Course Code: IT 181
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Systems Security Certified Practitioner
Course Sector:
Information Technology
Course Dates and Locations
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No.
Date
Days
Location
Fees
Enrollment
01
30 Jun - 04 Jul 2025
5 Days
Dubai, UAE
$4,250
02
11 - 15 Aug 2025
5 Days
Amsterdam, Netherlands
$4,950
03
13 - 17 Oct 2025
5 Days
Abu Dhabi, UAE
$4,250
Introduction
Training course introducion / brief
This course is designed to provide participants with an in-depth coverage on the skills and concepts in the seven domains of systems security including Access Controls, Security Operations and Administration, Incident Response, Cryptography and Network Security among others. The course will allow participants to gain all the necessary knowledge and skills to prepare and pass the SSCP exam.
Course Objectives
At the end of the training course, participants will be able to
  • Implement authentication mechanisms. 
  • Document and operate security controls.
  • Perform security assessment activities. 
  • Understand security issues related to networks. 
Course Audience
Who is this course for, and can benefit the most
  • Cloud Computing Engineer
  • Computer Network Specialist
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Database Administrator
  • Information Technology Analyst
  • Information Technology Leadership
  • Information Security Specialist
  • Software/Application Developer
  • Web Developer
  • Technology sales consultant
Course Outline
The course aims and learning outcomes
SECURITY OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
  • Change Control/Configuration Management 
  • Dual Control, Separation of Duties, Rotation of Duties 
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Pen-Testing
ACCESS CONTROLS
  • AAA 
  • Authentication Methods (Types 1, 2, & 3)
  • Authorization - DAC, RBAC, MAC
  • Accounting - Logging, Monitoring, Auditing 
  • Central/Decentralized and Hybrid Management 
  • Single Sign-On - Kerberos, Radius, Diameter, TACACS 
  • Vulnerabilities - Emanations, Impersonation, Rouge Infrastructure, Social Engineering 
 CRYPTOGRAPHY
  • Intro/History
  • Symmetric
  • Asymmetric 
  • Hashing 
  • Cryptosystems - SSL, S/MIME, PGP • PKI
  • Cryptanalysis
MALICIOUS CODE AND MALWARE 
  • Layering, Data Hiding, and Abstraction
  • Database Security 
  • AI 
  • OOD 
  • Mobil Code
  • Malware Architecture Problems - Covert Channels + TOC/TOU, Object Reuse 
  • Network Vulnerabilities 
NETWORKS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS 
  • OSI/DoD TCP/IP Models
  • TCP/UDP/ICMP/IP 
  • Ethernet 
  • Devices - Routers/Switches/Hubs 
  • Firewalls
  • Wireless
  • WAN Technologies - X.25/Frame Relay/PPP/ISDN/DSL/Cable
  • Voice - PBX/Cell Phones/VOIP 
  • IPSec 
RISK, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY 
  • CIA
  • Roles and Responsibilities - RACI 
  • Asset Management 
  • Taxonomy - Information Classification 
  • Risk Management
  • Policies, Procedures, Standards, Guidelines, Baselines 
  • Knowledge Transfer - Awareness, Training, Education
  • BIA Policy
  • BIA Roles and Teams
  • Data Backups, Vaulting, Journaling, Shadowing
  • Alternate Sites
  • Emergency Response
  • Required notifications 
  • BIA Tests 
ANALYSIS AND MONITORING 
  • Ethics - Due Care/Due diligence 
  • Intellectual Property 
  • Incident Response
  • Forensics 
  • Evidence
  • Laws - HIPAA, GLB, SOX 
Providers and Associations
Providing the best training services and benefits to our valued clients
Boost certificate of completion
BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
ENDORSED EDUCATION PROVIDER
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Flexible deadlines
Customized dates accordance to your schedule
Shareable Certificate
Earn certificate upon completion
COURSE METHODOLOGY

Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).

At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.

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