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ISC2 certification for governance, risk management, compliance, authorization, and control maintenance.
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About this exam
Validates security and privacy governance, risk, compliance, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring skills.
Who should take this exam
GRC, information assurance, risk, compliance, audit, and authorization practitioners.
Career benefits
Shows ability to operate risk management frameworks and maintain compliant systems.
How to prepare
Review the official ISC2 CGRC outline, frameworks, control assessment practices, and compliance maintenance scenarios.
Quick facts
Exam cost$599 USD typical Pearson VUE exam fee
Valid for3 years
Length180 minutes
Questions on exam125
Passing score700 / 1000
FormatMultiple choice and advanced item types
Practice questions125
Objectives7
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What's covered
1. Security and Privacy Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance Program
16%2. Scope of the System
10%3. Selection and Approval of Framework, Security, and Privacy Controls
14%4. Implementation of Security and Privacy Controls
17%5. Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls
16%6. System Compliance
14%7. Compliance Maintenance
13%Frequently asked questions
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