If you’re looking into an ISC2 information security course, deciding between CISSP training and SSCP training courses can often be confusing. We’re aiming to clarify the difference between the two, and ensure your decision is as simple as possible.
Who are they aimed at?
CISSP training, looks to attract Chief Information Security Officers, Security Managers, Consultants and Analysts, as well as, Directors of Security. In short, those in senior managerial security roles.
SSCP is aimed at those who are currently in a hands on role in information security. Network Security Engineers, Security Administrators and Systems Engineers for example.
Prerequisites?
CISSP training requires a minimum of 5 years of professional experience within the information security field. An endorsement is also required to ensure you meet the course standard. Previous certifications such as CISM, CEH or SEC+ would be a boost.
As SSCP is an entry level information security course, only 1 year of experience is required.
What is covered?
CISSP training has a top down, all-encompassing security strategy. As quoted on the ISC2 website, you’ll learn advanced security practices covering the 8 domains covered in the CISSP CBK:
- Security and Risk Management
- Asset Security
- Security Engineering
- Communications and Network Security
- Identity and Access Management
- Security Assessment and Testing
- Security Operations
- Software Development Security
SSCP is run from the bottom up giving IT workers a broad idea of how best to be aware of information security, as well as focusing on the related technical skills. SSCP covers 7 domains, again from the website:
- Access Controls
- Security Operations and Administration
- Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis
- Incident Response and Recovery
- Cryptography
- Network and Communications Security
- Systems and Application Security
Salaries
Having a CISSP certification could be a gateway into a Chief Information Officer role, with an average salary, according to itjobswatch.com, of £110,000.
The SSCP certification allows you to be versatile in a variety of information security roles. The average salary for a Security Administrator according to itjobswatch.com is £42,500
What Does a CISSP or SSCP do?
A CISSP has the potential to work with nationwide or even global management teams, creating security strategies and helping workers to be able to best do their job in implementing those strategies.
Because those with a SSCP are well rounded, they are able to adapt to many different day to day situations. A SSCP can expect a great amount of variety because of their skillset.
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About the Author:
Sarah writes for Firebrand Training on a number of IT related topics. This includes exams, training, certification trends, project management, certification, careers advice and the industry itself. Sarah has 11 years of experience in the IT industry.
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