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(ISC)2 SSCP Certification
A Firebrand Training
7
Day Course
(ISC)2 SSCP Certification - Overview
Systems Security Certified Practitioner
SSCP Certification was designed to recognize an international standard for practitioners of information security [IS] and understanding of a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). It focuses on practices, roles and responsibilities as defined by experts from major IS industries. Certification can enhance an IS career and provide added credibility.
The goal of this seven-day accelerated course is to provide IT and information security professionals with a fully-immersed, zero-distraction, all-inclusive SSCP training and certification experience.
Our SSCP Firebrand Training encompasses the (ISC)2 SSCP CBK Review Seminar, intense hands-on instruction, on-site examination delivery, meals, and accommodation.
SSCP accreditation provides information security personnel and their employers with international credibility. It also gives their employers a reliable measure of professional competence. As the demand for SSCP certification has more than doubled in the past year, Firebrand Training has responded with an all-inclusive, hands-on, seven-day training program tailored specifically to its knowledge requirements.
The key advantage of authorized (ISC)2 Institute Training is fundamental: The institute's goal is to provide an extensive overview of the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), the compendium of information security practices and standards compiled and continually updated by (ISC)2 and used as the basis for the SSCP exam.
The benefits listed below are but a few of the advantages you can receive when doing business with an (ISC)2 host partner. Only authorised host partners:
- Are guaranteed to adhere to stringent technical pre-screening practices - Candidates that do not have the necessary work and education experience my be subject to decertification
- Guarantee the highest quality of education and customer satisfaction - Candidates are able to contact (ISC)2 directly for program quality assurance
- Utilise (ISC)2 Institute's instructors, trained directly by the consortium - Many SSCP instructors participated in the actual development of the SSCP CBK
- Employ the only official (ISC)2 courseware and materials The product of extensive work from SSCPs, CISSPs, (ISC)2; Instructors, and Subject Matter Experts
- Deliver the (ISC)2 vendor examinations truly on-site
(ISC)2 SSCP Certification - Benefits
Information security professionals invest substantially in information assets, including technology, architecture and process. But how can protection of these assets be ensured? Only through the strengths of the professionals in charge.
Industry standards, ethics and certification of IS professionals and practitioners becomes critical to ensuring a higher standard for security is achieved. ISC2, as the only not-for-profit consortium charged with maintaining, administering and certifying IS professionals in the Common Body of Knowledge [CBK], is the premier resource for IS professionals worldwide.
Why Choose Firebrand Training for SSCP Certification?
- (ISC)2 instructors present the SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) Seminar
- We utilise only (ISC)2 copyrighted training material, which is unavailable to other non-partner organizations
- The SSCP examinations are delivered at our site - with (ISC)2 approval - not at 'local' testing centres that are subject to seat availability
- Our zero-distraction, accelerated delivery model provides today's network and information security professionals with a value-added option for official, accelerated training on the seven domains of the SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).
You will benefit from participating in the program should you be a
- Security administrator looking to improve your skills and employment opportunities
- Company desiring to improve your security profile and competitive edge
- Vendor wanting to enhance the marketability of your product with qualified security administrators
When you have certified personnel on staff, your company is operating at a known level of professional competency. Your risks are lowered and your liabilities decreased. Customers and investors are assured that your company can protect their investment. SSCPs have demonstrated their extensive knowledge of security administration. They have the ability to implement and maintain highly secure systems and to respond quickly to problems and violations. They reduce your risks and limit potential reputation, financial and business losses.
SSCP certification reduces training costs, as well by identifying highly qualified individuals for your security positions; people that can train and mentor your staff and improve their security awareness. A company-mandated certification program improves employee morale by creating a consistent career path that guarantees an employee's skills will remain current. It also improves your ability to attract and retain a highly competent staff.
Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.
Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.
Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including
- Intensive group instruction
- One-on-one instruction attention
- Hands-on labs
- Lab partner and group exercises
- Question and answer drills
- Independent study
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.
(ISC)2 SSCP Certification - Curriculum
The curriculum for the SSCP seminar is under continuous review, ensuring current information relevant to the seven CBK domains below.
