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ISC2 SSCP Oct 2025 outline · Domain 6: Network & communications security

Security devices: firewalls (packet, stateful, NGFW, WAF), IDS/IPS, proxies, load balancers

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Network security devices enforce policy and give visibility at key points in the network. The exam expects you to know what each device inspects, at which layer, and when to choose one over another.

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