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ISC2 SSCP Self-Paced Training

Implementing, monitoring and administering IT infrastructure under established security policies — access controls, monitoring, incident response and cryptography. Every exam domain, on your schedule.

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REF: SSCP-2025 6
Curriculum aligned to the latest Exam Outline.
Format Self-Paced, Adaptive Learning
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The SSCP is Hard. We Know How to Pass It.

You don't need a classroom to pass the SSCP—you need the right system. ISC2's adaptive learning platform uses AI to identify your knowledge gaps, adjust difficulty in real-time, and focus your study time where it matters most. With the official ISC2 eTextbook, interactive flash cards, domain quizzes, and 24/7 support, you'll build mastery at your own pace. When you're consistently scoring well on practice assessments, you'll know you're ready to pass.

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Official ISC2 eTextbook Included
Course Access 180 Days
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Official ISC2 Study Materials.

Official ISC2 eTextbookDigital textbook included—study on any device, interactive flash cards, domain quizzes, study sheets, and a complete glossary. Everything designed to work together.

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ISC2 eTextbook

Official digital textbook—read on any device, anywhere.

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Pre & Post Tests

Measure progress with course assessments and domain quizzes.

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Interactive cards and comprehensive glossary of terms.

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Domain Quick Refs

Domain-by-domain key points for quick review.

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Exam voucher includedYour SSCP certification exam fee is included—schedule when ready.. 180 days to master the material at your own pace, then test when you're confident.

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Official ISC2 Courseware

Authorized ISC2 courseware for the current SSCP exam, updated as the exam changes.

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180 Days of Access

Start the day you enroll and study on your own schedule for a full 180 days.

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SSCP Exam Voucher Included

Your exam fee is covered. Book the SSCP exam with the testing provider when you feel ready.

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Every Exam Domain Covered

All seven SSCP domains, from Security Concepts and Practices to Systems and Application Security.

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Practice Before You Sit

Practice questions and review tools so you can measure readiness before booking the SSCP exam.

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DoD 8140 Approved

SSCP is recognized under the DoD 8140 framework for qualifying cyber roles.

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    COURSE STRUCTURE

    What the SSCP Exam
    Covers

    Every domain the exam tests, and what sits inside it.
    Work through them in any order, at whatever pace suits you.

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 8
    START HERE
    On the Exam

    Getting Started

    Activate Platform Access and the Official ISC2 eTextbook
    L.prep.1
    Review the SSCP Exam Outline Effective October 1, 2025
    L.prep.2
    Take the Baseline Assessment Across All Seven Domains
    L.prep.3
    Build a Study Planner for Your 180-Day Access Window
    L.prep.4
    How the Adaptive Learning Engine Targets Your Weak Areas
    L.prep.5
    Understanding the Computerized Adaptive Test Format
    L.prep.6
    How to Use the Practice Question Bank and Review Explanations
    L.prep.7
    Confirm Experience Requirements and Plan Your Exam Date
    L.prep.8

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 15
    DOMAIN 1
    On the Exam

    Security Concepts and Practices (16%)

    ISC2 Code of Ethics and Organizational Codes of Conduct
    L.01.1
    CIA Triad, Accountability, Privacy, Non-Repudiation, Least Privilege
    L.01.2
    Control Types and Functions: Technical, Administrative, Physical
    L.01.3
    Documenting and Maintaining Functional Security Controls
    L.01.4
    Asset Management Lifecycle: Inventory, Classification, Disposal
    L.01.5
    Change Management Lifecycle and Security Review
    L.01.6
    Security Awareness and Training Program Support
    L.01.7
    Collaborating With Physical Security Operations
    L.01.8
    Domain 1 Adaptive Quiz and Flash Card Set
    L.01.9
    Control Type and Function Classification Drill
    L.01.10
    Ethics Scenario Scenario Practice Questions
    L.01.11
    Asset and Change Management Scenario Questions
    L.01.12
    Review Missed Questions and Reread eTextbook Sections
    L.01.13
    Governance Document Terminology and Acronym Review
    L.01.14
    Domain 1 Readiness Check Before Moving On
    L.01.15

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 15
    DOMAIN 2
    On the Exam

    Access Controls (15%)