Access Controls
Concepts, Terms of Subjects and Objects, Implementation of Authentication Techniques
Analysis and Monitoring
Principles, Practices, Mechanisms, Audits, Systems Maintenance, Analysis of Exploits
Cryptography
Business and Security Requirements for Cryptography, Principles of Certificates and Key Management, Secure Protocols
Malicious Code
Differentiate between Viruses, Trojan Horses and Worms, Identification of Virus Activity
Differentiate between Trap Doors and Back Doors, implication of Virus Hoaxes and Myths
Networks and Telecommunications
Business and Security Requirements, Remote Access Architecture, Firewalls, Networks and Wireless
Risk, Response, and Recovery
Risk Management Process, Security Assessments, Incident Handling Analysis, Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)
Security Operations and Administration
Change Management Concepts, System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Security Evaluation and Assistance, Awareness Education, Code of Ethics, Security Infrastructure Evaluation, Security Policy Administration, Concepts of Certification and Accreditation Process, Implementation, Recommendation and Promotion of Security Best Practices
(ISC)2 SSCP Certification - Exam Track
The SSCP Certification examination consists of 125 multiple-choice questions. Candidates have up to 3 hours to complete the examination. Seven SSCP information systems security test domains are covered in the examination pertaining to the Common Body of Knowledge:
- Access Controls
- Analysis and Monitoring
- Cryptography
- Malicious Code
- Networks and Telecommunications
- Risk, Response, and Recovery
- Security Operations and Administration
(ISC)2 SSCP Certification - What's Included
The SSCP Accelerated Course encompasses the (ISC)2 SSCP CBK Review Seminar, intense hands-on instruction, tailored pre-reading materials, on-site examination delivery, meals, and accommodations. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.
The SSCP CBK Review
The official (ISC)2 three-day review course provides information security practitioners, namely Network Administrators and Executive Managers, the information required to demonstrate proficiency within the SSCP domains - and ultimately pass the SSCP examination.
Authorised (ISC)2 Instructors & Courseware
Firebrand Training utilises the official (ISC)2 copyrighted training materials for the program delivery. These materials have been derived from extensive work from SSCPs, CISSPs, (ISC)2 Instructors, and Subject Matter Experts in developing material and presentation.
Accommodation & Meals
Accommodation is provided for you in a modern, en-suite bedroom - making studying comfortable and convenient. Breakfasts, lunches, dinner, fresh-brewed coffee, and ample snacks and beverages are provided throughout the day.
Examination Passing Policy
Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodation and vendor exam fees.
Onsite Exam Delivery
The SSCP examinations are delivered at our site - with (ISC)2 approval.
Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.
Our Certification Programs includes
- Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)TM Delivery
- Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software
- Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
- Examination vouchers *
- On site testing **
- Accommodation, All Meals, Beverages, and Snacks
- Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
- Examination Passing Policy
Please note
- * Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
- ** On site testing is not included in our ISACA, or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications
Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
Examination Passing Policy
Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.
(ISC)2 SSCP Certification - Prerequisites
The SSCP program is targeted at professionals with at least 1 year of experience in the information security field.
Firebrand Training staff interview all potential students regarding their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and personal fortitude. This screening process ensures a successful match between the customer and Firebrand Training toward accelerated training and certification.
Firebrand Training is an aggressive training environment. You must have an attitude aimed for success. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.
SSCP Certification Testimonials
"The CRM 4.0 course is tough, the trainer and staff all pull together to get you through, do not expect to sleep much, but you will have fun and enjoy your experience."
James Howard, route one publishing ltd.
"This was my first experience of this type of training and although I found it to be very tiring, it was extremely good and I ultimately came away with deep knowledge on Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. Our instructor was totally professional and is quite obviously passionate about the subject matter.
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Richard Kay, Jersey Trust Company.
"Many thanks to Firebrand Training and especially the instructor, as I would have never got through the material and taken the exams. Now I am a qualified MCTS in ASP.NET 3.5, and ADO.NET 3.5.
One thing to note - this is not a picnic, be prepared to work hard and put the hours in."
Richard Tappenden, Education Direct Ltd.
"A very cooool environment to learn what you want...!"
Sunil Kumar, Evosoft GmbH.
"I had a excellent time, with excellent tutors and staff. Hard working atmosphere with a brilliant experience."
