The Official (ISC)2 SSCP CBK Reference
5th Edition
Published on 2. January 2020
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Hardback
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978-1-119-60194-4 (ISBN)
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The only official body of knowledge for SSCP-(ISC)2's popular credential for hands-on security professionals-fully revised and updated.
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) is an elite, hands-on cybersecurity certification that validates the technical skills to implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure using information security policies and procedures. SSCP certification-fully compliant with U.S. Department of Defense Directive 8140 and 8570 requirements-is valued throughout the IT security industry. The Official (ISC)2 SSCP CBK Reference is the only official Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) available for SSCP-level practitioners, exclusively from (ISC)2, the global leader in cybersecurity certification and training.
This authoritative volume contains essential knowledge practitioners require on a regular basis. Accurate, up-to-date chapters provide in-depth coverage of the seven SSCP domains: Access Controls; Security Operations and Administration; Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis; Incident Response and Recovery; Cryptography; Network and Communications Security; and Systems and Application Security.
Designed to serve as a reference for information security professionals throughout their careers, this indispensable (ISC)2guide:
Provides comprehensive coverage of the latest domains and objectives of the SSCP
Helps better secure critical assets in their organizations
Serves as a complement to the SSCP Study Guide for certification candidates
The Official (ISC)2 SSCP CBK Reference is an essential resource for SSCP-level professionals, SSCP candidates and other practitioners involved in cybersecurity.
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) is an elite, hands-on cybersecurity certification that validates the technical skills to implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure using information security policies and procedures. SSCP certification-fully compliant with U.S. Department of Defense Directive 8140 and 8570 requirements-is valued throughout the IT security industry. The Official (ISC)2 SSCP CBK Reference is the only official Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) available for SSCP-level practitioners, exclusively from (ISC)2, the global leader in cybersecurity certification and training.
This authoritative volume contains essential knowledge practitioners require on a regular basis. Accurate, up-to-date chapters provide in-depth coverage of the seven SSCP domains: Access Controls; Security Operations and Administration; Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis; Incident Response and Recovery; Cryptography; Network and Communications Security; and Systems and Application Security.
Designed to serve as a reference for information security professionals throughout their careers, this indispensable (ISC)2guide:
Provides comprehensive coverage of the latest domains and objectives of the SSCP
Helps better secure critical assets in their organizations
Serves as a complement to the SSCP Study Guide for certification candidates
The Official (ISC)2 SSCP CBK Reference is an essential resource for SSCP-level professionals, SSCP candidates and other practitioners involved in cybersecurity.
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Mike Wills, SSCP, CISSP, Assistant Professor and Program Chair of Applied Information Technologies in the College of Business at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Worldwide Campus. Mike has been a pioneer in ethical hacking since his days as a phone phreak. His many years of cutting-edge experience in secure systems design, development, and operation have enriched the dozens of courses he's built and taught. He created ERAU's Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance degree program and leads the university's teaching and courseware development for the Microsoft Software & Systems Academy at ERAU's 13 US teaching sites.
