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What are the three core principles of information security (CIA Triad)?
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Confidentiality: Protecting information from unauthorized disclosure Integrity: Ensuring data accuracy and preventing unauthorized modification Availability: Ensuring systems and data are accessible when needed These three principles form the foundation of information security and guide all security decisions and implementations.
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SSCP is a ISC2 certification. These facts come from the current exam guide and are the numbers to plan around.
| Domain | Weight | What to focus on |
|---|---|---|
| Security Operations and Administration | 16% | Security concepts (CIA triad, AAA), Asset management and classification, Compliance and audit |
| Network and Communications Security | 16% | Network architecture and segmentation, Firewalls and IDS/IPS, VPN and remote access |
| Access Controls | 15% | Access control models (DAC, MAC, RBAC, ABAC), Authentication methods (MFA, SSO, biometrics), Identity and access management |
| Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis | 15% | Risk assessment and analysis, Vulnerability management, Threat intelligence |
| Systems and Application Security | 15% | System hardening and baselines, Endpoint security (antivirus, EDR), Secure software development lifecycle |
| Incident Response and Recovery | 13% | Incident response lifecycle, Detection and analysis, Containment and eradication |
| Cryptography | 10% | Symmetric and asymmetric encryption, Hash functions and digital signatures, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) |
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They cover all 7 domains of the SSCP exam: Security Operations and Administration (16%), Network and Communications Security (16%), Access Controls (15%), Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis (15%), Systems and Application Security (15%), Incident Response and Recovery (13%), Cryptography (10%). Each section is weighted in the same proportion as the real exam, so nothing high-value is buried.
The SSCP exam has approximately 125 questions in 180 minutes, with a passing score of 700. Use the practice questions to confirm you are consistently above that line before booking the real exam.
Study in short, spaced sessions: a card you have not seen for two days is worth more than a card you reread immediately. Filter by Security Operations and Administration first, then mix domains so you practise identifying the topic before recalling the definition.
They are the recall half of preparation. Pair the cards with practice questions and at least one timed practice exam — candidates who only review cards usually recognise terms but miss scenario questions.