Overview
CC: Certified in Cybersecurity is a ISC2 credential. Start your cybersecurity career with ISC2 CC training aligned to the updated September 1, 2026 exam outline and its five domains. This PathKey™ guide summarizes the domains, format, cost signals, eligibility, and renewal pattern so you can decide before you book. Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the ISC2 exam. ISC2 sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the ISC2 exam. ISC2 sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Who it is for
- Career changers moving into cybersecurity from any field.
- IT professionals who want a recognized security foundation.
- College students and recent graduates preparing for an entry-level security role.
Exam domains
Weights follow the official outline.
- 01
Security Principles
Understand cybersecurity concepts including confidentiality, integrity, availability, AAA, non-repudiation, and privacy, Understand risk management concepts and the risk management lifecycle, and Understand governance concepts, cybersecurity controls, and the ISC2 Code of Ethics, including due care and due diligence.
- 02
Security Governance
Plan governance, risk, and compliance, including frameworks and tools, Understand redundancy through business continuity and disaster recovery, and Understand security awareness and measure cybersecurity effectiveness with metrics, KRIs, dashboards, and reports.
- 03
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Concepts
Understand identity life cycle management, from role definition and provisioning to review and deprovisioning, and Understand logical access controls, including least privilege, separation of duties, and access control models.
- 04
Networking and Cloud Security Concepts
Understand network security concepts including the OSI and TCP/IP models, IPv4, IPv6, VPN, firewalls, wireless, and embedded systems, Understand network security architecture, including segmentation, defense in depth, and Zero Trust, and Understand cloud security characteristics, service and deployment models, and the shared security model.
- 05
Security Operations and Incident Response
Understand data security, including classification, masking, sanitization, and encryption, Understand security operations, including logging, monitoring, event triage, threat actors, and cyber threat intelligence, and Understand incident response, asset protection, and security testing, including red, blue, and purple teaming.
Exam format and cost
- Questions
- Confirm on the vendor site
- Duration
- Confirm on the vendor site
- Format
- Multiple choice and related item types (confirm on the vendor outline)
- Passing score
- Confirm the passing score on the vendor site
- Cost
- Confirm the current exam fee on the vendor site before you register
- Delivery
- Pearson VUE test center or online where the vendor offers it
- Languages
- Confirm available languages on the vendor site
Experience and eligibility
No work experience is required for the ISC2 CC credential. Comfort with basic computer use and a willingness to learn new technical terms.
Renewal
Renewal rules for CC: Certified in Cybersecurity are set by ISC2. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
Roles this credential fits
- Security principles, security governance, identity and access management concepts, networking and cloud security concepts, and security operations and incident response.
- Cybersecurity
- Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance
CC questions
Is CC worth it?
CC is worth it when employers or contracts in your market ask for ISC2 proof, or when the domains match work you already do or want next. Common roles include Security principles, security governance, identity and access management concepts, networking and cloud security concepts, and security operations and incident response., Cybersecurity, and Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance. Read the roles and domains on this page, then decide against your timeline and budget.
How hard is CC?
You get Confirm on the vendor site in Confirm on the vendor site. Format: Multiple choice and related item types (confirm on the vendor outline). Passing score: Confirm the passing score on the vendor site. Delivery: Pearson VUE test center or online where the vendor offers it. No work experience is required for the ISC2 CC credential. People who pass usually mix domain study with timed practice, not reading alone.
Does CC expire?
Renewal rules for CC: Certified in Cybersecurity are set by ISC2. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
How does Accumentum help with CC?
We offer Expert-led training mapped to the CC domains, PathPay® payment options, PathPass™ practice where the exam is in our catalog, and military funding support where you qualify. We are an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. Our pass rate across Accumentum certification attempts since August 2022 is 98.8% (2,412 certified of about 2,441 attempts).
How much does the CC exam cost?
Published pricing for CC: Confirm the current exam fee on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change voucher prices without notice, so confirm on the official store before you buy. PathPay® can spread Accumentum course tuition when you train with us.
What are the CC prerequisites?
No work experience is required for the ISC2 CC credential. Comfort with basic computer use and a willingness to learn new technical terms.
What should I take after CC?
After CC, pick the next credential that matches the job you want, not a generic ladder. Use the roles on this page and neighboring PathKey™ guides from the same vendor to plan the sequence. If you need a readiness check first, start with ReadyScore™ when we offer one for this exam.
Official sources
Always confirm fees, dates, and eligibility on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change outlines and prices without notice.