Getting certifications in cybersecurity is more crucial as organizations continue to place a high focus on cybersecurity. The self-paced (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) training program is intended to certify and develop the abilities of individuals working in the cybersecurity sector. I’ll discuss my experience and tips for passing the (ISC)2 CC self-paced course in this article.

Certified in Cybersecurity℠ (CC) is an Online Self-Paced Training and exam offered by (ISC)² for free as part of their global initiative 1 Million Certified in Cybersecurity and their commitment to bridging the gap for cybersecurity experts’ global shortage. The original fee for the CC certification is $200 but I took the exam for free courtesy of the (ISC)² initiative. For more information about the certification and the initiative and what it is good for, please visit Cybersecurity℠ (CC) Online Self-Paced Training.

I wrote my exam on 16th February 2023 and passed. The questions were a lot harder and more technical than the 75 Pre-Assessment & Post-Course Assessment questions on the (ISC)2 website in the training. To pass the test, it’s highly important to do further research on all the domains presented in the course. A deeper understanding of the topics into all concepts was necessary before sitting for the exam. I had to read some of my undergraduate notes to be able to pass the test.

Exam Structure

The following topics were covered in the exam as shown below:-

• Security Principles

• Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR) & Incident Response Concepts

• Access Controls Concepts

• Network Security

(ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity exam outline

Study Resources

To get started with the Certified in Cybersecurity(CC) click here to register and access the free resources. Another excellent online resource I can recommend is (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Cert Prep by Mike Chapple.https://www.linkedin.com/learning/isc-2-certified-in-cybersecurity-cc-cert-prep

Practice Tests

The best way of preparing for an exam is by taking practice tests. It assists you in getting familiar with the exam structure and getting to know the type of questions that can be asked.

There is one practice test that I can highly recommend Cloud Guru Amit.

Tips for doing the exam

The CC exam consists of 100 questions, please note once you submit the answer, there is no “back or previous” option for you to skip and return to it later so read the question twice or thrice before submitting.
The time length for the exam is 2 hours. The exam contains 100 multiple choice and the passing mark is 700/1000. It is taken at your preferred Pearson VUE Testing Center.
Upon completion of the exam, you will receive a pass or fail provisional result at the test center.

Conclusion
The Certified in Cybersecurity entry-level certification is ideal for IT professionals, Career changers, College graduates, or recent graduates. Once you pass the exam you will earn an online badge and become a member of (ISC)2.

My Badge:https://www.credly.com/badges/9ef93dca-69ee-4eca-89b5-9f664c69edfe/public_url

All the best with your Certified in Cybersecurity(CC) Exam.

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