Certified in Cybersecurity Study Guide

ISC2 describes Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) as an entry-level credential with no work experience required, one that "proves you have the foundational knowledge, skills and abilities for an entry- or junior-level cybersecurity role." According to the CC exam outline, ISC2 developed CC "for newcomers to the field, to recognize the growing trend of people entering the cybersecurity workforce without direct IT experience." ISC2 lists IT professionals, career changers looking to transition into cybersecurity, and college students or recent graduates as the people the certification is ideal for.

The CC exam outline, effective September 1, 2026, gives its five domains these average weights: Security Principles 24%, Security Governance 17.3%, Identity And Access Management (IAM) Concepts 20%, Networking and Cloud Security Concepts 21.3%, and Security Operations and Incident Response 17.3%. ISC2 states that it has "integrated foundational AI concepts across all five domains."

The outline also lists the exam format: the CC exam uses Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT), the length of the exam is 2 hours, the number of items is 100-125 in multiple choice and advanced item types, and the passing grade is 700 out of 1000 points. The listed testing center is Pearson Testing Center.