CC – Certified in Cybersecurity

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Start Your Exciting Cybersecurity Career with CC

Take the first step to a rewarding career with Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) from ISC2, the world’s leading cybersecurity professional organization known for the CISSP. You don’t need experience — just the passion and drive to enter a field that opens limitless opportunities around the globe.

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CC Quick Glance

ENTRY-LEVEL CYBERSECURITY

Proves you have the foundational knowledge, skills and abilities for an entry- or junior-level cybersecurity role.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE CC EXAM

Domain 1. Security Principles

Domain 2. Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR) & Incident Response Concepts

Domain 3. Access Controls Concepts

Domain 4. Network Security

Domain 5. Security Operations

CC Exam Outline

Notice: Effective September 1, 2026, the CC exam will be based on a new exam outline. Please refer to the CC Exam Outline for details.

Entry-Level

No Work Experience Required

ANAB Accredited

ISO/IEC Standard 17024

U.S. DoDM 8140.03

APPROVED BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

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Your Pathway to Certification

Why Earn the CC?

If you're looking to join a dynamic and rewarding workforce, get Certified in Cybersecurity and demonstrate to employers you have the foundational knowledge and passion to join their team. This certification is ideal for:

IT professionals
Career changers looking to transition into cybersecurity
College students or recent graduates

Ideal candidates for Certified in Cybersecurity are:

Problem solvers
Creative
Analytical and critical thinkers
Excited by the opportunity to learn

What Makes Certified in Cybersecurity Your Best Move?

Respect – Validate your knowledge and build credibility.
Job Offers and Advancement – Gain the solid foundation of cybersecurity knowledge employers are looking for, from an association they trust.
Growth and Learning – Develop new skills you can apply in day-to-day work.
Pathway to Cybersecurity Careers and Advanced Certifications – Build a strong foundation for an infosec career and become familiar with exam formats for advanced ISC2 certifications like the CISSP.
Community of Professionals – Access a network of peers and CPE/learning opportunities.
Higher Salaries – ISC2 members report 35% higher salaries than non-members.

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Tips to get Certified in Cybersecurity in 30 Days

In this five-part blog series, we’ll detail five clear steps that will help you get CC-certified in 30 days.

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Set Yourself Up for Exam Success

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