Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

The ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) is an entry-level certification designed to help aspiring security professionals launch their careers. It validates foundational knowledge in security principles, access controls, network security, and incident response — no prior experience required.

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What is the CC Course?

Who Should Take This Course?

Students pursuing a career in cybersecurity
IT professionals transitioning into security roles
Help desk and support staff wanting to upskill
Recent graduates in computer science or IT fields
Professionals seeking a formal cybersecurity credential
Anyone wanting an ISC2-backed entry into security

What You Will Learn in the CC Course

A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.

Domain 1: Security Principles

Core security concepts and foundational knowledge required for all cybersecurity roles.

CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
Authentication and authorization fundamentals
Privacy concepts and data protection
Risk management basics

Domain 2: Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery & Incident Response

Business continuity planning concepts
Disaster recovery fundamentals
Incident response lifecycle
Purpose and components of a BC/DR plan

Domain 3: Access Controls Concepts

Physical access controls
Logical access controls
Least privilege and need-to-know
Identity management basics

Domain 4: Network Security

Network topologies and types
Common network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)
Network threats and attack vectors
Basic network defense strategies

Domain 5: Security Operations

Data handling and classification
System hardening concepts
Best practices for endpoint security
Security awareness and training

Course Prerequisites

Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport

No prior work experience required
No formal education prerequisites
Basic understanding of computers and the internet is helpful
Passing the CC exam and agreeing to the ISC2 Code of Ethics

Exam Information

Everything you need to know about the CC certification exam.

Exam Component	Details
Exam Name	Certified in Cybersecurity
Exam Code	CC
Exam Type	Multiple choice
Total Questions	100
Passing Score	700 (out of 1000)
Exam Duration	180 minutes
Language	English, Chinese, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
Exam Provider	Pearson VUE (in-person or online proctored)
Exam Focus	Foundational cybersecurity knowledge across 5 domains
Exam Registration	Pearson VUE via ISC2.org
Retake Policy	30-day wait after 1st/2nd fail; 90-day wait after 3rd; max 3 attempts per year
Certification Validity	3 years (45 CPE credits required for renewal)