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Jeffrey Posulns (Author), Robert J. Shimonski (Author), Jeremy Faircloth (Author)
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1931836809 978-1931836807 January 2003 1
The SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System is a unique and comprehensive combination of text, DVD-quality instructor-led training, and Web-based exam simulation and remediation. These components will give the student 100% coverage of all (ISC)² official exam objectives and realistic exam simulation.

The SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System consists of:
1. SSCP Study Guide The 1,000,000 readers who have read previous Syngress Study Guides will find many familiar features in the Study Guide along with many new enhancements including:
· Exercises: There will be frequent use of step-by-step exercises with many screen captures and line drawings. Exercises will be presented in sidebar-like style, and will run 1 to 2 pages.
· Anatomy of a Question: Question types will be diagrammed and analyzed to give readers access to the theory behind the questions themselves.
· Teacher's Pet: These will be written from the instructor's perspective and will provide insight into the teaching methodologies applied to certain objectives that will give readers the "$2,000 worth of training in a $60 book feel." These will be presented in sidebar-like style and will run about 1 page.
· Objectives Fast Track: End of chapter element containing each A-head from the chapter and succinct bullet points reviewing most important information from each section (same as current Solutions Fast Track).
· FAQs: End of Chapter Frequently Asked Questions on objective content. These are not exam preparation questions (same as our current FAQ).
· Test What You Learned: End of chapter exam preparation questions, which are in the format of the real exam.
2. SSCP DVD: The DVD will contain 1 hour of instructor-led training covering the most difficult to comprehend topics on the exam. The instructor's presentation will also include on-screen configurations and networking schematics.
SSCP from solutions@syngress.com The accompanying Web site will provide students with realistic exam-simulations software. The exam will emulate the content and the look and feel of the real-exam. Students will be able to grade their performance on the Web-based exam and automatically link to the accompanying e-book for further review of difficult concepts

Ø $2,000 worth of training in a $60 book, DVD, and Web-enhanced training system. Consumers of this product will receive an unprecedented value. Instructor-led training for similar certifications averages $2,000 per class, and retail DVD training products are priced from $69 to $129. Consumers are accustomed to paying 20% to 100% more than the cost of this training system for only the DVD!
Ø Changes to the CISSP Certification pre-requisites will result in an increase in the popularity of the SSCP certification. Recently the (ISC)² increased the work experience requirement of the CISSP certification to four years from three years. This increase will result into current candidates for the CISSP to shift to the SSCP certification, as the verifiable field requirement is only one year.
Ø Syngress well-positioned in wide open playing field. The landscape of certification publishing has changed dramatically over the past month with Coriolis ceasing operations, Hungry Minds facing an uncertain future after their acquisition by John Wiley & Sons, and Syngress ending its long-term relationship with Osborne McGraw Hill in pursuit of publishing Study Guides independently. We are confident that Syngress' long history of best-selling Study Guides will continue in this new era.

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About the Author

Jeffrey Posluns (SSCP, CISSP, CISA, CCNP, CCDA, GSEC) is the Founder of SecuritySage, a leading-edge information security and privacy consulting firm. Jeffrey oversees and directs the professional services teams, product reviews, and innovative product development. Jeffrey has over 11 years experience specializing in security methodologies, audits and controls. He has extensive expertise in the analysis of hacker tools and techniques, intrusion detection, security policies, forensics and incident response. Jeffrey is an industry-recognized leader known for his ability to identify trends, resolve issues, and provide the highest quality of customer service, educational seminars and thought-provoking presentations. Prior to SecuritySage, Jeffrey founded and co-founded several e-commerce and security initiatives, where he served as President and/or Chief Technology Officer. His responsibilities included such areas as the strategy and implementation of corporate initiatives, project management, professional and managed services, as well as research and development. He has also authored a variety of security-specific books, white papers, financial and security-related software, and security toolkits. Jeffrey is looked to as an authority to speak on IT security related issues and trends at conferences, in the media and law enforcement forums. He is a regular speaker at industry conferences organized by such groups as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Jeffrey is also a trainer for the CISSP certification course.

