SSCP Certification requirements, benefits and salary

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) is an entry-level certification for Security professionals offered by (ISC)₂. International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium is an internationally recognized non-profit organization which specialized in training and certification for cybersecurity professionals. It is one of the world’s largest IT security organization. Along with other certifications offered by (ISC)₂ SSCP is one of the certifications and is a popular one too.
SSCP Certification tests one’s skill and knowledge across seven security domains. These domains are from the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK®). The seven security domains are Access Controls, Security Operations and Administration, Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis, Incident response and recovery, Cryptography, Network, and Communications Security and Systems and Applications Security. Passing this exam proves that you have a working knowledge of all these seven domains.

SSCP Exam Overview

SSCP Exam runs for a maximum of 3 hours in which you must answer 125 questions. Each question will carry 8 marks. To pass the exam, one must score above 700. The exam is available in 3 languages English, Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese.
SSCP Exam costs $249 for US, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and other countries, for Europe EUR 230 and for United Kingdom GBR199.

Who can attend SSCP Certification exam?

SSCP is ideal for IT administrators, managers, directors, and network security professionals. To become an SSCP certified professional you must possess knowledge and expertise to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure using security best practices, policies and procedures.
To qualify for SSCP, candidates must pass the exam and have at least 1 year of work experience in at least one of the seven domains of (ISC)₂ SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK®).

Benefits of SSCP Certification

Apart from considered as one of the skilled IT security professional with a recognized credential you’ll also have other benefits from this certification

• Career Growth: SSCP Certification will raise visibility and increase your credibility, thus ensuring job security and create new opportunities
• Versatile Skills: SSCP is vendor-neutral so skills can be applied to different technologies and methodologies
• Network of Professionals: Gain access to a global community of peers
• Higher Salaries: Certified professionals on an average earn 20% more than non-certified professionals
• Expanded Knowledge: Learn deeper and gain better understanding of the core concepts of cyber security
• Stronger Skill set: Expand your skills to fit your organizational needs

Salary of SSCP Certified Professionals

According to (ISC)₂, SSCP’s earn $93,240 USD annually. Based on Indeed approximately, entry-level Security Officer will earn $12.29 per hour and experienced Principal Architect will earn $85.98 per hour.