Content
Foreword xxi
Introduction xxiii
Chapter 1: Access Controls 1
Access Control Concepts 3
Subjects and Objects 4
Privileges: What Subjects Can Do with Objects 6
Data Classification and Access Control 7
Access Control via Formal Security Models 9
Implement and Maintain Authentication Methods 12
Single-Factor/Multifactor Authentication 13
Accountability 32
Single Sign-On 34
Device Authentication 35
Federated Access 36
Support Internetwork Trust Architectures 38
Trust Relationships (One-Way, Two-Way, Transitive) 39
Extranet 40
Third-Party Connections 41
Zero Trust Architectures 42
Participate in the Identity Management Lifecycle 43
Authorization 44
Proofing 45
Provisioning/Deprovisioning 46
Identity and Access Maintenance 48
Entitlement 52
Identity and Access Management Systems 55
Implement Access Controls 58
Mandatory, Discretionary, and Nondiscretionary 59
Role-Based 61
Attribute-Based 62
Subject-Based 62
Object-Based 62
Summary 63
Chapter 2: Security Operations and Administration 65
Comply with Codes of Ethics 66
Understand, Adhere to, and Promote Professional Ethics 67
(ISC)2 Code of Ethics 68
Organizational Code of Ethics 69
Understand Security Concepts 70
Conceptual Models for Information Security 71
Confidentiality 72
Integrity 79
Availability 81
Accountability 82
Privacy 82
Nonrepudiation 90
Authentication 91
Safety 92
Key Control Principles 93
Access Control and Need-to-Know 98
Job Rotation and Privilege Creep 99
Document, Implement, and Maintain Functional Security Controls 101
Deterrent Controls 101
Preventative Controls 103
Detective Controls 103
Corrective Controls 104
Compensating Controls 105
The Lifecycle of a Control 106
Participate in Asset Management 107
Asset Inventory 108
Lifecycle (Hardware, Software, and Data) 111
Hardware Inventory 112
Software Inventory and Licensing 113
Data Storage 114
Implement Security Controls and Assess Compliance 120
Technical Controls 121
Physical Controls 122
Administrative Controls 125
Periodic Audit and Review 128
Participate in Change Management 130
Execute Change Management Process 132
Identify Security Impact 134
Testing/Implementing Patches, Fixes, and Updates 134
Participate in Security Awareness and Training 135
Security Awareness Overview 136
Competency as the Criterion 137
Build a Security Culture, One Awareness Step at a Time 137
Participate in Physical Security Operations 138
Physical Access Control 138
The Data Center 142
Service Level Agreements 143
Summary 146
Chapter 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis 147
Defeating the Kill Chain One Skirmish at a Time 148
Kill Chains: Reviewing the Basics 151
Events vs. Incidents 155
Understand the Risk Management Process 156
Risk Visibility and Reporting 159
Risk Management Concepts 165
Risk Management Frameworks 185
Risk Treatment 195
Perform Security Assessment Activities 203
Security Assessment Workflow Management 204
Participate in Security Testing 206
Interpretation and Reporting of Scanning and Testing Results 215
Remediation Validation 216
Audit Finding Remediation 217
Manage the Architectures: Asset Management and Configuration Control 218
Operate and Maintain Monitoring Systems 220
Events of Interest 222
Logging 229
Source Systems 230
Legal and Regulatory Concerns 236
Analyze Monitoring Results 238
Security Baselines and Anomalies 240
Visualizations, Metrics, and Trends 243
Event Data Analysis 244
Document and Communicate Findings 245
Summary 246
Chapter 4: Incident Response and Recovery 247
Support the Incident Lifecycle 249
Think like a Responder 253
Physical, Logical, and Administrative Surfaces 254
Incident Response: Measures of Merit 254
The Lifecycle of a Security Incident 255
Preparation 257
Detection, Analysis, and Escalation 264
Containment 275
Eradication 277
Recovery 279
Lessons Learned; Implementation of New Countermeasures 283
Third-Party Considerations 284
Understand and Support Forensic Investigations 287
Legal and Ethical Principles 289
Logistics Support to Investigations 291
Evidence Handling 292
Evidence Collection 297
Understand and Support Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan Activities 306
Emergency Response Plans and Procedures 307
Interim or Alternate Processing Strategies 310
Restoration Planning 313
Backup and Redundancy Implementation 315
Data Recovery and Restoration 319
Training and Awareness 321
Testing and Drills 322
CIANA at Layer 8 and Above 328
