Beyond the CompTIA Trio
Many people start with the CompTIA trio of A+, Network+, and Security+ to build a solid foundation in Information Technology (IT). Then they branch out into other areas. While this site is focused on the CompTIA trio, it also includes some information on other certs that people commonly pursue.
What’s Next
| Aspiring IT professionals frequently ask me questions like “How can I get into an IT job?” and “What is the best IT certification path for network administrators?” Unfortunately, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer because there are so many variables, such as how much knowledge you start with and what type of jobs are available where you live. |  |
SSCP
Many people pursue the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) as the next step after Security+. It builds on the Security+ exam and can be a stepping stone on the path to the highly valuable CISSP certification.The SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide covers all the objectives for this certification. |
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Get complete coverage of all the material on the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) exam inside this comprehensive resource. Written by a leading IT security certification and training expert, this authoritative guide addresses all seven SSCP domains as developed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2, including updated objectives effective April, 2015. You’ll find lists of topics covered at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.
Whether you are looking to advance your current position in the information security field, expand upon your existing IT skills or launch a new career in either of these areas, you should seriously consider the SSCP from (ISC)²®. The SSCP is open to all candidates with as little as one year experience, making it an ideal starting point for a new career in infosec or to add that layer of security you need in your current IT career.
The SSCP is ideal for those working in or towards positions such as:
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SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide
CISSP
| The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification is a globally recognized standard of achievement that confirms an individual’s knowledge in the field of information security. |  |
CISSPs are information assurance professionals who define the architecture, design, management and/or controls that assure the security of business environments.