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ISC2 SSCP Oct 2025 outline · Domain 7: Systems & application security

Countermeasures: antimalware, sandboxing, allow-listing, user training

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No single tool stops all malware, so organizations layer several countermeasures that cover different stages: stopping delivery, preventing execution, detecting activity and limiting damage. The exam focuses on how each works and its strengths and weaknesses.

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