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ISC² – Certified In Cybersecurity

Beginner5 Hours 36 Minutes87 Videos100 Test Questions

$99.00

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) training for beginners starting a security career. 5 hours 36 minutes over 87 videos, plus 100 test questions, mapped to all five CC domains.

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This ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) course prepares you for the entry-level CC certification from ISC2. It is for beginners, students and IT staff who want a solid base in security ideas before moving into a security role. The course runs for 5 hours 36 minutes across 87 videos, with 100 test questions.

What you will learn

  • Core security principles and the risk management process
  • The difference between technical, administrative and physical controls
  • Good password practice and how multifactor authentication works
  • How business continuity, disaster recovery and incident response fit together
  • What recovery time and recovery point objectives (RTO and RPO) mean
  • Physical and logical access control, least privilege and segregation of duties
  • Network basics, common threats and attacks, and zero trust
  • Data security, encryption, system hardening and security awareness training
  • The ISC2 Code of Ethics

Certified in Cybersecurity course outline

  1. Introduction and security concepts: exam overview, passwords and MFA, risk management, security controls, the ISC2 Code of Ethics and governance
  2. Incident response, business continuity and disaster recovery: continuity plans, disaster recovery, RTO and RPO, incident response and post-incident review
  3. Access control concepts: defence in depth, physical controls, monitoring, logical access, least privilege and segregation of duties
  4. Network security: network design, protocols and ports, threats and threat actors, DDoS, on-premises and cloud models, managed services, SLAs, the shared responsibility model and zero trust
  5. Security operations: data handling, encryption, compliance, system hardening, configuration management, security policies, awareness training and social engineering

The lessons mix short talks with whiteboard sessions and demonstrations, including cloud access controls and virtual networks. Each module ends with a summary and review questions.

Who this course is for

  • Beginners who want to start a career in cybersecurity
  • IT professionals adding security knowledge to their skills
  • Students and recent graduates
  • Career changers looking for a first security certification

Before you start

You do not need any security experience. A basic understanding of how computers and networks are used at work will help you follow the examples. The course starts from first principles and builds up step by step. Review questions at the end of each module help you check your understanding before you move on.

About the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity exam

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) is the entry-level certification from ISC2, the body behind the CISSP. It shows employers that you understand the basics of security and are ready for a junior role. The exam covers five domains: security principles; business continuity, disaster recovery and incident response; access control concepts; network security; and security operations. This course follows those five domains in order. Visit the ISC2 website for current exam and membership details.

Jobs this course supports

  • Cybersecurity analyst
  • Information security specialist
  • Network security administrator
  • Incident response coordinator
  • Security operations centre (SOC) analyst
  • Risk management analyst

Skill level

Beginner
Duration

5 Hours 36 Minutes
Videos

87 Videos
Questions

100 Test Questions
Certification

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Certification body

ISC2
Prerequisites

No prior security experience needed. Basic computer and network awareness helps.
Best for

Beginners entering cybersecurity, IT professionals, students and recent graduates, career changers
Topics covered

Security principles, risk management, security controls, incident response, business continuity, disaster recovery, access control, network security, security operations
Format

Online video lessons, self-paced
Language

English
Closed captions

Yes
Certificate

StemBoss Certificate of Completion

What is inside this course

5 modules and 87 lessons. Here is the full outline.

