Your comprehensive resource for mastering the (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) exam
- 🎯 About This Repository
- 📊 Exam Overview
- 📚 Study Domains
- 🚀 Quick Start Guide
- 📖 Study Strategy
- ❓ Practice Questions
- 🔗 Additional Resources
- 🤝 Contributing
⚠️ Disclaimer
Welcome to the most comprehensive open-source study guide for the (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification! This repository contains detailed study materials, practice questions, and structured content covering all five exam domains.
- ✅ Complete coverage of all 5 domains with detailed explanations
- ✅ 100+ practice questions with detailed explanations
- ✅ Real-world examples and practical applications
- ✅ Quick reference guides for last-minute review
- ✅ Study tips and exam strategies from successful candidates
| Exam Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Questions | 100 questions |
| Format | Multiple choice |
| Passing Score | 700/1000 |
| Language | English |
| Cost | Free (for first attempt) |
- One year of cumulative paid work experience in cybersecurity OR
- Training/education waiver (college degree, bootcamp, etc.)
| Domain | Weight | Status | Content | Questions | Study Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domain 1: Security Principles | 10% | ✅ Complete | 📄 Comprehensive | 🧠 25+ Questions | ⏱️ 8-12 hours |
| Domain 2: Incident Response, BC & DR | 10% | ✅ Complete | 📄 Comprehensive | 🧠 20+ Questions | ⏱️ 8-12 hours |
| Domain 3: Access Control Concepts | 25% | ✅ Complete | 📄 Comprehensive | 🧠 25+ Questions | ⏱️ 20-25 hours |
| Domain 4: Network Security | 25% | ✅ Complete | 📄 Comprehensive | 🧠 25+ Questions | ⏱️ 20-25 hours |
| Domain 5: Security Operations | 30% | ✅ Complete | 📄 Comprehensive | 🧠 20+ Questions | ⏱️ 25-30 hours |
Total Estimated Study Time: 80-100 hours
- 📖 Start with Domain 1: Security Principles to build foundational knowledge
- 🔐 Move to Domain 3: Access Control (highest weight after Domain 5)
- 🌐 Study Domain 4: Network Security
- 🛡️ Tackle Domain 5: Security Operations (largest domain)
- 🚨 Finish with Domain 2: Incident Response
- 📊 Take a practice test to identify knowledge gaps
- 🎯 Focus study time on domains with lowest scores
- 📝 Use this repository for quick review and question practice
- 🔄 Iterate through weak areas until confident
- ⚡ Review Quick Reference sections in each domain
- 🧠 Complete all practice questions (aim for 80%+ accuracy)
- 📋 Focus on Domain 5 (30% of exam) for maximum impact
- 🔍 Review the ISC2 Code of Ethics thoroughly
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Read & Understand (40% of time)
- Read domain content thoroughly
- Take notes on key concepts
- Create your own examples
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Practice & Apply (40% of time)
- Complete practice questions
- Analyze wrong answers
- Research unfamiliar topics
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Review & Reinforce (20% of time)
- Review weak areas
- Use spaced repetition
- Take full practice exams
- 🕐 Time Management: Allocate 1.2 minutes per question (120 minutes ÷ 100 questions)
- 🎯 Focus Areas: Prioritize high-weight domains (Domains 3, 4, 5 = 80% of exam)
- 🔄 Repetition: Review practice questions multiple times
- 📝 Note-Taking: Summarize each domain in your own words
- 🧠 Memorization: Use mnemonics for lists (e.g., CIA Triad)
| Timeline | Weekly Hours | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 8 weeks | 10-12 hours | Thorough understanding + practice |
| 6 weeks | 13-16 hours | Intensive study + weak area focus |
| 4 weeks | 20-25 hours | Crash course + heavy practice |
- Domain 1: 25+ questions covering CIA Triad, Risk Management, Controls
- Domain 2: 20+ questions covering Incident Response, BC/DR
- Domain 3: 25+ questions covering Physical/Logical Access Controls
- Domain 4: 25+ questions covering Network Fundamentals, Threats, Security
- Domain 5: 20+ questions covering Data Security, Monitoring, Policies
- First Pass: Answer without looking at explanations
- Review: Read all explanations, even for correct answers
- Note Weak Areas: Track topics that need more study
- Second Pass: Retake missed questions after studying
- Final Review: Complete all questions before exam
- "Official (ISC)² Guide to the CC CBK" by Peter Gregory
- "CompTIA Security+ Study Guide" by Emmett Dulaney
- "CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide" by Shon Harris
This is a community-driven project! Your contributions help make this resource better for everyone.
- 🐛 Report Issues: Found an error? Open an issue
- 💡 Suggest Improvements: Have ideas? Share them
- 📝 Add Content: Submit new questions or explanations
- 🔄 Update Content: Keep materials current with exam changes
- Follow the existing format and style
- Provide detailed explanations for practice questions
- Include credible sources for technical information
- Test all content before submitting
Important: This repository contains personal study notes and is NOT official training material from (ISC)².
The content is compiled from various publicly available resources and should be used as a supplementary study aid alongside official (ISC)² materials. This is not intended to be the sole resource for exam preparation.
Success Strategy: Combine this resource with official study guides, hands-on practice, and professional training for the best results.
This repository is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
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