CC – Certified in Cybersecurity


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.
Proves you have the foundational knowledge, skills and abilities for an entry- or junior-level cybersecurity role.
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
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.
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:
Ideal candidates for Certified in Cybersecurity are:
What Makes Certified in Cybersecurity Your Best Move?

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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| Product | Training Access | Exam Window | Exam Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam Only | — | 365 days | 1 |
| Exam Only with Peace of Mind Protection | — | 180 days | 2 |
| Online Instructor-Led Training | 180 days (from first session) | — | — |
| Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam | 180 days (from first session) | 365 days | 1 |
| Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection | 180 days (from first session) | 180 days | 2 |
| Online Self-Paced Training (90-Day) | 90 days | — | — |
| Online Self-Paced Training (180-Day) | 180 days | — | — |
| 180-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam | 180 days | 365 days | 1 |
| 180-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection | 180 days | 180 days | 2 |
| 90-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam | 90 days | 365 days | 1 |
| 90-Day Online Self-Paced Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection | 90 days | 180 days | 2 |
| Certificates, Courses, and Express Courses | 60 days | — | — |
Purchase of exam(s) only.
Access periods:
Exam code must be scheduled and administered with 365 days of purchase.
Exam-only purchase with two attempts included in the purchase price.
Applies to Online Instructor-Led Certification Education Course purchases without an exam.
Access periods:
Applies to Online Instructor-Led Certification Education Course + Exam bundles.
Access periods:
Applies to Online Instructor-Led Certification Education Course and Exam with Peace of Mind Protection bundles.
Access periods:
Available in 90-day and 180-day access options. All access periods begin from the date of purchase.
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