SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide Author: Darril Gibson | Language: English | ISBN:
B006QA72AY | Format: EPUB
SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide Description
Get complete coverage of all the material on the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) exam inside this comprehensive resource. Written by a leading IT security certification and training expert, this authoritative guide addresses all seven SSCP domains as developed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2, including updated objectives effective February 1, 2012. You'll find lists of topics covered at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.
Covers all exam domains, including:
- Access controls
- Networking and communications
- Attacks
- Malicious code and activity
- Risk, response, and recovery
- Monitoring and analysis
- Controls and countermeasures
- Auditing
- Security operations
- Security administration and planning
- Legal issues
- Cryptography
CD-ROM features:
- TWO PRACTICE EXAMS
- PDF COPY OF THE BOOK
- File Size: 4515 KB
- Print Length: 486 pages
- Simultaneous Device Usage: Up to 4 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition (November 17, 2011)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B006QA72AY
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
X-Ray:
- Lending: Not Enabled
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This is the kind of test, when you finish it, you have no idea whether or not you have passed, until you get your printed result. I passed.
I cannot discuss what was on the test, but I should say that there were a few questions not mentioned in the book. Whether they were experimental - the ones that didn't count, or not, I don't know. Many questions were very vague, and some appeared to me to have more than one correct answer.
I do have some experience in IT security and a Security+ certification, so I was able to satisfy the prerequisites for this certification. However, I don't know whether I would have passed the test with this book alone, without the experience, but I do know I would not have passed the test without this book.
I read this book from cover to cover, did the practice tests that came on the CD, and re-read chapter reviews several times. I also had to read some articles online on topics that were not deeply covered in the book. The practice tests are easier than the exam questions.
Overall, the book is an easy read, has a few mistakes, but that's what errata is for. Grammar errors indicate that it probably wasn't reviewed and edited well. Being the only SSCP book available, it is hard to tell whether or not it could have been better.
To be honest, I'm a bit disappointed with this certification in general. I expected more from it. It seems to be very basic, and has little practical stuff. I don't see how it is considered an intermediate or advanced certification. Probably because of this, most go for CISSP or something else, and perhaps that's why there are only 1400 SSCPs or so, worldwide vs. thousands of CISSPs. People don't seem to bother with this credential.
I've always had great confidence in the books developed by Darril Gibson and even more if they are about computer security. Darril Gibson is a trademark of quality in security books. It is also an approachable person and has always answered my questions by email.
The material of the All-In-One SSCP Exam Guide is easy to understand, has an excellent presentation and is also comfortable to read. As a trainer of technical courses leading to certification I'm always seeking for materials that will help my students achieve their career goals. Similarly, as a certified professional I am always looking for materials which help me study and see the exam topics as closely as possible.
This book covers all exam objectives for SSCP certification. And this is something we have to look in a book conducting to any Industry certification. In addition, the author uses a clear way to explain every word and technical security concept without departing from the domains of (ISC)2. This is not a boring book, the author captures the attention in every page until the last. It is important to use an entertaining and simple, but without losing the seriousness and importance of the issues, especially on a topic as abstract as security.
At the end of each chapter, the author makes a series of questions that help to measure our strengths and weaknesses, so that you can feel comfortable before you start reading a new chapter or reread the last if necessary.
One of the most valuable aspects of this book is the digital material that accompanies it: The questions in the practice engine serves as an exam simulator. This practice engine shows what will be the real test. It is a great guide and an important support tool that helps develop some confidence about the actual test.
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