ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) TotalTester Practice Exam

Product Overview

Prepare for the ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) exam with TotalTester practice tests. These 258 questions mirror the style and difficulty of the real exam, so you can practice and assess your knowledge in one place.

SSCP is a hands-on credential, and the exam rewards practitioners who recognise how controls behave in the real world. Therefore repeated exposure to realistic questions is one of the best ways to find your weak domains before exam day. Get certified the best way, the TotalTester way.

• Applies to the current ISC2 SSCP exam objectives, effective September 2024
• Includes 258 practice test questions with hints, study references, and explanations
• Covers all seven SSCP domains
• Single-user, one-year license
• Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, or Linux (iOS and Android not supported)

Certification Alignment

The SSCP exam contains 125 multiple-choice questions across seven domains. This question bank maps to all seven, weighted as ISC2 weights them.

• Security Concepts and Practices (16%) — ethics, security controls, asset and change management, awareness training, and physical security
• Access Controls (15%) — authentication methods, trust architectures, the identity management lifecycle, and access control models
• Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis (15%) — risk management, security assessments, monitoring platforms, and analysis of results
• Incident Response and Recovery (14%) — the incident response lifecycle, forensic investigations, and business continuity and disaster recovery
• Cryptography (9%) — cryptography concepts, secure protocols, and public key infrastructure
• Network and Communications Security (16%) — networking fundamentals, network attacks and countermeasures, security appliances, wireless, and IoT
• Systems and Application Security (15%) — malicious code, endpoint security, cloud security, and secure virtual environments

ISC2 updated the outline in September 2024 and renamed domain 1 from Security Operations and Administration to Security Concepts and Practices. The seven domains and their weights stayed the same.

Career Impact

SSCP proves operational capability rather than theory alone. Therefore it suits people already doing hands-on security work who want that experience recognised.

• Suits roles such as Security Analyst, Systems Administrator, and Network Security Engineer
• Also fits Security Operations Center staff and systems engineers responsible for controls and incident response
• Approved by the U.S. Department of Defense under DoDM 8140.03, and pairs with Security+ for full operational qualification
• Works well as a stepping stone toward CISSP once you have the broader experience it requires

Learning Outcomes

The TotalTester question bank checks your readiness across the full SSCP body of knowledge.

• Identifying and implementing technical, physical, and administrative security controls
• Administering authentication, federated access, and the identity management lifecycle
• Applying risk management frameworks and running vulnerability management activities
• Operating monitoring platforms and analysing SIEM output for events of interest
• Supporting incident response, forensic investigations, and continuity planning
• Applying cryptography, secure protocols, and public key infrastructure correctly
• Securing networks, endpoints, cloud services, and virtual environments

Prerequisites

ISC2 requires at least one year of full-time paid experience in one or more of the seven SSCP domains. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field may satisfy up to one year of that requirement. Part-time work and internships can also count.

TotalTester is assessment software rather than a course. So use it alongside or after your study material, to find weak areas and rehearse exam conditions.

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TotalTester Features

TotalTester practice test questions mirror the multiple-choice questions on the real exam. You control how you study, and the software tracks how you improve.

Testing Modes

• Practice Mode: tests with hints for a little extra help
• Exam Mode: just like the real thing, no help, just you and the questions
• Results graded by topic for easy review

Customized Tests

• Filter questions by exam objectives
• Choose whether or not to include hints and study references
• Choose the number of questions on your practice test
• Set your own time limit

Test History

• See the date you took each test
• View final score for each test
• See the number of questions answered correctly by objective
• Review each question, see your answer, the correct answer, and explanations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the SSCP TotalTester?

This product includes 258 practice test questions aligned to the seven ISC2 SSCP domains. Practice Mode adds hints and study references, while Exam Mode simulates the real thing. All content lives in the Total Seminars Training Hub.

What is the real SSCP exam like?

The SSCP exam runs three hours and contains 125 multiple-choice questions. You need 700 out of 1000 points to pass, and you sit it at a Pearson VUE testing center.

What experience do I need to earn SSCP?

ISC2 requires at least one year of full-time paid experience in one or more of the seven domains. A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree may satisfy up to one year, and part-time work and internships can count.

How long do I have access?

You have one year of access from the date of purchase.

What devices can I use?

Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, or Linux (iOS and Android not supported). So you need a laptop or desktop rather than a phone or tablet.

Is this aligned to the latest SSCP exam version?

Yes. The question bank aligns to the exam outline effective September 2024, which renamed domain 1 to Security Concepts and Practices. All seven domains are covered at their published weights.

Can I use this for classroom or multi-user training?

Single-user licenses cover individual use only. Therefore, they are not valid for classroom instruction. For volume licensing, call 877-687-2768 for discounted multi-user pricing.

What happens after I purchase?

You’ll receive an order confirmation email immediately. A second email then arrives with your Total Seminars Training Hub login. Most customers get access within minutes. If nothing arrives within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact support@totalsem.com.

Educators

Please call 877-687-2768 for discounted multi-user pricing. Single-user licenses are not valid for classroom use.

Order Process

After completing your purchase, you will receive:

• E-mail message confirming the order
• A second email with your login credentials for the Total Seminars Training Hub. You have one year of access from the date of purchase. Log in at hub.totalsem.com on any supported computer. If nothing arrives within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact support@totalsem.com.