Cybersecurity needs qualified professionals. Here’s where to build your skills.
Be among the first to earn ISACA’s Certified Cybersecurity Specialist™ (CCS™), a vendor-neutral certification that prepares early-career professionals and IT staff transitioning into the growing cybersecurity space.
Apply today for our beta program and validate your ability to apply foundational cybersecurity concepts, incorporate secure-by-design principles, and make decisions grounded in risk management—all from day one.
Certify your growing cybersecurity expertise in the CCS beta program
CCS is an IT security credential crafted to build the skills of cybersecurity professionals. It provides the foundational concepts to make sound, risk-informed decisions across key practice areas including:
Space is limited!
The ISACA CCS beta program is currently accepting applicants Be one of the first to earn this new credential. Don’t wait, spots are limited.
How do I become CCS certified?
Prepare for the CCS exam
ISACA offers a full range of test prep resources to build confidence and expertise.
CCS Online Review Course
Coming soon! Prepare for the CCS certification exam with this online course the provides on-demand instruction and in-depth exam preparation.
CCS Questions, Answers & Explanation Database
Coming soon! Get a 12-month subscription to a comprehensive 300+ question pool of items. Build a custom study plan with a personalized dashboard, track progress and review previously answered questions.
CCS Review Manual (Digital Version)
Coming soon! A comprehensive reference guide to prepare for the CCS certification exam.
CCS Review Manual (Print Version)
Coming soon! Get a hard copy of the comprehensive reference guide to prepare for the CCS certification exam.
How the beta program works
Beta participants will be the first to experience the program and have the opportunity to provide feedback as ISACA finalizes this new certification. Those who pass the exam will be fully recognized as a CCS certification holder.
Beta program participants will purchase the CCS certification exam for US$199 and receive the eBook version of the review manual. Participants can also purchase the CCS QAE at the price of US$149.
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