What is (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity℠ exam?

The (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity exam is an entry-level certification designed to validate foundational cybersecurity knowledge. It proves that the holder possesses the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for entry—or junior-level roles in cybersecurity, showcasing their readiness to learn and advance in the field.

Who should take the CC exam?

The exam is ideal for newcomers to the cybersecurity field, including recent graduates, IT professionals seeking to transition into cybersecurity, and anyone interested in understanding basic cybersecurity principles.

What are the prerequisites for the CC exam?

No prerequisites are required to earn the Certified in Cybersecurity certification.

How long is the CC exam, and what is the format?

The exam is formatted with multiple-choice questions and lasts 2 hours.

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Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Exam Training

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InfosecTrain’s Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) training course is excellent for entry-level cybersecurity professionals. Certification in Cybersecurity demonstrates to employers that you have a thorough understanding of the appropriate technical principles and a demonstrated ability to learn while working.

Course Description

Overview

The Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) training course from InfosecTrain offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of cybersecurity, aligned with (ISC)² standards. This foundational course covers five key domains: Security Principles, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Access Controls, Network Security, and Security Operations. Participants will understand essential topics such as risk management, ethical guidelines, physical and logical access controls, networking, and system hardening.

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) training program equips both new entrants and seasoned professionals with the knowledge to tackle cybersecurity challenges and prepares them for the Certified in Cybersecurity exam. Ideal for IT professionals, career changers, and students, this course is a critical step toward a successful career in cybersecurity.

Why Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Training Course with InfosecTrain?

InfosecTrain is a leading IT security training and consulting organization offering best-in-class yet cost-effective, customized training programs to enterprises and individuals across the globe. We offer role-specific certification training programs and prepare professionals for the future. Our Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) training course will equip you with a comprehensive overview of essential topics in the field of cybersecurity.

Here’s what you get when you choose InfosecTrain as your learning partner:

Flexible Schedule:Training sessions to match your schedule and accommodate your needs.
Post Training Support with No Expiry Date:Ongoing assistance and support until the learners achieve their certification goals.
Recorded Sessions: Access to LMS or recorded sessions for post-training reference.
Customized Training:A training program that caters to your specific learning needs.
Knowledge Sharing Community:Collaborative group discussions to facilitate knowledge sharing and learning.
Certificate:Each candidate receives a certificate of participation as a testament to their accomplishment.
Expert Career Guidance:Free career guidance and support from industry experts.

Domains Weightage Covered by CC

Target Audience

Current IT professional
Career Changers
College Students and Recent Graduates

Pre-requisites

None

Exam Information

Duration of the Exam	2 Hours
Number of Questions	100
Exam Format	Multiple Choice Questions
Passing Score	700 out of 1000
Exam Language	English
Testing Center	Pearson VUE Testing Center

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Course Content

Domain 1: Security Principles (26%)

1.1: Understand the security concepts of information assurance
- Confidentiality
- Integrity
- Availability
- Authentication (e.g., methods of authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA))
- Non-repudiation
- Privacy
1.2: Understand the risk management process
- Risk management (e.g., risk priorities, risk tolerance)
- Risk identification, assessment, and treatment
1.3: Understand security controls
- Technical controls
- Administrative controls
- Physical controls
1.4: Understand (ISC)² Code of Ethics
- Professional code of conduct
1.5: Understand governance processes
- Policies
- Procedures
- Standards
- Regulations and laws

Domain 1: Security Principles (26%)

assurance
- Confidentiality

Domain 2: Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR) & Incident Response Concepts (10%)

2.1: Understand business continuity (BC)
- Purpose
- Importance
- Components
2.2: Understand disaster recovery (DR)
- Purpose
- Importance
- Components
2.3: Understand incident response
- Purpose
- Importance
- Components

Domain 3: Access Controls Concepts (22%)

3.1: Understand physical access controls
- Physical security controls (e.g., badge systems, gate entry, environmental design)
- Monitoring (e.g., security guards, closed-circuit television (CCTV), alarm systems, logs)
- Authorized versus unauthorized personnel
3.2: Understand logical access controls
- Principle of least privilege
- Segregation of duties
- Discretionary access control (DAC)
- Mandatory access control (MAC)
- Role-based access control (RBAC)

Domain 4: Network Security (24%)

4.1: Understand computer networking
- Networks (e.g., Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) model, Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4), Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), WiFi) Ports
- Applications
4.2: Understand network threats and attacks
- Types of threats (e.g., distributed denial-of-service (DDoS), virus, worm, Trojan, man-in-the-middle (MITM), side-channel)
- Identification (e.g., intrusion detection system (IDS), host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS), network intrusion detection system (NIDS))
- Prevention (e.g., antivirus, scans, firewalls, intrusion prevention system (IPS))
4.3: Understand network security infrastructure
- On-premises (e.g., power, data center/closets, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), environmental, fire suppression, redundancy, memorandum of understanding (MOU)/memorandum of agreement (MOA))
- Design (e.g., network segmentation (demilitarized zone (DMZ), virtual local area network (VLAN), virtual private network (VPN), micro-segmentation), defense in depth, Network Access Control (NAC) (segmentation for embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT))
- Cloud (e.g., service-level agreement (SLA), managed service provider (MSP), Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), hybrid)

Domain 5: Security Operations (18%)

5.1: Understand data security
- - Encryption (e.g., symmetric, asymmetric, hashing)
  - Data handling (e.g., destruction, retention, classification, labeling
)
- Logging and monitoring security events
5.2: Understand system hardening
- Configuration management (e.g., baselines, updates, patches)
5.3: Understand best practice security policies
- Data handling policy
- Password policy
- Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- Bring your own device (BYOD) policy
- Change management policy (e.g., documentation, approval, rollback)
- Privacy policy
5.4: Understand security awareness training
- Purpose/concepts (e.g., social engineering, password protection)
- Importance

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