What To Know About ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Exam.

Anabel kelson
2 min readMar 18, 2024

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The Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Examination duration is set at 2 hours, during which participants will encounter a total of 100 questions. The question format for this examination is multiple choice, wherein test-takers select the most appropriate response from the provided options. To successfully pass the CC Examination, candidates must achieve a score of at least 700 out of the total 1000 points. The examination is available in various languages, including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, and Spanish, allowing a diverse range of individuals to participate. Test sessions are conducted at Pearson VUE Testing Centers, where candidates can take the exam under secure and controlled conditions.

The exam covers 5 domains as follows:-

Domain 1: Security Principles (26%)

1.1 Understand the security concepts of information assurance

1.2 Understand the risk management process

1.3 Understand security controls

1.4 Understand (ISC)² Code of Ethics

1.5 Understand governance processes

Domain 2: Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR) & Incident Response Concepts (10%)

2.1 Understand business continuity (BC)

2.2 Understand disaster recovery (DR)

2.3 Understand incident response

Domain 3: Access Controls Concepts (22%)

3.1 Understand physical access controls

3.2 Understand logical access controls

Domain 4: Network Security (24%)

4.1 Understand computer networking

4.2 Understand network threats and attacks

4.3 Understand network security infrastructure

Domain 5: Security Operations (18%)

5.1 Understand data security

5.2 Understand system hardening

5.3 Understand best practice security policies

5.4 Understand security awareness training

Who is this Exam for:
If you aspire to become part of an energetic and fulfilling professional community, consider obtaining a Cybersecurity certification to showcase to potential employers that you possess the fundamental expertise and enthusiasm to contribute to their workforce. This certification is well-suited for professionals in the IT industry, individuals seeking a career shift towards cybersecurity, or college students or those who have recently completed their education. The perfect individuals for the Certified in Cybersecurity designation are those who excel at problem-solving, creative thinkers, individuals with strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and those who are enthusiastic about the prospect of acquiring new knowledge.

How To Register for the Exam:

Go to:
https://isc2.org/landing/1mcc

▫️Create an account with Pearson VUE, Select : Certified in Cybersecurity
▫️Select your testing location and schedule your exam
▫️Enter the Voucher{CC1M12312024} and click apply Your total will automatically update to $0

You can also access the ISC2 self paced training on https://enroll.isc2.org/product?catalog=CC-SPT-EXM-VOUCHER

After passing the exam, you have to pay an annual maintenance fee of $50 to obtain the certificate and become an official candidate of ISC2.

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