Tony Piltzecker (Security+, CISSP, MCSE, CCNA, Check Point CCSA, Citrix CCA), author of the CCSA Exam Cram, is a Network Architect with Planning Systems Inc., providing network design and support for federal and state agencies. Tony’s specialties include network security design, implementation, and testing. Tony’s background includes positions as a Senior Networking Consultant with Integrated Information Systems and a Senior Engineer with Private Networks, Inc. Tony holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and is a member of ISSA. Tony is a contributing author to MCSE Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows 2000 Network Study Guide & DVD Training System (Syngress, ISBN: 1-931836-84-1). Tony also contributed significant portions from his work in the Security+ Study Guide & DVD Training System (Syngress, ISBN: 1-931836-72-8) to the SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner Study Guide and DVD Training System.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 784 pages
  • Publisher: Syngress; 1 edition (January 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1931836809
  • ISBN-13: 978-1931836807
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.8 x 1.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,009,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank You, book I've been wating for, March 14, 2003
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This review is from: SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System (Hardcover)
I've been wanting to get my SSCP for some time (hoping to ultimately get CISSP), but it has been difficult becasue there is not a lot out there for study tools. I was psyched when I saw that Syngress was publishing a SSCP study guide, becaues I've used theeir books before on other exams and always really liked them. This book did not diappoint. The book is very will written and does an excellent job of covering all of the (ISC)2 domains. The authors are CISSPs and SSCPs and you can tell they know what material is important to highlight in the text for the exam. The DVD that comes w/ the book is excellent as well. You get a couple of hours of instructor training with power point presentations, graphics, etc. This exam has a lot of theory and concept types of things, so it definitely helps to have an instrutor explain this stuff in addition to just reading the book. Anyway, many thanks to Syngress and the authors for a long overdue book.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Judge for Yourself, September 10, 2004
This review is from: SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System (Hardcover)
First, let me start by saying that I am one of the authors of the SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System. I recommended the book to an associate of mine and he alerted me to the bad reviews this book was receiving, so I would like to clear things up.

As of the time I wrote this, the book received 3 1/2 stars based on 5 reviews. The first review gave 1 star with the title "Do not buy". It seems that this harsh review was posted after the reader failed the exam. At the end of the review the reader stated that "...I used this as my single point for studying and failed the exam". I can assure you that this is a good study guide for the SSCP exam, however I would NEVER use only one point of reference for ANY exam or anything else important in life.

The next 3 reviews are the EXACT SAME REVIEW giving the book 2 stars with the title "Poor Editing, Bad Reference Book". In this review it is unclear if the reader actually read the entire book or is just trying to promote another book.

All authors of the SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System have been through and passed at least one (ISC)2 exam. These are NOT easy exams. They cover a vast amount of material that can be overwhelming. The SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System book does however cover a vast majority of the information you will be required to know for the exam. If you have the required experience and the desire to pass this exam I would suggest the following:

- Buy this book
- Read through this book and pay attention to the subject matter covered. Many subjects in this book have entire books written about them. As you hit a subject that you don't understand, or need more in depth coverage to understand; study it separately. Then come back to this book.
- Don't take the exam until you are comfortable with all the Domains covered in this book.

The SSCP is a hard exam. Studying for it is a tedious task. This book makes that task A LOT easier. We have passed this exam based This book can and will help you pass the exam. Good luck.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad all things considered..., September 12, 2005
This review is from: SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System (Hardcover)
Well, as far as test preparation books go, this is an OK resource. I would not call it stellar, but it's not drivel or a waste of time either. The information is presented fairly well, but as others have noted there is a lot of repetition and the grammatical errors and typos ARE distracting.

Bottom Line -- Will the information help you on the test? Yes. Is it all you need to pass even with experience? No. Is the information accurate? Yes, I think so.

I would suggest an SSCP candidate compliment his/her studies with the "other" book that's out there as well and all the freebies available on the Internet. Case in point, the Syngress book did not cover such topics as Continuity Planning in as great of detail as the other book. While not a reason to drop the Syngress book like a rock, if the SSCP candidate is looking to really learn the information, this is essential information to know and have to solidify the base understanding.

With respect to the DVD, I can appreciate the other reviewers' feedback. While I didn't *zing* it across the room after 15 minutes of listening, I do agree the injected humor seems forced and the author/narrator a little elitist in his approach. However, if you are not familiar with Information Security, the topics covered are indeed worth listening to via the DVD forum.

With lack of number of preparation books out there, the Syngress study guide is not bad on the whole.
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As we begin to prepare for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) examination, let's first take a look at how the preparation for this exam can help you to prepare and qualify for higher-level certifications that you might want to pursue later in your career. Read the first page
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