ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

Assessment

In-person exam at a Pearson test center.

Exam length

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Questions

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Passing

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Price

$199 — Exam only. Two-attempt bundle $299; 90-day self-paced training plus exam $454.

Included

Exam only at $199. Exam must be scheduled within 365 days of purchase.

Retakes

Two-attempt "Peace of Mind Protection" bundle is $299 (both attempts within 180 days).

Validity

Three-year certification cycle

Renewal

$50 annual maintenance fee and 45 CPE credits per three-year cycle.

Prerequisites

No work experience required.

Who it suits

Editorial judgment
Complete beginners who want an inexpensive first credential. Budget for the $50/year maintenance fee.

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Sources

1. ISC2: www.isc2.org/certifications/cc — checked 2026-10-22, direct HTTP fetch and rendered in a headless browser