How many of you have taken or considered taking the SSCP® exam? While I know many people pass over this exam and go directly for the CISSP®, there are some reasons you might give this certification a second look.
One reason is the background requirements. While the CISSP places very strict requirements on experience, the SSCP only requires test candidates to have a minimum of one year of experience. The SSCP is an intermediate-level certification meant for those who are looking to advance their career in IT security.
While the CISSP exam consists of 250 questions, the SSCP exam only has 125 questions. Both the CISSP and SSCP exams have multiple-choice questions, with four possible answers given for each (but only one is correct). You will need a passing score of 700 to pass. This test is not the same as the Security+ and is much less fact-based and more of a concept-based.
If you have been looking for an alternative to the Security+ certification and don’t have the experience to sit for the CISSP exam yet, give some thought to the SSCP. You’ll be able to build your knowledge and add to your marketable skills.
Editor’s note: Those interested in SSCP certification, but don’t meet the work experience requirement, can earn an Associate SSCP certificate by passing the SSCP exam.
From Michael Gregg
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