Information security has become a critical component in the stability and progress
of the modern world. With high expectations from the public and stringent regulations
from legislative and industry bodies, never have the pressures on corporations,
governments and other organizations been so great to protect their own data as well
as that of the stakeholders they serve. It is why the information security industry is
consistently one of the top performing sectors in the global economy.
Organizations understand that technology alone cannot secure their data. In
ever-increasing numbers, they are seeking all levels of information security practitioners
throughout the enterprise. The Systems Security Certified Practitioner
(SSCP®) certification is the ideal credential for meeting the demand for hands-on
practical technicians—the go-to people for information security requirements and
policies.
The SSCP provides a solid foundation in the understanding of elementary
and advanced security concepts and issues for network security engineers, security
systems analysts and security administrators as well as many other IT positions
throughout the organization. No matter the position—whether a system
or network administrator, information systems auditor, computer programmer
or systems analyst, or database administrator—the knowledge that practitioners
attain from earning the SSCP will make them an asset to the security posture of
an organization.
The road to secure enterprises is often littered with tales of failure and unexpected
breaches. All too often, these failures are linked to a lack of understanding
of basic tenets of information security. This book is an excellent source of information
of best practices, advice and guidance that will prove invaluable in helping
your organization prevent errors, avert security breaches, and avoid experiencing a
loss of trust by stakeholders and regulators.