ISC2 developed the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) credential for newcomers to the field, to recognize the growing trend of people entering the cybersecurity workforce without direct IT experience. Getting Certified in Cybersecurity provides employers with the confidence that you have a solid grasp of the right technical concepts, and a demonstrated aptitude to learn on the job. As an ISC2 certification, those who hold the CC are backed by the world’s largest network of certified cybersecurity professionals helping them continue their professional development and earn new achievements and qualifications throughout their career.
Build a solid foundation of knowledge tested on the exam and needed to be successful in an entry-level cybersecurity role:
Chapter 1: Introduction on Cybersecurity
Chapter 2: Cybersecurity risk and governance
Chapter 3: Access controls and zero trust architecture
Chapter 4: Security operations
Chapter 5: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Chapter 6: Concepts of cybersecurity adversary
Chapter 7: Concepts of cybersecurity defense
Chapter 8: Incident Response and Security Monitoring
Length of exam: 2 hours
Number of items: 100
Item format: Multiple choice
Passing grade: 700 out of 1000 points
Exam language availability: English
Testing center: Pearson VUE Testing Center
Entry-Level: NO WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
ANAB Accredited: ISO/IEC STANDARD 17024
CC Exam Fee: US$199 (Asia Pacific Standard Registration)
Maintaining your certification extends beyond passing the exam. It requires earning continuing professional education (CPE) credits that ensure your skills remain current and demonstrates to employers and your peers that you are committed to your ongoing professional development. You must earn 45 CPE credits during the three years of your certification cycle, as well as pay your Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF) of U.S. $50 each year to maintain your certification.
Mr. Shell Cheung, CISSP, CCSP, CISA, CDPSE, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 20000 Lead Auditor, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, ITIL