foundational Security paid
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
by ISC2 ↗
Newcomers to cybersecurity who want an entry-level credential covering security principles and operations.
Exam facts
- Provider
- ISC2
- Exam code
- CC
- Level
- foundational
- Domain
- Security
- Exam format
- Multiple choice (100 questions), Pearson VUE test center
- Duration
- 120 minutes
- Cost
- $199 USD (free training and first exam available via ISC2's One Million Certified in Cybersecurity program while it runs)
- Renewal
- 3 years (annual maintenance fee and CPE credits required)
- Prerequisites
- None
Recommended preparation
Use ISC2's official self-paced CC training covering security principles, incident response, access controls, network security, and security operations. Reinforce with the official flash cards and practice questions before scheduling the Pearson VUE exam.
Follow the free SecOps 90-Day Learning Path — its final phase (days 76–90) is built for certification preparation.
⚠ Certification details change. Always verify on the official provider website before booking.