(ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner Common Body of Knowledge (SSCP CBK) Training Seminar

Overview

Overview

Duration 5 days
Course Time 9.00am - 5.30pm
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This course is delivered by NUS-ISS.

This course will equip you with the know-how on the operational aspect of cybersecurity. It is suitable for professionals who are new to cybersecurity and also IT professionals or OT engineers who require cybersecurity know-how as a complementary skill. Today, in fact, it is important for IT professionals and OT engineers to understand security controls and practices to secure the domains under their care.

You will gain the knowledge needed to implement, monitor and administrate security features. The common body of knowledge is established by global security professional body, (ISC)2. Participants can progress to take the examination to obtain the SSCP CBK certification which has a globally recognised system security credential.

Key Takeaways

Key Takeaways

At the end of this course, the participiants will be able to:

  • Align asset management to risk management
  • Implement access controls to protect assets
  • Understand cryptography, PKI systems and secure protocols
  • Understand change management process and security awareness & training
  • Support physical security operations
  • Apply security controls to secure networked environment
  • Apply encryption and DLP to secure cloud
  • Apply security controls to secure wireless network
  • Apply network access controls to secure last mile
  • Apply monitoring systems to detect incident
  • Perform security assessment activities
  • Support security incident, BCP and DRP
  • Support forensic investigations
  • Secure software throughout its lifecycle
  • Apply data protection built into software
  • Secure software against malicious activity
  • Apply endpoint device security
  • Secure virtualised environment



Who Should Attend

Who Should Attend

The course is ideal for IT administrators, managers, directors and network security professionals responsible for the hands-on operational security of their organisation’s critical assets. It equips participants with the advanced technical skills and knowledge to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure using security best practices, policies and procedures.

It is applicable for professionals engaged in the following roles:

  • Database Administrator
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Security Administrator
  • Security Analyst
  • Security Consultant/Specialist
  • Systems Administrator
  • Systems Engineer
  • Systems/Network Analyst
Pre-requisite
a. SSCP Credential Minimum 1 year of cumulative, paid work experience in one or more of the seven domains of the SSCP CBK. A 1 year prerequisite pathway will be granted for candidates who received a degree (bachelors or masters) in a cybersecurity programme.

b. Associate of (ISC)2 Credential A candidate who doesn't yet have the required experience to become a SSCP may become an Associate of (ISC)2 after successfully passing the SSCP exam. The Associate of (ISC)2 will then have two years to earn the experience needed for SSCP certification.


What to Bring

Participants must bring their internet-enabled computing device (laptops, tablet etc) with power charger to access and download course materials.

If you are bringing a laptop, please refer to the full tech spec here.



ICT and SS Competency Framework

ICT and SS Competency Framework

As part of the ICTCF, this course falls under the Cybersecurity functional clusters and tagged to the following competencies:
  • Apps Development: Application Security Testing
  • Cybersecurity: Cryptographic Management
  • Cybersecurity: Digital Forensics
  • Cybersecurity: Security Operations
  • Cybersecurity: SOC Engineering
The course is mapped to the following job roles:
  • CISOs
  • Cybersecurity Engineers
  • Cybersecurity PolicyDevelopers
  • Red Team Engineers
  • App InfraArchitects
  • App Infra Engineers
  • App Infra Managers
  • Data Engineers
  • Infra Architects
  • Infra Engineers
  • Software Engineers


Course Structure

Course Structure

This course is delivered face-to-face and will cover 7 domains areas of systems security:

  • Access Controls
  • Security Operations and Administration
  • Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis
  • Incident Response and Recovery
  • Cryptography
  • Network and Communication Security
  • Systems and Application Security

NOTE
This course does not include the certification exam. Participants who are interested to take the certification exam after completing this course, please register and pay the exam fees through NUS-ISS or directly with Pearson Vue exam centre.




Instructors

Instructors


Fees and Funding

Fees and Funding


Full Fee

Full course fee

S$4250

7% GST on nett course fee

S$297.50

Total nett course fee payable, including GST S$4547.50

With effect till 31 Dec 2022


Full Fee

Full course fee

S$4250

8% GST on nett course fee

S$340

Total nett course fee payable, including GST S$4950

With effect from 1 Jan 2023 till 31 Dec 2023

NOTE: Funding is available for this course. Please visit the training provider’s website to find out about the updated course fee funding breakdown and eligibility.



Upcoming Classes

Upcoming Classes

Class 1

Duration: 5 days

24 Jul 2023 to 28 Jul 2023 (Full Time)

When :
Jul:
24, 25, 26, 27, 28

Time : 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Registration:

Class 2

Duration: 5 days

20 Nov 2023 to 24 Nov 2023 (Full Time)

When :
Nov:
20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Time : 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Registration:

How To Register

How To Register


Agency-sponsored

Step 1 Apply through your organisation's training request system.

Step 2 Your organisation's training request system (or relevant HR staff) confirms your organisation's approval for you to take the course.

Your organisation will send registration information to the academy.

Organisation HR L&D or equivalent staff can click here to register through training provider's registration portal if you have the NUS Online Application Portal (OAP) account. Alternatively, please contact isstrainingA@nus.edu.sg


Step 3 The training provider will inform you whether you have been successful in enrolment.