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ISC2 practitioner certification for hands-on security administration and operations.
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About this exam
Validates hands-on ability to implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure using cybersecurity best practices.
Who should take this exam
Security administrators, analysts, network and systems professionals with operational security responsibilities.
Career benefits
Demonstrates practical operational security skills across access control, risk, incident response, cryptography, networks, systems, and applications.
How to prepare
Review the official ISC2 exam outline, supplementary references, and practice operational security scenarios.
Quick facts
Exam cost$249 USD typical Pearson VUE exam fee
Valid for3 years
Length120 minutes
Questions on exam125
Passing score700 / 1000
FormatMultiple choice and advanced item types
Practice questions125
Objectives7
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What's covered
1. Security Concepts and Practices
16%2. Access Controls
15%3. Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis
15%4. Incident Response and Recovery
14%5. Cryptography
9%6. Network and Communications Security
16%7. Systems and Application Security
15%Frequently asked questions
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