ISC2 SSCP ® 2026
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Quick Answer: The SSCP exam is a computerized adaptive test with 100-125 questions, a 2 hours time limit, a 700 / 1000 passing score, and costs $249 USD. It covers Security Concepts & Practices, Network & Communications Security, Access Controls, Risk Identification, Monitoring & Analysis. ExamCert has 500+ free practice questions, a full study guide, and a money-back guarantee.
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The ISC2 SSCP proves practical, hands-on ability to implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure using security best practices across seven operational domains. It is widely treated as the natural technical step between an entry-level credential and CISSP, and in 2026 it remains one of the strongest signals that an operations engineer can be trusted with security controls.
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Scenario-based questions covering Security Concepts & Practices, Network & Communications Security, Access Controls, Risk Identification, Monitoring & Analysis, Systems & Application Security, Incident Response & Recovery, Cryptography
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SSCP Exam Domains
100-125 questions in 2 hours, delivered as a computerized adaptive test (CAT) with no going back. Passing score: 700 / 1000. Exam fee: $249 USD. Format: Multiple choice and advanced item types (Pearson VUE test centre). Domains and weights follow the ISC2 outline effective 1 October 2025.
Security Concepts & Practices
Core security principles, governance and compliance, professional ethics, risk management concepts, and security awareness practices.
Network & Communications Security
Network topologies and protocols, secure network design, wireless and cellular security, and network attacks and countermeasures.
Access Controls
Authentication methods, identity management lifecycle, authorization models, and internetwork trust architectures.
Risk Identification, Monitoring & Analysis
Risk management processes, security assessment, monitoring and logging, and analysis of monitoring results.
Systems & Application Security
Malicious code and activity, endpoint security and EDR, mobile device management, cloud security and the shared responsibility model, and secure virtual environments.
Incident Response & Recovery
Incident handling lifecycle, digital forensics fundamentals, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning and execution.
Cryptography
Cryptographic concepts and requirements, secure protocols, public key infrastructure, and key management practices.
Why SSCP?
The ISC2 SSCP proves practical, hands-on ability to implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure using security best practices across seven operational domains. A respected ISC2 credential for Security Analyst, Systems Administrator, Network Security Engineer.
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Who Is the SSCP Exam For?
Target Audience
For hands-on IT and security practitioners who implement and operate controls day to day — security analysts, systems and network administrators, SOC analysts, and engineers moving from IT operations into a dedicated security role.
Recommended Prerequisites
- •One year of cumulative, full-time experience in one or more of the seven SSCP domains (part-time work and internships can also count)
- •A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, IT or a related field can satisfy the one-year requirement
- •Candidates without experience can pass the exam and become an Associate of ISC2, with two years to earn it
Official Exam Details
Format: Computerized adaptive test (CAT), multiple choice and advanced item types (Pearson VUE test centre)
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