ISC2 certifications
Every ISC2 certification we cover, mapped to its official exam guide — revision notes, explained practice questions and full-length timed mock exams.
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Start your cybersecurity career — and pass the ISC2 CC exam (2026 outline).
Every ISC2 certification at a glance
The exams we cover for ISC2, with the figures each certification publishes. Levels are guidance rather than gates — ISC2 sets no prerequisites, so you can book any of these directly.
| Certification | Level | Exam | Pass mark | Fee | Valid for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC — Certified in Cybersecurity | Foundational | 100 Qs · 120 min | 700 / 1000 | $199 | 3 years |
Where to start with ISC2
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) is the ISC2 exam we cover, and it is a foundational one: no prerequisites, and no hands-on experience assumed. That makes it a genuine entry point rather than something to work up to.
Pair it with hands-on work rather than a second certification: what you have actually built carries an interview further than a second credential does.
How ISC2 certifications are renewed
Renewal is the cost people forget, and it varies more between vendors than the exam fees do.
ISC2 certifications run on a three-year cycle that you maintain with continuing-education credits and an annual maintenance fee, rather than by retaking the exam.
ISC2 sets its exam fee in US dollars and has run free-exam programmes in the past. Check ISC2’s certification page for the current price and any active offer. See ISC2’s own certification page for the current terms.
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