MitigationImplementing and Operating End-Point Device SecurityOperating and Configuring Cloud SecurityEncryptionEncryption Alternatives and Other Data Protection TechnologiesSecuring Big Data SystemsOperating and Securing Virtual EnvironmentsSummarySample QuestionsEnd Notes
Domain 1: Access ControlsDomain 2: Security OperationsDomain 3: Risk, Identification, Monitoring, and AnalysisDomain 4: Incident Response and RecoveryDomain 5: CryptographyDomain 6: Networks and Communications SecurityDomain 7: Systems and Application Security

Hardware and Software RequirementsConfiguring the Test LabConfiguring DC1Configuring DNS1Signing a Zone on DC1 and Distributing Trust Anchors

Overview

The fourth edition of the Official (ISC)²® Guide to the SSCP CBK® is a comprehensive resource providing an in-depth look at the seven domains of the SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). This latest edition provides an updated, detailed guide that is considered one of the best tools for candidates striving to become an SSCP.

The book offers step-by-step guidance through each of SSCP’s domains, including best practices and techniques used by the world's most experienced practitioners. Endorsed by (ISC)² and compiled and reviewed by SSCPs and subject matter experts, this book brings together a global, thorough perspective to not only prepare for the SSCP exam, but it also provides a reference that will serve you well into your career.