ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) terms across 5 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Vocabulary Game
Security Principles
Security Governance
IAM Concepts
Network Security
Security Operations
Sources for these terms (21)
- NIST CSRC Glossary: risk · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST CSRC Glossary: policy · Source checked 2026-11-03
- ISC2 Code of Ethics—Guidance for Cybersecurity Professionals · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST CSRC Glossary: audit · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST CSRC Glossary: threat · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST CSRC Glossary: key risk indicator · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST CSRC Glossary: phishing · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST CSRC Glossary: social engineering · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST CSRC Glossary: role-based access control (RBAC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST CSRC Glossary: attribute-based access control (ABAC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST CSRC Glossary: discretionary access control (DAC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST CSRC Glossary: least privilege · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST CSRC Glossary: virtual private network (VPN) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST CSRC Glossary: demilitarized zone (DMZ) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST CSRC Glossary: internet of things · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST CSRC Glossary: Zero Trust · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST CSRC Glossary: Security Information and Event Management · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST CSRC Glossary: log · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST CSRC Glossary: patch · Source checked 2026-11-03
- RFC 9846: The Transport Layer Security (TLS) Protocol Version 1.3 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Exam Outline · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the CC Exam
The ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) is an entry-level cybersecurity certification for newcomers, career changers, students, and early IT professionals. Since September 1, 2026, the exam follows a new outline that covers Security Principles, Security Governance, Identity and Access Management (IAM) Concepts, Networking and Cloud Security Concepts, and Security Operations and Incident Response, with foundational AI security concepts across all five domains. The exam uses Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT), allows 2 hours, and includes 100-125 multiple-choice and advanced items.
Exam sponsor: ISC2 / Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
100-125 multiple-choice and advanced items
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
700/1000 scaled score
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. ISC2 does not publish a public CC pass-rate percentage. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CC vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the CC vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 CC terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the CC terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the ISC2 / Pearson VUE content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the ISC2 CC exam format in 2026?
The current ISC2 CC exam uses Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT). ISC2 lists a 2-hour time limit, 100-125 multiple-choice and advanced item types, a 700 out of 1000 passing grade, and Pearson VUE test-center delivery. The current exam outline took effect September 1, 2026, replacing the outline that had applied since October 1, 2025.
Do I need experience for the ISC2 CC certification?
No. Certified in Cybersecurity is designed as an entry-level ISC2 certification with no professional experience requirement to sit for the exam. It is a fit for students, career changers, early IT workers, and candidates building a foundation before Security+, SSCP, or CISSP.