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 (26%)

1.1 Understand the security concepts of information assurance

1.2 Understand the risk management process

1.3 Understand security controls

1.4 Understand (ISC)² Code of Ethics

1.5 Understand governance processes

Domain 2: Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR) & Incident Response Concepts (10%)

2.1 Understand business continuity (BC)

2.2 Understand disaster recovery (DR)

2.3 Understand incident response

Domain 3: Access Controls Concepts (22%)

3.1 Understand physical access controls

3.2 Understand logical access controls

Domain 4: Network Security (24%)

4.1 Understand computer networking

4.2 Understand network threats and attacks

4.3 Understand network security infrastructure

Domain 5: Security Operations (18%)

5.1 Understand data security

5.2 Understand system hardening

5.3 Understand best practice security policies

5.4 Understand security awareness training