It is a Dangerous World Out There 329
People Power and Business Continuity 332
Summary 333
Chapter 5: Cryptography 335
Understand Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography 336
Building Blocks of Digital Cryptographic Systems 339
Hashing 347
Salting 351
Symmetric Block and Stream Ciphers 353
Stream Ciphers 365
EU ECRYPT 371
Asymmetric Encryption 371
Elliptical Curve Cryptography 380
Nonrepudiation 383
Digital Certificates 388
Encryption Algorithms 392
Key Strength 393
Cryptographic Attacks, Cryptanalysis, and Countermeasures 395
Cryptologic Hygiene as Countermeasures 396
Common Attack Patterns and Methods 401
Secure Cryptoprocessors, Hardware Security Modules, and Trusted Platform Modules 409
Understand the Reasons and Requirements for Cryptography 414
Confidentiality 414
Integrity and Authenticity 415
Data Sensitivity 417
Availability 418
Nonrepudiation 418
Authentication 420
Privacy 421
Safety 422
Regulatory 423
Transparency and Auditability 423
Competitive Edge 424
Understand and Support Secure Protocols 424
Services and Protocols 425
Common Use Cases 437
Deploying Cryptography: Some Challenging Scenarios 442
Limitations and Vulnerabilities 444
Understand Public Key Infrastructure Systems 446
Fundamental Key Management Concepts 447
Hierarchies of Trust 459
Web of Trust 462
Summary 464
Chapter 6: Network and Communications Security 467
Understand and Apply Fundamental Concepts of Networking 468
Complementary, Not Competing, Frameworks 470
OSI and TCP/IP Models 471
OSI Reference Model 486
TCP/IP Reference Model 501
Converged Protocols 508
Software-Defined Networks 509
IPv4 Addresses, DHCP, and Subnets 510
IPv4 Address Classes 510
Subnetting in IPv4 512
Running Out of Addresses? 513
IPv4 vs. IPv6: Key Differences and Options 514
Network Topographies 516
Network Relationships 521
Transmission Media Types 525
Commonly Used Ports and Protocols 530
Understand Network Attacks and Countermeasures 536
CIANA+PS Layer by Layer 538
Common Network Attack Types 553
SCADA, IoT, and the Implications of Multilayer Protocols 562
Manage Network Access Controls 565
Network Access Control and Monitoring 568
Network Access Control Standards and Protocols 573
Remote Access Operation and Configuration 575
Manage Network Security 583
Logical and Physical Placement of Network Devices 586
Segmentation 587
Secure Device Management 591
Operate and Configure Network-Based Security Devices 593
Network Address Translation 594
Additional Security Device Considerations 596
Firewalls and Proxies 598
Network Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems 605
Security Information and Event Management Systems 607
Routers and Switches 609
Network Security from Other Hardware Devices 610
Traffic-Shaping Devices 613
Operate and Configure Wireless Technologies 615
Wireless: Common Characteristics 616
Wi-Fi 624
Bluetooth 637
Near-Field Communications 638
Cellular/Mobile Phone Networks 639
Ad Hoc Wireless Networks 640
Transmission Security 642
Wireless Security Devices 645
Summary 646
Chapter 7: Systems and Application Security 649
Systems and Software Insecurity 650
Software Vulnerabilities Across the Lifecycle 654
Risks of Poorly Merged Systems 663
Hard to Design It Right, Easy to Fix It? 664
Hardware and Software Supply Chain Security 667
Positive and Negative Models for Software Security 668
Is Blacklisting Dead? Or Dying? 669
Information Security = Information Quality + Information Integrity 670
Data Modeling 671
Preserving Data Across the Lifecycle 674
Identify and Analyze Malicious Code and Activity 678
Malware 679
Malicious Code Countermeasures 682
Malicious Activity 684
Malicious Activity Countermeasures 688
Implement and Operate Endpoint Device Security 689
HIDS 691
Host-Based Firewalls 692
Application White Listing 693
Endpoint Encryption 694
Trusted Platform Module 695
Mobile Device Management 696
Secure Browsing 697
IoT Endpoint Security 700
Operate and Configure Cloud Security 701
Deployment Models 702
Service Models 703
Virtualization 706
Legal and Regulatory Concerns 709
Data Storage and Transmission 716
Third-Party/Outsourcing Requirements 716
Lifecycles in the Cloud 717
Shared Responsibility Model 718
Layered Redundancy as a Survival Strategy 719
Operate and Secure Virtual Environments 720
Software-Defined Networking 723
Hypervisor 725
Virtual Appliances 726
Continuity and Resilience 727
Attacks and Countermeasures 727
Shared Storage 729
Summary 730
