
Cybersecurity is an exciting career field full of potential opportunities. In this video, Mike Chapple welcomes you to the course and previews the topics you'll cover across the five domains of the 2026 CC exam.
The Certified in Cybersecurity exam is an entry-level credential for new cybersecurity professionals. In this video, Mike Chapple explains what you should know before starting this course.
Preparing for the Certified in Cybersecurity exam is easier when you draw on a variety of study resources. In this video, Mike Chapple recommends additional study materials to help you prepare for the exam and pass on your first try.
The ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification is an excellent starting point for new cybersecurity professionals. In this video, Mike Chapple walks you through the exam structure and 2026 objectives.
The Certified in Cybersecurity exam uses a modern approach to testing that dynamically adjusts question difficulty. In this video, Mike Chapple shows you how CAT works.
Cybersecurity careers are both interesting and profitable. In this video, Mike Chapple walks you through careers in the information security field.
The CC certification adds value to your professional career. In this video, Mike Chapple explains what certification can do for you in the cybersecurity field.
Domain 1 of the CC exam covers the foundational security principles every practitioner needs. In this video, Mike Chapple previews the objectives and topics you'll encounter in Domain 1.
Confidentiality ensures that only authorized individuals have access to information. In this video, Mike Chapple introduces you to the concept of confidentiality and explains threats including snooping, eavesdropping, wiretapping, and man-in-the-middle attacks.
Integrity ensures that no unauthorized changes are made to data. In this video, Mike Chapple explains the concept of integrity and shows you how AI systems introduce new integrity concerns.
Availability ensures that authorized individuals are always able to gain access to systems and information. In this video, Mike Chapple walks you through the concept of availability.
Authentication, authorization, and accounting (the AAA framework) govern how users interact with systems. In this video, Mike Chapple walks you through each component of AAA.
Passwords are the most common authentication mechanism used today. In this video, Mike Chapple shows you how to create and manage secure passwords.
Strong authentication requires the use of multiple authentication mechanisms. In this video, Mike Chapple explains MFA and shows you how AI is augmenting modern authentication.
Non-repudiation ensures that individuals are not able to deny taking an action. In this video, Mike Chapple shows you how non-repudiation is achieved.
Individuals often have an expectation of privacy around their personal information. In this video, Mike Chapple explains the concept of privacy and its role in your cybersecurity work.
Cybersecurity professionals face a wide variety of risks. In this video, Mike Chapple walks you through risk concepts, risk priorities, and risk tolerance.
Risk assessments provide organizations with an important way to identify and evaluate risks. In this video, Mike Chapple walks you through the risk assessment process.
When an organization encounters a risk, it must take some action to manage that risk. In this video, Mike Chapple explains the four risk treatment options available to you.
Organizations must comply with many different regulations and laws related to cybersecurity. In this video, Mike Chapple reviews the major regulatory frameworks you should know.
Cybersecurity frameworks provide organizations with a structured approach to managing their security programs. In this video, Mike Chapple introduces you to the major frameworks, including NIST, ISO, and CIS.
Security policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards help direct and guide the work of cybersecurity professionals. In this video, Mike Chapple explains the policy hierarchy you'll need to know.
Organizations frequently adopt a common set of security policies. In this video, Mike Chapple shows you the best-practice policies every organization should maintain.
Organizations use security controls to mitigate risks. In this video, Mike Chapple explains the three categories of security controls and shows you how to select them.
Cybersecurity professionals are held to high standards of conduct. In this video, Mike Chapple explains corporate codes of ethics and walks you through the concepts of due care and due diligence.
CC certified individuals must agree to abide by a code of ethics. In this video, Mike Chapple walks you through the four canons of the ISC2 Code of Ethics.
Domain 2 of the CC exam covers the governance structures that shape cybersecurity programs. In this video, Mike Chapple previews what you'll learn about GRC, business continuity, disaster recovery, security awareness, and measuring effectiveness.
Modern organizations use Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs to coordinate their security efforts. In this video, Mike Chapple introduces you to the GRC concept and its importance.
GRC programs rely on established frameworks and software tools to operate effectively. In this video, Mike Chapple surveys the major GRC frameworks and platforms you'll encounter.
Complete coverage of 100% of the NEW exam objectives for the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) exam!
Mike Chapple, Ph.D., is a professor of information technology and one of the world's leading experts in IT certifications. In this action-packed video course, Mike provides all of the information that you'll need to pass the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity certification exam. The course contains full coverage of all five domains of the exam:
Security Principles
Security Governance
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Concepts
Networking and Cloud Security Concepts
Security Operations and Incident Response
CC is an entry-level certification with no experience or degree requirements, so you can sit for the exam without a background in cybersecurity. Mike breaks down these topics with simple explanations and quizzes that reinforce your knowledge. You'll pass the exam on your first try!
This course is built on the 2026 CC exam outline that takes effect September 1, 2026, and it covers the topics ISC2 added in that update, including governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), cybersecurity metrics and key risk indicators, cyber threat intelligence, threat frameworks, microsegmentation, and quantum-resistant cryptography. The course also includes a bonus chapter on AI and cybersecurity that goes beyond the exam objectives and prepares you for the work you'll do on the job.
CC Exam Learning Objectives
Domain 1: Security Principles
Understand cybersecurity concepts
Understand risk management concepts
Understand governance concepts
Understand cybersecurity controls
Maintain professional and ethical conduct
Domain 2: Security Governance
Plan Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
Understand redundancy
Understand security awareness
Measure cybersecurity effectiveness
Domain 3: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Concepts
Understand identity life cycle management
Understand logical access controls
Domain 4: Networking and Cloud Security Concepts
Understand network security
Understand network security architecture
Understand cloud security
Domain 5: Security Operations and Incident Response
Understand data security
Understand security operations
Understand Incident Response (IR)
Understand asset protection
Understand security testing
This course qualifies for continuing education unit (CEU) credit in the professional development programs of ISC2, CompTIA, ISACA, and other professional certifying bodies.