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Overview
The Official ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) entry-level certification training course provides a comprehensive introduction to core cybersecurity principles, equipping learners with the foundational knowledge required to begin a career in cyber security. Designed for individuals with little to no prior experience, this course supports entry into the profession and progression towards advanced certifications. Delivered through a blended learning approach, this programme combines live instructor-led sessions with self-paced study materials to ensure a flexible and engaging learning experience. The course aligns fully with the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity exam and prepares learners to confidently pursue certification and entry-level roles. This training is ideal for those starting their cyber security journey, including students, career changers, and IT professionals seeking to build foundational knowledge.
Prerequisites
No prior experience required.
Target audience
This course is designed for individuals looking to begin a career in cyber security.
It is particularly suitable for:
- IT professionals seeking entry into cyber security
- Adjacent technical teams wishing to know more about cyber security
- Career changers
- College and university students
- Recent graduates
- Individuals exploring cybersecurity career pathways
Delegates will learn how to
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand foundational cyber security principles and concepts
- Apply basic risk management terminology and processes
- Identify and classify types of security controls
- Distinguish between policies, standards, procedures, regulations, and laws
- Understand governance and ethical responsibilities in cyber security
- Explain incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery concepts
- Apply access control principles in practical scenarios
- Understand networking fundamentals and common security threats
- Identify key security operations concepts including monitoring and encryption
- Recognise best practices for data handling and system security
Outline
Module 1: Security principles
- Understand information assurance concepts
- Apply risk management processes
- Identify security controls and governance elements
- Understand ISC2 code of ethics
Module 2: Business continuity, disaster recovery and incident response
- Understand incident response processes
- Apply business continuity planning concepts
- Identify disaster recovery components
Module 3: Access control concepts
- Understand access control models and processes
- Apply physical access controls
- Implement logical access controls
Module 4: Network security
- Understand networking fundamentals
- Identify common threats and attack types
- Apply network security infrastructure concepts
Module 5: Security operations
- Apply data security best practices
- Understand system hardening techniques
- Implement security policies and procedures
- Promote security awareness training
Module 6: Exam preparation and course summary
- Understand certification requirements
- Prepare for exam scheduling and delivery
- Apply exam techniques and strategies
- Review key concepts across all domains
Hands-on learning
This course incorporates interactive and practical learning techniques to support knowledge retention and real-world application.
- Scenario-based discussions to reinforce cyber security concepts
- Practice questions aligned to exam topics
- Instructor-led walkthroughs of key concepts
- Guided review sessions to prepare for the certification exam
This approach ensures learners gain confidence in applying foundational cyber security knowledge in practical scenarios.
Exams and assessments
This course includes structured assessments and full preparation for the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification exam.
- Official ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity exam included
- Computer adaptive testing format
- Exam duration of two hours
- Total of 100 to 125 questions
- Question styles include multiple-choice and advanced item types
- Passing score set at 700 out of 1000
Learners will leave the course with a clear understanding of their readiness for certification and the confidence to pursue entry-level cyber security roles.
What's included
- Expert led training delivered by an authorised official ISC2 instructor
- Peer discussions to reinforce learning
- End-of-chapter study sheets and quizzes
- Exam voucher included
We are an ISC2 accredited CPE submitter.
QA is proud to be an ISC2 Official Training Partner.
Learn more about our ISC2 certification training.
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When will I receive my certificate?
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