ISC2 · Professional Certification · Foundational
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Crydd Score 63
Demand Growing
Career Value Moderate
Recognition Strong
ISC2 CC at a glance
- Provider
- ISC2
- Credential type
- Professional Certification
- Exam required
- Yes
- Category
- Security
- Level
- Foundational
- Cost
- $199
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time to earn
- 1–2 months
- Validity
- 3 years (maintained with CPE credits and annual fee)
- Format
- 100–125 items, 2 hours; 700 of 1000 to pass
- Prerequisites
- None
What is ISC2 CC?
ISC2's entry-level certification: security principles, business continuity, disaster recovery and incident response, access control, network security and security operations.
Skills it covers
- Security principles
- Network security basics
- Access control concepts
- Incident response basics
Is ISC2 CC worth it? The Crydd Verdict
CS 63Choose it if
You are starting in security with no experience and want a recognised first credential from the body behind the CISSP.
Consider alternatives if
You want the certification most entry-level job postings name: CompTIA Security+.
Why we say so
No experience is required and the exam is affordable; it is a strong first step, though employers still name Security+ more often.
Market demand
Useful for entry-level security and IT roles and as a route into ISC2's higher certifications; rarely a requirement on its own.
Where ISC2 CC takes you
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- IT Support Specialist
Career roadmaps show where this certification fits in each path. See the roadmaps.
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