Certified in Cybersecurity

Exam cost

$199 USD

Questions · time · passing score

100–125 questions · 120 minutes · Pass: 700/1000

Prerequisites

No work experience required.

Estimated salary premium

Not established by comparable evidence

Renewal requirements

45 CPE credits per three-year cycle; annual maintenance fee $50; comply with code of ethics.

Difficulty

Not rated

Domains covered

• Security principles
• Security governance
• Identity and access management
• Networking and cloud security
• Security operations and incident response

Where this credential fits

MyCyberPath career mappings are planning guidance, not universal employer requirements.

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Recent catalog changes

1. ISC2updated2026-10-29

   Certified in Cybersecurity

   Certified in Cybersecurity: salary premium high. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   10

   After

   Not verified

   Review source
2. ISC2updated2026-10-29

   Certified in Cybersecurity

   Certified in Cybersecurity: prerequisites. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   | No work experience required | | Renewal Period | Every 3 years | | Renewal Fee | U.S. $50 Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF) | | CPE Requirements | 45 CPE credits per 3-year cycle (recommended 15 per year) | | Study Hours | 10-70 hours | | Demand | Medium | |

   After

   No work experience required.

   Review source
3. ISC2exam update2026-10-29

   Certified in Cybersecurity

   Certified in Cybersecurity: exam format. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   100-125 multiple choice and advanced item type questions, 2-hour time limit, 700 out of 1000 points passing score

   After

   100–125 items; 120 minutes; multiple choice and advanced items; pass 700/1000. Computerized adaptive testing (CAT).

   Review source
4. ISC2updated2026-10-29

   Certified in Cybersecurity

   Certified in Cybersecurity: name. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   ISC2 CC

   After

   Certified in Cybersecurity

   Review source
5. ISC2price change2026-10-29

   Certified in Cybersecurity

   Certified in Cybersecurity: exam cost usd. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   0

   After

   199

   Review source
6. ISC2exam update2026-10-29

   Certified in Cybersecurity

   Certified in Cybersecurity: exam delivery. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   Pearson VUE Testing Center

   After

   In person at authorized Pearson testing centers.

   Review source
7. ISC2domain change2026-10-29

   Certified in Cybersecurity

   Certified in Cybersecurity: skills gained. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   ** Understanding of security concepts: confidentiality · integrity · availability · authentication · and non-repudiation. · Knowledge of risk management processes · including identification · assessment · and treatment. · Familiarity with security controls: technical · administrative · and physical. · Understanding of the ISC2 Code of Ethics and governance processes. · Knowledge of business continuity (BC) · disaster recovery (DR) · and incident response concepts. · Understanding of physical and logical access controls. · Foundational knowledge of computer networking · including the OSI and TCP/IP models. · Ability to identify and prevent common network threats and attacks. · Understanding of network security infrastructure · both on-premises and in the cloud. · Knowledge of data security · including encryption and data handling best practices. · Understanding of system hardening and configuration management. · Familiarity with best practice security policies and security awareness training. · Who It’s For · IT professionals seeking to transition into cybersecurity. · Career changers from non-technical fields. · College students and recent graduates. · Individuals interested in a cybersecurity career.

   After

   Security principles · Security governance · Identity and access management · Networking and cloud security · Security operations and incident response

   Review source
8. ISC2updated2026-10-29

   Certified in Cybersecurity

   Certified in Cybersecurity: cert url. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cc

   After

   https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cc/cc-certification-exam-outline

   Review source
9. ISC2updated2026-10-29

   Certified in Cybersecurity

   Certified in Cybersecurity: vendor url. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   Not verified

   After

   https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cc/cc-certification-exam-outline

   Review source
10. ISC2updated2026-10-29

    Certified in Cybersecurity

    Certified in Cybersecurity: salary premium low. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

    What changed

    Before

    10

    After

    Not verified

    Review source

Sources and verification

• https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cc/cc-certification-exam-outline
• https://www.isc2.org/register-for-exam/isc2-exam-pricing
• https://japan.isc2.org/member_maintenance.html