- Understand cybersecurity concepts including confidentiality, integrity, availability, AAA, non-repudiation, and privacy.
- Understand risk management concepts and the risk management lifecycle.
- Understand governance concepts, cybersecurity controls, and the ISC2 Code of Ethics, including due care and due diligence.
ISC2 Certification Training Course
ISC2 CC® Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Training Course
Start your cybersecurity career with Accumentum’s ISC2 CC® Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Training Course, developed to give newcomers a solid grasp of the core concepts employers expect from entry-level security professionals.
Course focus: Security principles, security governance, identity and access management concepts, networking and cloud security concepts, and security operations and incident response.
Course Overview
Master the five CC domains of the updated exam outline.
The ISC2 CC® Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Training Course with Accumentum gives you a complete look at the CC credential. ISC2 built CC for newcomers to the field, including people entering cybersecurity without direct IT experience. This course is aligned to the updated CC exam outline effective September 1, 2026, the first major content update since the credential launched in August 2022. The five domains are Security Principles, Security Governance, Identity and Access Management Concepts, Networking and Cloud Security Concepts, and Security Operations and Incident Response. You learn the CIA triad and AAA, risk and governance basics, identity lifecycle and least privilege, network segmentation, Zero Trust, cloud shared responsibility, threat intelligence, incident response, and security testing, with foundational AI security concepts built in throughout. You leave ready to sit the CC exam and to take the next step toward credentials like Security+ and CISSP.
Course Benefits
Build CC certification readiness and real-world capability.
01
Security Principles
Understand cybersecurity concepts, risk management, governance, controls, and professional ethics.
02
Security Governance
Plan GRC, understand business continuity and disaster recovery, build security awareness, and measure effectiveness.
03
Identity, Network, and Cloud
Manage the identity lifecycle, apply logical access controls, and understand network architecture, Zero Trust, and cloud security.
04
Operations and Incident Response
Handle data securely, triage security events, use threat intelligence, and support incident response and security testing.
Who Should Attend
- 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.
- Veterans and transitioning service members starting a cybersecurity pathway.
Prerequisites
- No work experience is required for the ISC2 CC credential.
- Comfort with basic computer use and a willingness to learn new technical terms.
- Interest in problem solving and analytical thinking.
- Commitment to steady study in preparation for the CC exam.
Pathway Map
The CC training course spans the five official ISC2 exam domains.
The curriculum covers 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%).
Course Content
- Plan governance, risk, and compliance, including frameworks and tools.
- Understand redundancy through business continuity and disaster recovery.
- Understand security awareness and measure cybersecurity effectiveness with metrics, KRIs, dashboards, and reports.
- Understand identity life cycle management, from role definition and provisioning to review and deprovisioning.
- Understand logical access controls, including least privilege, separation of duties, and access control models.
- 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.
- Understand cloud security characteristics, service and deployment models, and the shared security model.
- Understand data security, including classification, masking, sanitization, and encryption.
- Understand security operations, including logging, monitoring, event triage, threat actors, and cyber threat intelligence.
- Understand incident response, asset protection, and security testing, including red, blue, and purple teaming.
Course Features
Designed for practical training and CC exam preparation.
Interactive Learning
Participate in training sessions, discussions, and applied exercises with experienced instructors.
Comprehensive Study Materials
Access extensive resources, including e-books, video lectures, and practice exams.
Real-World Applications
Engage in practical exercises and case studies to apply CC concepts.
Certification Preparation
Receive guidance and tips to successfully prepare for the ISC2 CC® Certified in Cybersecurity Certification exam.
Certification Exam
Prepare for the official ISC2 CC certification exam.
CC Exam Readiness
Accumentum’s CC Training Course prepares learners to apply the five CC domains in real work and on exam day.
Upon completing the ISC2 CC® Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Training Course with Accumentum, you will be equipped to pursue the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) exam. The official exam is 2 hours, includes 100 to 125 items in multiple choice and advanced item types format, and requires a passing grade of 700 out of 1000 points. It is offered in English, Chinese, Japanese, German, and Spanish at Pearson VUE testing centers. CC shows employers you understand the fundamentals and are ready to learn on the job, which supports entry-level roles in security operations, IT support, and GRC.
Exam Outline
The full CC exam outline.
This is the official ISC2 CC exam outline effective September 1, 2026: 5 domains and 19 objectives, in ISC2's own wording. Our course maps lessons and practice to each one.
Domain 1: Security Principles
Average weight 24%
- 1.1 Understand cybersecurity concepts
- 1.2 Understand risk management concepts
- 1.3 Understand governance concepts
- 1.4 Understand cybersecurity controls
- 1.5 Maintain professional and ethical conduct
Domain 2: Security Governance
Average weight 17.3%
- 2.1 Plan Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
- 2.2 Understand redundancy
- 2.3 Understand security awareness
- 2.4 Measure cybersecurity effectiveness
Domain 3: Identity And Access Management (IAM) Concepts
Average weight 20%
- 3.1 Understand identity life cycle management
- 3.2 Understand logical access controls
Domain 4: Networking and Cloud Security Concepts
Average weight 21.3%
- 4.1 Understand network security
- 4.2 Understand network security architecture
- 4.3 Understand cloud security
Domain 5: Security Operations and Incident Response
Average weight 17.3%
- 5.1 Understand data security
- 5.2 Understand security operations
- 5.3 Understand Incident Response (IR)
- 5.4 Understand asset protection
- 5.5 Understand security testing
Exam Facts
How the CC exam works.