Index 731
Introduction xxiii
Chapter 1: Access Controls 1
Access Control Concepts 3
Subjects and Objects 4
Privileges: What Subjects Can Do with Objects 6
Data Classification and Access Control 7
Access Control via Formal Security Models 9
Implement and Maintain Authentication Methods 12
Single-Factor/Multifactor Authentication 13
Accountability 32
Single Sign-On 34
Device Authentication 35
Federated Access 36
Support Internetwork Trust Architectures 38
Trust Relationships (One-Way, Two-Way, Transitive) 39
Extranet 40
Third-Party Connections 41
Zero Trust Architectures 42
Participate in the Identity Management Lifecycle 43
Authorization 44
Proofing 45
Provisioning/Deprovisioning 46
Identity and Access Maintenance 48
Entitlement 52
Identity and Access Management Systems 55
Implement Access Controls 58
Mandatory, Discretionary, and Nondiscretionary 59
Role-Based 61
Attribute-Based 62
Subject-Based 62
Object-Based 62
Summary 63
Chapter 2: Security Operations and Administration 65
Comply with Codes of Ethics 66
Understand, Adhere to, and Promote Professional Ethics 67
(ISC)2 Code of Ethics 68
Organizational Code of Ethics 69
Understand Security Concepts 70
Conceptual Models for Information Security 71
Confidentiality 72
Integrity 79
Availability 81
Accountability 82
Privacy 82
Nonrepudiation 90
Authentication 91
Safety 92
Key Control Principles 93
Access Control and Need-to-Know 98
Job Rotation and Privilege Creep 99
Document, Implement, and Maintain Functional Security Controls 101
Deterrent Controls 101
Preventative Controls 103
Detective Controls 103
Corrective Controls 104
Compensating Controls 105
The Lifecycle of a Control 106
Participate in Asset Management 107
Asset Inventory 108
Lifecycle (Hardware, Software, and Data) 111
Hardware Inventory 112
Software Inventory and Licensing 113
Data Storage 114
Implement Security Controls and Assess Compliance 120
Technical Controls 121
Physical Controls 122
Administrative Controls 125
Periodic Audit and Review 128
Participate in Change Management 130
Execute Change Management Process 132
Identify Security Impact 134
Testing/Implementing Patches, Fixes, and Updates 134
Participate in Security Awareness and Training 135
Security Awareness Overview 136
Competency as the Criterion 137
Build a Security Culture, One Awareness Step at a Time 137
Participate in Physical Security Operations 138
Physical Access Control 138
The Data Center 142
Service Level Agreements 143
Summary 146
Chapter 3: Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis 147
Defeating the Kill Chain One Skirmish at a Time 148
Kill Chains: Reviewing the Basics 151
Events vs. Incidents 155
Understand the Risk Management Process 156
Risk Visibility and Reporting 159
Risk Management Concepts 165
Risk Management Frameworks 185
Risk Treatment 195
Perform Security Assessment Activities 203
Security Assessment Workflow Management 204
Participate in Security Testing 206
Interpretation and Reporting of Scanning and Testing Results 215
Remediation Validation 216
Audit Finding Remediation 217
Manage the Architectures: Asset Management and Configuration Control 218
Operate and Maintain Monitoring Systems 220
Events of Interest 222
Logging 229
Source Systems 230
Legal and Regulatory Concerns 236
Analyze Monitoring Results 238
Security Baselines and Anomalies 240
Visualizations, Metrics, and Trends 243
Event Data Analysis 244
Document and Communicate Findings 245
Summary 246
Chapter 4: Incident Response and Recovery 247
Support the Incident Lifecycle 249
Think like a Responder 253
Physical, Logical, and Administrative Surfaces 254
Incident Response: Measures of Merit 254
The Lifecycle of a Security Incident 255
Preparation 257
Detection, Analysis, and Escalation 264
Containment 275
Eradication 277
Recovery 279
Lessons Learned; Implementation of New Countermeasures 283
Third-Party Considerations 284
Understand and Support Forensic Investigations 287
Legal and Ethical Principles 289
Logistics Support to Investigations 291
Evidence Handling 292
Evidence Collection 297
Understand and Support Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan Activities 306
Emergency Response Plans and Procedures 307
Interim or Alternate Processing Strategies 310
Restoration Planning 313
Backup and Redundancy Implementation 315
Data Recovery and Restoration 319
Training and Awareness 321
Testing and Drills 322
CIANA at Layer 8 and Above 328
It is a Dangerous World Out There 329