Module 1 - Introduction and Security Concepts23 lessons
  1. Certification Overview
  2. Exam Objectives
  3. Instructor Introduction
  4. ISC CiC Course Intro
  5. 1.0 Module 1 Overview
  6. 1.1.5 Password Security
  7. 1.1.6 Whiteboard - Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
  8. 1.2 Understand the risk management process
  9. 1.2.1 Risk Management
  10. 1.2.2 Risk Identification assessment and treatment
  11. 1.3 Understand security controls
  12. 1.3.1 Technical Controls
  13. 1.3.2 Administrative Controls
  14. 1.3.3 Physical Controls
  15. 1.3.4 Whiteboard Discussion - Controls-
  16. 1.3.5 Demonstration - AWS Access Controls
  17. 1.4 - Understand ISC2 Code of Ethics
  18. 1.4.1 Professional Code of Ethics
  19. 1.5 Understand Governance processes
  20. 1.5.1 Standards, Regulations, etc
  21. 1.5.2 Security Policies
  22. 1.5.3 Module Summary Review
  23. 1.5.4 Module Review Questions
Module 2 - Incident Response, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Concepts11 lessons
  1. 2.0 Module 2 Overview
  2. 2.1 Understand Business Continuity
  3. 2.1.1 Business Continuity
  4. 2.1.2 Components of a Business Continuity Plan
  5. 2.2.1 Disaster Recovery
  6. 2.2.2 RTO-RPO
  7. 2.3 Understand Business Response
  8. 2.3.1 Incident Response
  9. 2.3.2 Post Incident Review
  10. 2.3.3 Module Summary Review
  11. 2.3.4 Module Review Questions
Module 3 - Access Control Concepts13 lessons
  1. 3.0 Module 3 Overview
  2. 3.1 Understand physical access controls
  3. 3.1.1 Defense In Depth
  4. 3.1.2 Compare Physical Control Types
  5. 3.1.3 Monitoring Controls
  6. 3.2 Describe logical access controls
  7. 3.2.1 Logical Access controls
  8. 3.2.2 Principle of least privilege
  9. 3.2.3 Segregation of duties
  10. 3.2.4 Whiteboard - Access Control
  11. 3.2.5 Demonstration - Cloud IAM Sequence 32
  12. 3.2.6 Module Summary Review
  13. 3.2.7 Module Review Questions
Module 4- Network Security21 lessons
  1. 4.0 Module 4 Overview
  2. 4.1 Understanding computer networking
  3. 4.1.1 Network Security Design
  4. 4.1.2 Whiteboard - Networking Concepts
  5. 4.1.3 Networking protocols and ports
  6. 4.1.4 Demonstration - AWS VPC
  7. 4.2 Understand Network Threats
  8. 4.2.1 Types of network (cyber) threats and attacks
  9. 4.2.2 Threat Actors
  10. 4.2.3 Tools used to identify and prevent threats
  11. 4.2.4 Whiteboard Discussion - DDoS attacks
  12. 4.3 Network Security Infrastructure
  13. 4.3.1 On Premises Architecture
  14. 4.3.2 Data Center Design Discussion
  15. 4.3.3 Cloud Architecture Service and Deployment Models
  16. 4.3.4 Managed Service Providers
  17. 4.3.5 Service Level Agreements (SLA)
  18. 4.3.6 Shared Security Model
  19. 4.3.7 Zero Trust
  20. 4.3.8 Module Summary Review
  21. 4.3.9 Module Review Questions
Module 5 - Security Operations19 lessons
  1. 5.0 Module 5 Overview
  2. 5.1 Understand Data Security
  3. 5.1.1 Data Security Fundamentals
  4. 5.1.2 Data Handling Best Practices
  5. 5.1.3 Encryption
  6. 5.1.4 Data Security Compliance
  7. 5.2 Understand System Hardening
  8. 5.2.1 System Hardening
  9. 5.2.2 Configuration Management
  10. 5.3 Understanding Best Practice Security Policies
  11. 5.3.1 Common Security Policies
  12. 5.3.2 Demonstration - AUP
  13. 5.3.3 Demonstration - Privacy Policy
  14. 5.4 Security Awareness Training
  15. 5.4.1 Importance of Security Awareness Training
  16. 5.4.2 Social Engineering
  17. 5.4.3 Module Summary Review
  18. 5.4.4 Module Review Questions
  19. 5.4.5 Next Steps and Course Closeout

Your learning path

Where ISC² - Certified In Cybersecurity fits. Build your skills one step at a time.

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Next stepCompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)Next stepCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Frequently asked questions

Who issues the Certified in Cybersecurity certification?

It is issued by ISC2, the same body that offers the CISSP. CC is its entry-level certification.

What are the five ISC2 CC domains?

Security principles; business continuity, disaster recovery and incident response; access control concepts; network security; and security operations.

Do I need security experience to take this course?

No. The course is built for beginners and starts with core ideas such as risk, controls and passwords.

Does the course include demonstrations?

Yes. Alongside the talks there are whiteboard sessions and demonstrations, such as cloud access controls, cloud identity and access management, and a virtual private cloud.

What should I study after ISC2 CC?

Many learners move on to CompTIA Security+ next, and later to advanced certifications such as the CISSP once they have work experience.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.

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