    Authentication Factors, MFA, Passwordless, and FIDO2 Passkeys
    L.02.1
    Single Sign-On: Kerberos, SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect
    L.02.2
    Device Authentication and Network Access Control
    L.02.3
    Internetwork Trust Architectures: One-Way, Two-Way, Transitive
    L.02.4
    Identity Lifecycle: Provisioning, Review, Deprovisioning
    L.02.5
    Directory Services: Active Directory, LDAP, Microsoft Entra ID
    L.02.6
    Access Control Models: DAC, MAC, RBAC, ABAC, Rule-Based
    L.02.7
    Privileged Access Management and Access Reviews
    L.02.8
    Domain 2 Adaptive Quiz and Flash Card Set
    L.02.9
    Authentication Protocol Matching Drill With Feedback
    L.02.10
    Access Control Model Scenario Questions
    L.02.11
    Identity Lifecycle Sequencing Exercise With Feedback
    L.02.12
    Access Attack and Mitigation Questions
    L.02.13
    Review Missed Questions and Reread eTextbook Sections
    L.02.14
    Domain 2 Readiness Check Before Moving On
    L.02.15

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 15
    DOMAIN 3
    On the Exam

    Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis (15%)

    Risk Concepts: Threats, Vulnerabilities, Impact, Likelihood
    L.03.1
    Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis: SLE, ARO, ALE
    L.03.2
    Risk Treatment: Avoid, Transfer, Mitigate, Accept
    L.03.3
    Legal and Regulatory Concerns: Privacy, Sovereignty, Notification
    L.03.4
    Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, and Remediation
    L.03.5
    Operating Security Platforms: SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS
    L.03.6
    Log Collection, Baselines, and Anomaly Detection
    L.03.7
    Analyzing Monitoring Results and Security Metrics
    L.03.8
    Domain 3 Adaptive Quiz and Flash Card Set
    L.03.9
    Risk Calculation Practice: SLE, ARO, ALE
    L.03.10
    Vulnerability Prioritization Scenario Practice Questions
    L.03.11
    SIEM Event Interpretation Exercise With Feedback
    L.03.12
    Regulatory Concern Scenario Practice Questions
    L.03.13
    Review Missed Questions and Reread eTextbook Sections
    L.03.14
    Domain 3 Readiness Check Before Moving On
    L.03.15

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 15
    DOMAIN 4
    On the Exam

    Incident Response and Recovery (14%)

    Incident Response Lifecycle: Preparation Through Lessons Learned
    L.04.1
    Detection, Triage, Containment, Eradication, and Recovery
    L.04.2
    Incident Communication, Escalation, and Reporting
    L.04.3
    Forensic Investigations: Evidence Collection and Chain of Custody
    L.04.4
    Disk and Memory Imaging and Evidence Preservation
    L.04.5
    Business Continuity Planning and Business Impact Analysis
    L.04.6
    Disaster Recovery: Backups, RTO, RPO, Alternate Sites
    L.04.7
    Testing and Maintaining BCP and DRP
    L.04.8
    Domain 4 Adaptive Quiz and Flash Card Set
    L.04.9
    Incident Phase Identification Drill With Feedback
    L.04.10
    Chain of Custody Scenario Questions
    L.04.11
    Backup Strategy and Recovery Site Questions
    L.04.12
    Review Missed Questions and Reread eTextbook Sections
    L.04.13
    Continuity Terminology and Acronym Review
    L.04.14
    Domain 4 Readiness Check Before Moving On
    L.04.15

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 14
    DOMAIN 5
    On the Exam

    Cryptography (9%)

    Reasons and Requirements for Cryptography and Data Sensitivity
    L.05.1
    Symmetric Algorithms: AES, Modes of Operation, Key Distribution
    L.05.2
    Asymmetric Algorithms: RSA, ECC, Diffie-Hellman
    L.05.3
    Hashing, Digital Signatures, HMAC, and Salting
    L.05.4
    Secure Protocols: TLS 1.3, IPsec, SSH, S/MIME
    L.05.5
    PKI Components: CA Hierarchy, Certificate Lifecycle, CRL, OCSP
    L.05.6
    Key Management, Hardware Security Modules, and Crypto Agility
    L.05.7
    Domain 5 Adaptive Quiz and Flash Card Set
    L.05.8
    Algorithm Selection Scenario Practice Questions
    L.05.9
    Protocol and Port Matching Drill
    L.05.10
    Certificate Lifecycle Sequencing Exercise With Feedback
    L.05.11
    Review Missed Questions and Reread eTextbook Sections
    L.05.12
    Cryptography Terminology and Acronym Review
    L.05.13
    Domain 5 Readiness Check Before Moving On
    L.05.14