Akshay Mehta, ESCuk.
"A chance to get away, experience excellent training, constructive study and get the job of certification done."
Ian Roberts, Health Service.
"I am very glad I chose Firebrand training, you get what you pay for. Everything was well prepared, the cirriculum was well designed and facilities were excellent.
I have pretty much decided to do my Security+ and CISSP courses here on the grounds that my instructor was brilliant and obviously had a great passion for security."
Damion Wright, PC World.
"Knackering but worth it! I you are prepared to do the work you reap the rewards!"
Michele Curtis, NHS Supply Chain.
"Excellent courseware and a great atmosphere for learning."
Andy Hart, Getronics.
"An excellent centre if you want to achieve your results rapidly and in a very intensive format. Do not underestimate the intensity of the course, but it will get you where you want to be if youre prepared to work hard!"
Matthew Shoebridge, Hampshire Medical Services.
"Was a very intense experience, and half way through was not sure that it was going to be of benefit. But reaching the end successfully completing both exams and now have a greater breath of knowledge than I thought I could achieve, two days in!"
Sandra Campbell, Instalec Networking Ltd.
"I enjoyed it immensley. The tutor was both knowledgable and inspiring."
Steve Allcock, BT.
"Being a complete IT novice apart from Home use made for a very steep learning curve. Once I grasped the basics though I started to understand the more complex stuff. It was probably the most mentally testing week of my life. If you are expecting to come and not put in the study time you will not pass. Definatley the right place to start to get IT certification."
JG, Widnes Vikings.
"Accelerated learning is hard work. Come prepared to a great environment for an intensive learning session, but leave satisfied and rewarded. "
David Lloyd, RWEDEA UK.
"Firebrands immersion style of technical training is ideal for the motivated. The staff and facilities are excellent, catering for all your requirements. My experience was very positive and I would not hesitate to use Firebrand Training again."
Ken Nutt, Self employed.
"Concise, exactly as it says on the tin - highly recommended. "
David Olden, Self.
"Accelerated learning is hard work. Come prepared to a great environment for an intensive learning session, but leave satisfied and rewarded. "
David Lloyd, RWEDEA UK.
"Never thought I would learn so much in such a short time!!! Instructor was wonderful!!! I WILL BE BACK!!"
Pravin Vekaria, Panduit.
"An excellent trainer and the course was well structured towards the final exam. "
KH, Ernst and Young.
"A long week made bearable by a great trainer, great food and great fellow trainees."
Shaun Riordan, 2e2 Ltd.
"From the day I arrive until today, Firebrand Training has provided me with a casual, friendly and learning focused environment. I have found the course tough, which I knew it would be, but also very rewarding. I would not hesitate in coming back in the future for more learning of the highest quality."
Damon Smith, Self Employed.
"The course was well structured. Although there were long days and some early mornings :-). The course was structured at the correct pace. The facilities and equipment were of the highest standard.The instructor had not only exceptional knowledge of his subject and you could tell that he had plenty of practical experience as well."
Jayson Carpenter, Fujitsu Siemens.
"Exam focused training, well prepared and presented, by knowledgeable fully qualified instructors in an environment that encourages learning and self development."
AS, Dealogic.
"Hard work with exceptional results. Excellent!"
CM, System C Healthcare.
"My experince at Firebrand Training has been excellent. Great instructor, great staff and facilities, great learning environment!"
Donna Feanny, Unemployed.
"I have done all my Microsoft training here and all my needs were met."
Paul Bharji, Chelton Ltd.
"Very knowledgeable instructor!"
RL, euromoney.
"A strong test of stamina and determination but well worth the effort."
Alan Smith, Currently un-employed.
"Excellent courseware and a great atmosphere for learning."
Andy Hart, Getronics.
"If you need to get your certification, this is the place to go. The instructor is helpful and makes sure your ready to tackle the exams."
Paul Shoesmith, Pilotbean Ltd.
SSCP Certification Course Dates
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25/08/2008 |
31/08/2008 |
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22/09/2008 |
28/09/2008 |
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20/10/2008 |
26/10/2008 |
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17/11/2008 |
23/11/2008 |
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15/12/2008 |
21/12/2008 |
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12/01/2009 |
18/01/2009 |
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