Take Your Cybersecurity Career to New Heights

From the makers of CISM, explore ISACA’s groundbreaking cybersecurity certification.

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Prove your cybersecurity expertise with CCOA

The globally validated cybersecurity certification, Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst™ (CCOA™), empowers professionals to develop and prove their hands-on technical abilities by identifying and responding to cyber threats, performing vulnerability assessments and more within a real-world lab environment.

CCOA exam price: US$349 members / US$399 non-members

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Top three reasons professionals choose CCOA

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Performance-based lab environment:

Hands-on lab simulations place learners in real-world scenarios, allowing them to apply and test their knowledge in practical, job-relevant situations.

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Extended access to exam prep and resources:

Unlike many competitors, CCOA provides one year of exam prep support. This allows participants to thoroughly absorb skills and confidently prepare.

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CCOA is a future-focused credential:

Cybersecurity jobs are predicted to grow by 32% from 2022 to 2032,* and cybersecurity professionals with on-the-job experience are in high demand.

* U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting

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CCOA is highly valuable for cyber analysts because it goes beyond a knowledge-based exam by incorporating a hands-on technical assessment that demonstrates real-world aptitude. This practical approach sets it apart from certifications that focus solely on theoretical knowledge.”
Clayton Barbier, CISA, CISSP, GSEC, CEH Master, CNDA, CSX-P, Security+, eJPT, PenTest+, CNVP, CIA, CCOA

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Test your knowledge with the CCOA practice quiz

Take this five-question quiz and see how you perform against similar questions on the CCOA exam.

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THE RIGHT CERTIFICATION AT THE RIGHT TIME

Watch as ISACA’s Director of Professional Practices and Innovation, Jon Brandt, explains how CCOA fills an essential need in today’s industry.