SSCP certification

rstrong4

TE,

I have to be in DOD 8570 compliant. My shop has the option of getting either the CEH or the SSCP. Mostly everyone in my unit got the CEH and I am not sure if they were told the same thing I was about the options of choosing between the two. I am very interested in the SSCP because not only will this stand me out from everyone but it will show my leadership that I am willing to go the mile. Also, CEH has nothing to really do with my job but the SSCP does. I have both the Security+, and A+ certification, and I want to stay in security since my major is in that field also. They are going to send me a bootcamp which I heard it was really good, and then there are some VTE videos they my shop is giving me. Does anyone have any advice on this? Also, what study materials should I get and if Darril Gibson is reading this, what do you recommend, i.e. studying materials, videos, etc. Thanks.

YuckTheFankees

I have not taken the test but from what I have heard, SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide: Darril Gibson: 9780071771566: Amazon.com: Books is enough to pass. Good luck!

rstrong4

Thanks a lot. I read the reviews and it said that they were a few mistakes due to the editors lack of attention to detail.

paul78

Maybe Darrill can comment on the mistakes since he's a regular on TE

I haven't taken the SSCP either but I do agree with you that SSCP may a better fit based on your description. If you meet the requirements, most people will likely advise that you go for the CISSP.

JDMurray

Consider too that that the (ISC)2 requires a $65US/year Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF) from SSCP holders. Throw in the CISSP and you'd be paying $150/yr in AMF. Make sure your employer will cover the AMF if you don't want to foot the bill yourself.