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An entry-level ISC2 certification that validates foundational knowledge across five core cybersecurity domains for those starting a security career.
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About this exam
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) demonstrates foundational knowledge of security principles, business continuity, access controls, network security, and security operations for entry-level professionals.
Who should take this exam
Newcomers to cybersecurity, IT professionals changing careers, students, and recent graduates seeking an entry-level credential.
Career benefits
Provides a recognized starting point for a cybersecurity career and a pathway toward more advanced ISC2 certifications.
How to prepare
Use the free ISC2 CC self-paced training, review the five domains, and complete practice questions before scheduling the exam.
Quick facts
Exam costUSD 50
Valid for3 years (with CPE maintenance)
Length120 minutes
Questions on exam100
Passing score700 out of 1000 (scaled).
Format100 multiple choice questions, linear (non-adaptive), 2 hours.
Practice questions170
Objectives5
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What's covered
1. Security Principles
26%Confidentiality, integrity, availability, risk management, and security controls.
2. Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Incident Response Concepts
10%BC, DR, and incident response fundamentals.
3. Access Controls Concepts
22%Physical and logical access controls and access control models.
4. Network Security
24%Network types, threats, and infrastructure security.
5. Security Operations
18%Data handling, encryption basics, security policies, and security awareness.
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