The Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Examination duration is set at 2 hours, during which participants will encounter a total of 100 questions. The question format for this examination is multiple choice, wherein test-takers select the most appropriate response from the provided options. To successfully pass the CC Examination, candidates must achieve a score of at least 700 out of the total 1000 points. The examination is available in various languages, including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, and Spanish, allowing a diverse range of individuals to participate. Test sessions are conducted at Pearson VUE Testing Centers, where candidates can take the exam under secure and controlled conditions.
The exam covers 5 domains as follows:-
Domain 1: Security Principles (24%)
1.1 Understand cybersecurity concepts
1.2 Understand risk management concepts
1.3 Understand governance concepts
1.4 Understand cybersecurity controls
1.5 Maintain professional and ethical conduct
Domain 2: Security Governance (17.3%)
2.1 Plan Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
2.2 Understand redundancy
2.3 Understand security awareness
2.4 Measure cybersecurity effectiveness
Domain 3: Identity And Access Management (IAM) Concepts (20%)
3.1 Understand identity life cycle management
3.2 Understand logical access controls
Domain 4: Networking and Cloud Security Concepts (21.3%)
4.1 Understand network security
4.2 Understand network security architecture
4.3 Understand cloud security
Domain 5: Security Operations and Incident Response (17.3%)
5.1 Understand data security
5.2 Understand security operations
5.3 Understand Incident Response (IR)
5.4 Understand asset protection
5.5 Understand security testing
