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ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
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CC ISC2 Certifications: Study Roadmap
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Phase 1: Security PrinciplesYou are here
Build fundamentals in CIA, governance, ethics, and risk basics.
Phase 2: IAM and Networking and Cloud Security
Cover identity life cycle, access control models, core network protections, and cloud security.
Phase 3: Security Governance and Operations
Learn GRC, continuity planning, awareness, incident response, and security operations.
Phase 4: Timed CC Simulations
Practice timed mixed-domain sets to improve speed and consistency.
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- •ISC2 exams are currently delivered in person at Pearson VUE test centers
- •To maintain certification, complete CPEs and annual maintenance fees
- •Agree to ISC2 Code of Ethics and exam policies
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What You'll Study
23 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Overview
4 sections
Domain 1: Security Principles (24%)
5 sections
Domain 1: Risk Management and Security Controls
4 sections
Domain 1: Governance, Ethics, Policy, and Privacy
4 sections
Domain 1: Physical Security Controls
2 sections
Domain 2: Security Governance - Business Continuity
1 sections
Domain 2: Security Governance - Disaster Recovery
2 sections
Domain 2: GRC Planning
1 sections
Domain 2: Measuring Cybersecurity Effectiveness
2 sections
Domain 2 and Domain 5: Security Awareness and Triage
3 sections
Domain 3: Identity Lifecycle Management
5 sections
Domain 3: Logical Access Controls
2 sections
Domain 4: Networking Fundamentals
4 sections
Domain 4: Network Security Architecture and Cloud Security
5 sections
Domain 5: Incident Response
4 sections
Domain 5: Security Monitoring
1 sections
Domain 5: Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence
1 sections
Domain 5: Data Security
3 sections
Domain 5: Asset Protection
3 sections
Domain 5: Data Handling Policy
1 sections
Domain 5: Security Testing
1 sections
Integrated CC Scenario Labs
4 sections
Final 14-Day Review and Exam Readiness
4 sections
CC Exam Details
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Administered by ISC2
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official ISC2 content outline
Cybersecurity concepts, risk management, governance, cybersecurity controls, and professional and ethical conduct
Governance, risk, and compliance planning, business continuity and disaster recovery, security awareness, and measuring cybersecurity effectiveness
Identity life cycle management and logical access controls, including least privilege and separation of duties
Network security concepts, network security architecture, and cloud security
Data security, security operations, incident response, asset protection, and security testing
What's Included
23 Chapters
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What's Next After the CC?
After passing the CC, you can pursue these career paths
SSCP
Progress into operational security administration and implementation depth
CGRC
Move into governance, risk, and compliance specialization
CISSP
Advance toward senior security architecture and leadership roles
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