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 14
    DOMAIN 6
    On the Exam

    Network and Communications Security (16%)

    OSI and TCP/IP Models, Ports, Protocols, and Services
    L.06.1
    Network Attacks: DDoS, Spoofing, Man-in-the-Middle, DNS Poisoning
    L.06.2
    Network Access Controls, Segmentation, VLANs, and NAC
    L.06.3
    Managing Network Security: Firewalls, Proxies, Zero Trust
    L.06.4
    Network Security Appliances: IDS/IPS, WAF, VPN Concentrators
    L.06.5
    Securing Wireless: WPA3, 802.1X, Rogue Access Points
    L.06.6
    Securing and Monitoring Internet of Things Devices
    L.06.7
    Domain 6 Adaptive Quiz and Flash Card Set
    L.06.8
    Port and Protocol Identification Drill
    L.06.9
    Network Attack Recognition Scenario Questions
    L.06.10
    Firewall Rule and Segmentation Exercise
    L.06.11
    Wireless and IoT Security Questions
    L.06.12
    Review Missed Questions and Reread eTextbook Sections
    L.06.13
    Domain 6 Readiness Check Before Moving On
    L.06.14

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 14
    DOMAIN 7
    On the Exam

    Systems and Application Security (15%)

    Malicious Code Types: Ransomware, Trojans, Rootkits, Fileless Malware
    L.07.1
    Analyzing Malicious Activity and Indicators of Compromise
    L.07.2
    Endpoint Security: Hardening, HIDS, EDR, Application Allowlisting
    L.07.3
    Mobile Device Management, BYOD Policy, and Containerization
    L.07.4
    Cloud Security Configuration and Shared Responsibility
    L.07.5
    Secure Virtual Environments: Hypervisor Hardening and Snapshots
    L.07.6
    Container Security and Secure Software Practices
    L.07.7
    Domain 7 Adaptive Quiz and Flash Card Set
    L.07.8
    Malware Type Identification Drill With Feedback
    L.07.9
    Endpoint Hardening Scenario Practice Questions
    L.07.10
    Cloud and Virtualization Risk Questions
    L.07.11
    Mobile Device Policy Scenario Questions
    L.07.12
    Review Missed Questions and Reread eTextbook Sections
    L.07.13
    Domain 7 Readiness Check Before Moving On
    L.07.14

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 8
    START HERE
    On the Exam

    Exam Prep

    Full-Length Adaptive Practice Exam One: 100 to 125 Questions
    L.prep.1
    Weak-Area Review From Adaptive Platform Analytics
    L.prep.2
    Full-Length Practice Exam Two and Score Comparison
    L.prep.3
    Seven-Domain Flash Card Sweep and Key Terms Review
    L.prep.4
    Adaptive Test Strategy: No Review, Pace for Two Hours
    L.prep.5
    Schedule Your Exam at Pearson VUE With the Included Voucher
    L.prep.6
    Exam Day Logistics: Identification, Timing, and Testing Rules
    L.prep.7
    After the Exam: Endorsement, Experience, and CPE Requirements
    L.prep.8
    COURSE PROGRESS Domain 0 of 8
    Frequently Asked Questions

    SSCP Self-Paced
    Questions, Answered

    Real questions from real professionals who passed.
    Here's how we answer them.

    Official ISC2 courseware, on-demand video instruction, practice questions and your SSCP exam voucher, with 180 days of access from enrollment. Everything is online, so you start the day you enroll.

    180 days from the date you enroll. There is no fixed schedule and no cohort to keep up with — you work through the material at whatever pace fits around your job.

    Yes. Your SSCP exam voucher is included in the price, so there is nothing further to buy before you sit the exam. You book it with the testing provider once you are ready.

    SSCP has seven exam domains: Security Concepts and Practices, Access Controls, Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis, Incident Response and Recovery, Cryptography, Network and Communications Security and Systems and Application Security. The course is organized the same way, so each section maps to the domain it prepares you for.

    Yes. Training Camp is an authorized ISC2 training partner and this course uses official ISC2 SSCP courseware, kept aligned to the current exam version.

    It suits hands-on administrators and analysts who implement and monitor security controls day to day. SSCP is also approved under DoD 8140 for qualifying roles.

    Yes. Our Success Guarantee lets you apply 100% of your self-paced course investment toward any of our live SSCP training classes within 30 days of your initial purchase. Contact the enrollment team and they will handle the transfer and help you pick a class date. Self-paced itself does not include an exam retake.

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