People Power and Business Continuity 332
Summary 333
Chapter 5: Cryptography 335
Understand Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography 336
Building Blocks of Digital Cryptographic Systems 339
Hashing 347
Salting 351
Symmetric Block and Stream Ciphers 353
Stream Ciphers 365
EU ECRYPT 371
Asymmetric Encryption 371
Elliptical Curve Cryptography 380
Nonrepudiation 383
Digital Certificates 388
Encryption Algorithms 392
Key Strength 393
Cryptographic Attacks, Cryptanalysis, and Countermeasures 395
Cryptologic Hygiene as Countermeasures 396
Common Attack Patterns and Methods 401
Secure Cryptoprocessors, Hardware Security Modules, and Trusted Platform Modules 409
Understand the Reasons and Requirements for Cryptography 414
Confidentiality 414
Integrity and Authenticity 415
Data Sensitivity 417
Availability 418
Nonrepudiation 418
Authentication 420
Privacy 421
Safety 422
Regulatory 423
Transparency and Auditability 423
Competitive Edge 424
Understand and Support Secure Protocols 424
Services and Protocols 425
Common Use Cases 437
Deploying Cryptography: Some Challenging Scenarios 442
Limitations and Vulnerabilities 444
Understand Public Key Infrastructure Systems 446
Fundamental Key Management Concepts 447
Hierarchies of Trust 459
Web of Trust 462
Summary 464
Chapter 6: Network and Communications Security 467
Understand and Apply Fundamental Concepts of Networking 468
Complementary, Not Competing, Frameworks 470
OSI and TCP/IP Models 471
OSI Reference Model 486
TCP/IP Reference Model 501
Converged Protocols 508
Software-Defined Networks 509
IPv4 Addresses, DHCP, and Subnets 510
IPv4 Address Classes 510
Subnetting in IPv4 512
Running Out of Addresses? 513
IPv4 vs. IPv6: Key Differences and Options 514
Network Topographies 516
Network Relationships 521
Transmission Media Types 525
Commonly Used Ports and Protocols 530
Understand Network Attacks and Countermeasures 536
CIANA+PS Layer by Layer 538
Common Network Attack Types 553
SCADA, IoT, and the Implications of Multilayer Protocols 562
Manage Network Access Controls 565
Network Access Control and Monitoring 568
Network Access Control Standards and Protocols 573
Remote Access Operation and Configuration 575
Manage Network Security 583
Logical and Physical Placement of Network Devices 586
Segmentation 587
Secure Device Management 591
Operate and Configure Network-Based Security Devices 593
Network Address Translation 594
Additional Security Device Considerations 596
Firewalls and Proxies 598
Network Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems 605
Security Information and Event Management Systems 607
Routers and Switches 609
Network Security from Other Hardware Devices 610
Traffic-Shaping Devices 613
Operate and Configure Wireless Technologies 615
Wireless: Common Characteristics 616
Wi-Fi 624
Bluetooth 637
Near-Field Communications 638
Cellular/Mobile Phone Networks 639
Ad Hoc Wireless Networks 640
Transmission Security 642
Wireless Security Devices 645
Summary 646
Chapter 7: Systems and Application Security 649
Systems and Software Insecurity 650
Software Vulnerabilities Across the Lifecycle 654
Risks of Poorly Merged Systems 663
Hard to Design It Right, Easy to Fix It? 664
Hardware and Software Supply Chain Security 667
Positive and Negative Models for Software Security 668
Is Blacklisting Dead? Or Dying? 669
Information Security = Information Quality + Information Integrity 670
Data Modeling 671
Preserving Data Across the Lifecycle 674
Identify and Analyze Malicious Code and Activity 678
Malware 679
Malicious Code Countermeasures 682
Malicious Activity 684
Malicious Activity Countermeasures 688
Implement and Operate Endpoint Device Security 689
HIDS 691
Host-Based Firewalls 692
Application White Listing 693
Endpoint Encryption 694
Trusted Platform Module 695
Mobile Device Management 696
Secure Browsing 697
IoT Endpoint Security 700
Operate and Configure Cloud Security 701
Deployment Models 702
Service Models 703
Virtualization 706
Legal and Regulatory Concerns 709
Data Storage and Transmission 716
Third-Party/Outsourcing Requirements 716
Lifecycles in the Cloud 717
Shared Responsibility Model 718
Layered Redundancy as a Survival Strategy 719
Operate and Secure Virtual Environments 720
Software-Defined Networking 723
Hypervisor 725
Virtual Appliances 726
Continuity and Resilience 727
Attacks and Countermeasures 727
Shared Storage 729
Summary 730
Index 731