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Security Administration and Operations

This course provides a comprehensive review of the knowledge required to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure in accordance with information security policies and procedures that ensure data confidentiality, integrity and availability. This training course will help students review and refresh their knowledge and identify areas they need to study for the SSCP exam.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Describe security and the alignment of asset management to risk management
• Appraise risk management options and the use of access controls to protect assets
• Examine the field of cryptography to secure information and communication
• Build a security posture by securing software, data and endpoints
• Apply network and communications security to establish a secure networked environment
• Evaluate cloud and wireless security
• Prepare for incident detection and response
• Implement appropriate measures that contribute to the maturation of risk management

Who Should Attend

The course is ideal for those working in positions such as, but not limited to:

• Network Security Engineer
• IT Systems/Network Administrator
• Security Analyst
• Systems Engineer
• Security Consultant/Specialist
• Security Administrator
• Systems/Network Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Individuals operating in a security operations center (SOC) environment performing the role of incident handler, SIEM, forensics specialist, threat intel researcher, etc.

Course Agenda

• Domain 1: Security Operations and Administration
• Domain 2: Access Controls
• Domain 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis
• Domain 4: Incident Response and Recovery
• Domain 5: Cryptography
• Domain 6: Network and Communications Security
• Domain 7: Systems and Application Security

Features of the course vary by delivery method and include:

• Official (ISC)² courseware
• Interactive flash cards
• Post-course assessment with 125 questions
• Collaboration with classmates (not currently available for self-paced course)
• Real-world learning activities and scenarios
• Labs (available for online instructor-led only)

Course Delivery Methods

• Classroom-Based – our Official (ISC)² Training Partners in Australia offer a range of in-person or online, instructor-led exam prep courses in your local time zone.
• Online Instructor-Led – live online training offered over the course of 4-5 days or 2x/week for 6-8 weeks with an (ISC)² Authorized Instructor
• Online Self-Paced – pre-recorded course for students to learn at their own pace
• Private On-Site/Online – private in-person/virtual training for 6 or more people with an (ISC)² Authorized Instructor

Recognition

Did you know? Our certifications are accredited, recognized and endorsed by leading organizations around the world. The SSCP is recognized as a relevant certification for cybersecurity professionals in the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Cyber Skills Framework.