All Episodes
Displaying 21 - 40 of 71 in total
Episode 20 — Orchestrate Identity Lifecycle From Proofing to Deprovisioning
Identity lifecycle management turns policy into predictable access outcomes, and exam scenarios frequently hinge on whether accounts follow a controlled birth-to-death...
Episode 21 — Apply Access Control Models to Real-World Scenarios
Access control models translate policy into predictable, auditable decisions, and the SSCP exam often tests whether you can pick the simplest model that truly fits the...
Episode 22 — Refresh Access Control Essentials and Common Pitfalls
Strong access control depends on clean identities, clear roles, and consistent enforcement, and the exam probes whether you can spot weak links. We review core princip...
Episode 23 — Frame Organizational Risk Using Recognized Standards
Exams reward candidates who can structure risk discussions with shared language, and organizations depend on that structure to make decisions. This episode shows how t...
Episode 24 — Set Risk Appetite and Choose Effective Treatments
Risk appetite expresses how much uncertainty an organization is willing to accept to achieve its goals, and the exam requires you to know how that statement guides con...
Episode 25 — Report Risks Persuasively to Business Stakeholders
Risk reporting succeeds when it enables decisions, not when it merely lists problems, and the SSCP exam looks for candidates who can bridge security language with busi...
Episode 26 — Navigate Legal, Regulatory, and Privacy Responsibilities
Legal and privacy obligations define the guardrails within which security operates, and the SSCP exam expects familiarity with how they influence control decisions. Th...
Episode 27 — Plan Security Testing Strategies That Truly Add Value
Security testing provides assurance that controls perform as intended, and the SSCP exam focuses on differentiating types and objectives of testing. We define vulnerab...
Episode 28 — Run a Full Vulnerability Management Lifecycle End-to-End
Vulnerability management is a continuous process, and the exam expects understanding beyond simple scanning. This episode walks through each stage—discovery, assessmen...
Episode 29 — Operate SIEM Platforms and Manage Log Pipelines
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems convert data into situational awareness, and exam questions often test whether you can choose the right collec...
Episode 30 — Analyze Events, Triage Alerts, and Escalate Confidently
Efficient analysis turns signal into action, and exam scenarios often test whether you can prioritize correctly under pressure. This episode covers event analysis work...
Episode 31 — Review Risk Posture and Continuous Monitoring Insights
Continuous monitoring transforms static compliance into living assurance, and the SSCP exam emphasizes how to interpret its results. This episode defines key elements—...
Episode 32 — Exam Acronyms: Quick Audio Reference for Fast Recall
Acronyms dominate cybersecurity language, and this episode helps you translate shorthand into meaning you can recall instantly under test conditions. We cover the most...
Episode 33 — Prepare Incident Response Programs That Actually Work
An effective incident response (IR) program defines who acts, how quickly, and with what authority, ensuring chaos becomes coordination. This episode covers IR policy,...
Episode 34 — Detect Incidents, Analyze Indicators, and Escalate Early
Early detection prevents minor issues from becoming major breaches. This episode explains how indicators of compromise (IOCs) and anomaly patterns are recognized, vali...
Episode 35 — Contain Threats, Eradicate Malware, and Recover Operations
Containment and recovery distinguish controlled incidents from catastrophes, and the SSCP exam expects clarity on sequence and evidence. We outline containment types—s...
Episode 36 — Preserve Digital Evidence and Maintain Chain of Custody
Proper evidence handling determines whether findings hold up under legal or disciplinary review, and the SSCP exam regularly checks understanding of this process. This...
Episode 37 — Report Findings Lawfully, Ethically, and Effectively
Incident reporting closes the accountability loop and ensures that lessons lead to improvement, not blame. This episode explains how to prepare reports that meet legal...
Episode 38 — Build and Validate Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) ensure that essential services survive disruption, a major exam theme. We define BC as maintaining operations durin...
Episode 39 — Rehearse Response and Recovery With Realistic Drills
Exercises transform theory into readiness, and the SSCP exam expects you to know how testing validates plans. We define exercise types—tabletop, functional, and full-s...