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ISC2™ Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

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    Apply core security principles to support effective cybersecurity practices.
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    Implement risk management and governance controls to strengthen security.
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    Manage user identities and access controls to protect organisational resources.
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    Secure networks, cloud environments, and critical business data.
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    Detect, respond to, and help resolve cybersecurity incidents.

Overview

Off the shelf (OTS)

Build the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to begin a career in cybersecurity while preparing for the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification. Designed for individuals entering or transitioning into cybersecurity, the course covers core security principles, governance and risk management, identity and access management, network and cloud security, data and asset protection, security operations, and incident response. Through certification-aligned training, learners will develop the knowledge and skills needed to protect organizational resources, support cybersecurity operations, and prepare for the ISC2 CC certification exam.

In this course, learners will:

  • Apply foundational security, risk management, governance, control, and ethical principles to support effective cybersecurity practices.
  • Apply governance, risk, compliance, resilience, awareness, measurement, and disaster recovery practices to strengthen organizational security.
  • Apply identity lifecycle and logical access controls to manage and protect access to organizational resources.
  • Apply network, architecture, and cloud security concepts to protect infrastructure, systems, and data.
  • Apply data and asset protection, security operations, and incident response practices to detect, manage, and respond to cybersecurity threats.

As a prerequisite, learners are encouraged to have a basic understanding of Information Technology (IT) which would make a great fit for this certification. The course and exam will cover the following domains:

  • Domain 1: Security Principles
  • Domain 2: Security Governance
  • Domain 3: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Concepts
  • Domain 4: Network and Cloud Security Concepts
  • Domain 5: Security Operations and Incident Response

Please note exams are only available to be taken in person at a Pearson Vue Testing Centre.

Successful completion of this course requires access an external online assessment. The online assessment platform may not be accessible from Civil Service department IT due to security restrictions. If you have any questions or believe you may be impacted by these restrictions, please contact support@governmentcampus.co.uk.

Please note – data may be processed in countries with adequacy agreements in place.

Delivery method
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Face to face

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Virtual

Course duration
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21 hours

Competency level
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Working

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Delivery method
  • face to face icon

    Face to face

  • Virtual icon

    Virtual

Course duration
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21 hours

Competency level
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    Working