Format
- Length of exam: 2 hours
- Number of items: 100-125
- Item format: Multiple choice and advanced item types
- Passing grade: 700 out of 1000 points
- Exam language availability: English, Chinese, Japanese, German, Spanish
Domain weights
- Security Principles, 24%
- Security Governance, 17.3%
- Identity And Access Management (IAM) Concepts, 20%
- Networking and Cloud Security Concepts, 21.3%
- Security Operations and Incident Response, 17.3%
Requirements
What ISC2 asks of CC holders.
ISC2 lists no work experience requirement for CC, which makes it the usual first step for career changers, students and people moving into security from IT support.
You must earn 45 CPE credits during the three year certification cycle and pay an Annual Maintenance Fee of U.S. $50 each year.
Study Plan
How we suggest you work through CC.
We start with the domain map. CC has 5 domains, and the heaviest is Security Principles (24%). It gets the longest blocks and the most practice questions.
Each domain follows the same pattern. We teach the concepts, walk through a scenario, then work questions in the ISC2 style, where more than one answer looks right and you pick the best one for the situation.
Expect advanced item types as well as multiple choice. We practice those formats so the question style isn't new on test day.
The last stretch is review. You take a full length practice exam under the real time limit, then we go back over the domains where you dropped points.
Career Outlook
Where CC can take you.
CC is an entry point. People who earn it tend to apply for SOC analyst, IT support with a security focus, junior security analyst and help desk roles that touch access and incident tickets. It shows an employer you know the vocabulary and the basics before they spend money training you.
Per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, information security analysts earned a median annual wage of $129,180 in May 2025. BLS also projects employment of information security analysts to grow 21 percent from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations. Treat it as a reference point and not a promise. Location, experience and the employer drive what any one person earns. Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Funding and PathPay
Ways to pay for CC training.
Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. If you're serving, start with your education center and read our Army CA and Air Force COOL pages for the steps.
Paying on your own? CC prep is eligible for PathPay, our monthly payment plan. Terms of 3, 4 and 6 months carry no added fee. 9, 12 and 18 month terms add 5%, 10% and 15%. Course access opens when your first payment clears.
Our funding page has every other option, and you can talk with us or email info@accumentum.net before you enroll.
Frequently Asked Questions
Understand how Accumentum’s ISC2 CC® Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Training Course supports certification preparation, eligibility, course content, delivery, and career advancement.
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) is an ISC2 certification. ISC2 built CC for newcomers to the field, including people entering cybersecurity without direct IT experience.
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. Veterans and transitioning service members starting a cybersecurity pathway.
No work experience is required for the ISC2 CC credential. Comfort with basic computer use and a willingness to learn new technical terms.
The curriculum covers the five official CC domains: Security Principles, Security Governance, Identity and Access Management (IAM) Concepts, Networking and Cloud Security Concepts, and Security Operations and Incident Response.
Yes. Accumentum’s CC Training Course is designed to prepare you for the official ISC2 CC certification exam and the competencies it assesses.
Yes. Participate in training sessions, discussions, and applied exercises with experienced instructors. Engage in practical exercises and case studies to apply CC concepts.
Access extensive resources, including e-books, video lectures, and practice exams.
Five domains, with weights of 24%, 17.3%, 20%, 21.3%, and 17.3% respectively, per the ISC2 CC Certification Exam Outline effective September 1, 2026.
Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor for ISC2. Talk with our team to confirm eligibility for your branch and credential before you enroll.
Enroll in the ISC2 CC® Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Training Course with Accumentum via Accumentum’s registration page linked below, or explore PathPay Enrollment options.
CC shows employers you understand the fundamentals and are ready to learn on the job, which supports entry-level roles in security operations, IT support, and GRC.
ISC2 lists the exam at 2 hours with 100-125 items.
ISC2 sets the passing grade at 700 out of 1000 points.
ISC2 publishes these average weights:
- Security Principles, 24%
- Security Governance, 17.3%
- Identity And Access Management (IAM) Concepts, 20%
- Networking and Cloud Security Concepts, 21.3%
- Security Operations and Incident Response, 17.3%
Security Principles carries the most weight at 24%.
ISC2 lists no work experience requirement for CC, which makes it the usual first step for career changers, students and people moving into security from IT support.
You must earn 45 CPE credits during the three year certification cycle and pay an Annual Maintenance Fee of U.S. $50 each year.
Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. Start with your education center, and we'll help with the rest.
Yes. CC prep is eligible for PathPay. Terms of 3, 4 and 6 months add no fee. 9, 12 and 18 month terms add 5%, 10% and 15%.
Enrollment
Enroll in the ISC2 CC® Certification Training Course with Accumentum.
Enroll in the ISC2 CC® Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Training Course with Accumentum to advance your expertise and earn a globally recognized ISC2 credential. Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor, and our team can walk you through funding options before you register.
Advance your cybersecurity career with CC training.
Prepare for the ISC2 CC certification exam and build the security principles and security operations and incident response skills that employers look for.
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