2025 Hack Your Cert Path: Why ISC2's Free CC is the Perfect Stepping Stone to Security+

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You're not just getting a free certification - you're building a rock-solid knowledge base that will make your Security+ journey smoother and more meaningful.

Where to start:

ISC2 is offering One Million Certified in Cybersecurity – Free ISC2 Certification Exams

CC Quick Glance

ENTRY-LEVEL CYBERSECURITY

Proves you have the foundational knowledge, skills and abilities for an entry- or junior-level cybersecurity role.

The CC course allows you to learn at your own pace through an engaging learning experience and build a solid foundation of knowledge of the domains tested on the exam. The course covers five domains:

  • Domain 1: Security Principles

  • Domain 2: Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR) and Incident Response Concepts

  • Domain 3: Access Controls Concepts

  • Domain 4: Network Security

  • Domain 5: Security Operations

Offered in English, Chinese, German, Spanish and Japanese, the training includes:

  • 180-day access to course

  • 14 hours of content

  • Pre- and post-course assessments

  • Knowledge checks and end-of-chapter study sheets and quizzes

  • Interactive content with applied scenarios and podcasts

  • Online interactive flash cards

  • Certificate of course completion

Exam Voucher: CC1M12312024

CC Study Plan:

The CC online self-paced training course typically takes about 14 hours to complete.

Dedicate enough time each week to achieve your goal of becoming CC-certified in 30 days.

check ISC2 Study Plan.xlsx

Resources To Prepare:

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The self-paced course content is sufficient, but more resources won’t hurt!

Important:

After passing the exam, you need to pay the AMF, which is 50$, upon that you will be issued a digital badge via credly

What About CompTIA Security+:

Remember, your CC certification isn't just a credential - it's proof you understand cybersecurity fundamentals. Use this confidence boost to tackle the more technical challenges that Security+ will throw your way.