CC – Certified in Cybersecurity

The ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) is an entry-level certification that validates foundational cybersecurity knowledge and skills in areas like security principles, network security, access controls, incident response, and security operations, ideal for beginners and those transitioning into cybersecurity careers.

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Skill level

Beginner

Hours to complete

Projects

Prerequisites

None

Your Guided Learning Pathway

In this 6 hour course you will go from beginner to foundation level cybersecurity operator.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Learn Cybersecurity

You will learn the core concepts of the CIA triad (confidentiality, integrity, availability) and how to apply them to protect data and systems.

The training covers risk management, teaching you to identify, assess, and mitigate potential threats, as well as security governance principles to align security with organizational goals.

You will also master access control fundamentals, including authentication, authorization, and concepts like least privilege, enabling you to manage who or what can access critical resources.

Additionally, you will understand security awareness strategies to educate users and reduce human-related risks, preparing you to contribute to a secure organizational culture.

Solve Real World Problems

By following your instructor, you will acquire practical skills in network security, including securing network architectures, utilizing firewalls, and applying basic cryptography to protect data in transit.

Learn incident response protocols, which will teach you to detect, contain, and recover from security incidents, as well as business continuity and disaster recovery planning to ensure operational resilience.

You will also gain insights into security operations, including monitoring, logging, and vulnerability management, to maintain a proactive security posture.

By mastering these domains, aligned with the NIST NICE framework, you will be equipped to handle real-world cybersecurity tasks, support organizational security efforts, and lay the groundwork for advanced certifications such as CISSP or SSCP.

Pass the Exam

We cover all the exam topics you need to know.

You can then take two practice exams, which simulate the actual test you will be taking to qualify as an ISC2 CC engineer.

Your instructor is a cybersecurity expert and works in the industry.

What it covers

This course covers foundational cybersecurity knowledge and skills for entry-level professionals.

Security Principles
Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Incident Response
Access Controls Concepts
Network Security
Security Operations

Benefits of the certification

Passing the ISC2 CC exam gives you:

Industry Recognition
Career Advancement
No Experience Required
Skill Validation
Alignment with Standards
Pathway to Advanced Certifications
Increased Credibility
Networking Opportunities
Free Training Access
Job Market Demand

Target audience

This certification is ideal for:

Beginners in cybersecurity with little to no experience
Career changers transitioning from IT or other fields
Students pursuing cybersecurity or IT degrees
IT professionals seeking formal cybersecurity credentials
Junior professionals aiming for roles like security analyst or SOC analyst
Individuals preparing for advanced certifications like CISSP or SSCP

Prerequisites

There are no mandatory prerequisites.

No knowledge assumed
Basic IT skills useful

Certified in Cybersecurity Exam Pass

Jonathan Morris

Jon passed his ISC2 CC using our videos and practice exams.

The CC is the perfect introduction to cybersecurity concepts. It’s a recognized certification but assumes no previous knowledge or hands-on ability. It can be achieved with just a week or two of study, and you can progress to more advanced certifications if you wish, such as the SSCP or CompTIA Security+.

Expect to spend 20-40 hours studying if you’re new to cybersecurity. This self-paced online course takes approximately 11 hours to complete at a relaxed pace, covering the five domains (Security Principles, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery & Incident Response, Access Controls, Network Security, and Security Operations).

Included is all the theory you need to know, real-world examples and exam-style questions so you are prepared for the real thing.

Your Instructor

Mark Drinan

Mark is an avid cybersecurity enthusiast with experience working in the cybersecurity department of a Big Four company. Mark has obtained two cybersecurity certifications: the CompTIA PenTest+ Certification and the ISC2 System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Certification.

Outside of work, Mark enjoys learning and participating in various hacking platforms such as HackTheBox, TryHackMe, and CTF competitions.

Curriculum

Module 1	Security Principles
Unit 1	Welcome to the Course
Unit 2	Information Assurance
Unit 3	Risk Management Process
Unit 4	Security Controls
Unit 5	ISC2 Code of Ethics
Unit 6	Understanding Governance
Module 2	Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR) and Incident Response Concepts
Unit 1	Understand Business Continuity
Unit 2	Understand Disaster Recovery
Unit 3	Understand Incident Response
Module 3	Access Controls Concepts
Unit 1	Understand Access Controls
Unit 2	Understand Physical Controls
Unit 3	Understand Logical Access Controls
Module 4	Network Security
Unit 1	Understand Computer Networking
Unit 2	Understand Network Threats and Attacks
Unit 3	Understand Network Security Infrastructure
Module 5	Security Operations
Unit 1	Data Security
Unit 2	Configuration Management
Unit 3	Best Practice Security Policies
Unit 4	Security Awareness Training
Module 6	Exams
Unit 1	Exam 1
Unit 2	Exam 2

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CC – Certified in Cybersecurity

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