Study Plan

Absolutely! Here's a clear and beginner-friendly 2-week study plan for the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) by (ISC)², perfect for first-timers in the cybersecurity field. This includes official links to free resources and is based on the 5 exam domains.

🔐 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) – 2-Week Study Plan

From Beginner to Certified – Your Step-by-Step Guide

📚 Resources You'll Need (All Free!)

1. 🆓 Free Official Training (self-paced course from (ISC)²)
   🔗 https://www.isc2.org/Training/Candidate
   
   

2. 📘 Official CC Exam Outline
   🔗 https://www.isc2.org/Certifications/CC/Exam-Outline
   
   

3. 📄 Flashcards + Study Notes (Community Driven)
   🔗 https://quizlet.com/subject/isc2-cc/
   
   

4. 🎥 Free YouTube Playlist (Simplified CC Concepts)
   🔗 CC Video Playlist – InfoSec Pat
   
   

🗓️ WEEK 1 – Understanding the Fundamentals

Day 1–2: Domain 1 – Security Principles

• Concepts: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA), Threats & Vulnerabilities
  
  

• Watch: Video from InfoSec Pat’s YouTube (linked above)
  
  

• Read: Section 1 of the (ISC)² course
  
  

• Review key terms (e.g., risk, controls, authentication)
  
  

Day 3–4: Domain 2 – Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR), and Incident Response

• Learn the lifecycle of an incident and how orgs respond
  
  

• Understand RTO, RPO, BIA
  
  

• Use visuals from the official training to simplify
  
  

Day 5–6: Domain 3 – Access Control Concepts

• Learn about identification, authentication, authorization
  
  

• Multi-factor authentication (MFA), least privilege
  
  

• Practice with flashcards
  
  

Day 7: Recap + Quiz

• Take notes, create a “cheat sheet” for weak areas
  
  

• Do the Quizlet practice test:
  🔗 https://quizlet.com/subject/isc2-cc/
  
  

🗓️ WEEK 2 – Applied Knowledge + Final Prep

Day 8–9: Domain 4 – Network Security

• Understand firewalls, VPNs, Wi-Fi security, and basic protocols (HTTPS, TCP/IP)
  
  

• Identify common attacks: phishing, DDoS, man-in-the-middle
  
  

• Watch a beginner video on network security if you’re unfamiliar
  
  

Day 10–11: Domain 5 – Security Operations

• Learn what security analysts do daily
  
  

• Review patching, scanning, monitoring, and data classification
  
  

• Understand user awareness and social engineering
  
  

Day 12: Final Review Day

• Revisit tricky topics
  
  

• Skim your notes + flashcards
  
  

• Review (ISC)² exam outline
  🔗 https://www.isc2.org/Certifications/CC/Exam-Outline
  
  

Day 13: Practice Test Day

• Test yourself using Quizlet or mock questions
  
  

• Score above 85% to feel confident
  
  

Day 14: Exam Day or Buffer

• If ready, go ahead and schedule/take your free exam
  
  

• 🔗 Register here: https://www.isc2.org/Certifications/CC
  
  

• Otherwise, use this day to polish any final concepts
  
  

💬 Pro Tips

• The exam is multiple choice and online proctored
  
  

• Understand concepts, don’t just memorize
  
  

• Watch out for scenario-based questions where you need to choose the best answer