The Official (ISC)2 Guide to the SSCP CBK, Fourth Edition

  • 16h 25m
  • Adam Gordon, Steven Hernandez
  • Sybex
  • 2016

The fourth edition of the Official (ISC)2 Guide to the SSCP CBK is a comprehensive resource providing an in-depth look at the seven domains of the SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). This latest edition provides an updated, detailed guide that is considered one of the best tools for candidates striving to become an SSCP.

The book offers step-by-step guidance through each of SSCP’s domains, including best practices and techniques used by the world's most experienced practitioners. Endorsed by (ISC)² and compiled and reviewed by SSCPs and subject matter experts, this book brings together a global, thorough perspective to not only prepare for the SSCP exam, but it also provides a reference that will serve you well into your career.

About the Authors

With over 20 years of experience as both an educator and IT professional, Adam Gordon holds numerous Professional IT Certifications including CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CHFI, CEH, SCNA, VCP, and VCI. He is the author of several books and has achieved many awards, including EC-Council Instructor of Excellence for 2006-07 and Top Technical Instructor Worldwide, 2002-2003. Adam holds his Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and his Master's Degree in International Political Affairs from Florida International University. Adam has held a number of positions during his professional career including CISO, CTO, Consultant, and Solutions Architect. He has worked on many large implementations involving multiple customer program teams for delivery. Adam has been invited to lead projects for companies such as Microsoft, Citrix, Lloyds Bank TSB, Campus Management, US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), Amadeus, World Fuel Services, and Seaboard Marine.

Steven Hernandez Steven Hernandez, MBA, HCISPP, CISSP, CSSLP, SSCP, CAP, CISA, is a chief information security officer practicing in the U.S. Federal Government in Washington DC. Hernandez has over 17 years of information assurance experience in a variety of fields including international healthcare, international heavy manufacturing, large finance organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies. Steven is an honorary professor at California State University – San Bernardino and affiliate faculty at the National Information Assurance Training and Education Center located at Idaho State University. Through his academic outreach, he has lectured over the past decade on numerous information assurance topics including risk management, information security investment, and the implications of privacy decisions to graduate and postgraduate audiences. In addition to his credentials from (ISC)2, Hernandez also holds six U.S. Committee for National Security Systems certifications ranging from systems security to organizational risk management. Steven also volunteers service to (ISC)2's Government Advisory Board and Executive Writers Bureau. Steven enjoys relaxing and traveling with his wife, whose patience and support have been indispensable in his numerous information assurance pursuits.

In this Book

  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • Access Controls
  • Security Operations
  • Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis
  • Incident Response and Recovery
  • Cryptography
  • Networks and Communications Security
  • Systems and Application Security