Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) is ISC2's entry-level certification, a first step into cybersecurity and a useful addition if you already work in IT. You need no work experience to sit it. ISC2 refreshed the exam outline on 1 September 2026, and its five domains now include "Networking and Cloud Security Concepts" and "Security Operations and Incident Response". The exam adapts to your answers and runs to as many as 125 questions in two hours. Practice with Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) exam questions to build a steady pace.
| The Certified in Cybersecurity Certification | |
|---|---|
| Certification | ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) |
| Certification level | Entry level |
| Technology | Cybersecurity foundations |
| Exams required | Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) only |
| Prerequisites | None. No work experience is required; the minimum age is 16 |
| Recommended experience | Basic IT knowledge |
| Certification validity | 3 years, with 45 continuing professional education (CPE) credits per cycle and a USD 50 annual maintenance fee |
| The Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Exam | |
| Exam name | Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) |
| Exam code | CC |
| Current exam version | Exam outline effective 1 September 2026, with five domains |
| Questions on the real exam | 100 to 125, adaptive |
| Time allowed | 2 hours |
| Scoring | 700 out of 1,000 to pass |
| How you take it | In person at ISC2-authorised Pearson VUE test centres |
| Exam fee | USD 199 |
| Retake policy | The Peace of Mind option includes two attempts in the purchase price |
| Our Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Practice Questions | |
| Practice questions in our bank | 407 questions |
| Matched to | Kept in line with the current Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) skills outline |
| Question bank updated | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Formats | PDF and practice test (browser-based or Windows desktop), both in one purchase |
| Free demo | Available for both the PDF and the practice test |
| Free updates | 90 days from purchase, with longer periods available at checkout |
Take the free Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) demo of the PDF and practice test, see where you stand, then decide.