ISC2 Certification
Practice Tests
Free, exam-aligned practice tests for all five ISC2 certifications — CISSP, CCSP, SSCP, CC, and CGRC. Every test mirrors the real exam pace, domain weights, and question style. No sign-up required.
Choose Your ISC2 Exam
Select the certification you are preparing for and start practicing with free timed tests aligned to the official ISC2 exam blueprints.
ISC2 Certifications Compared
A quick reference for exam format, experience requirements, and cost across all five ISC2 certifications.
| Certification | Level | Questions | Duration | Passing Score | Experience Req. | Exam Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC | Entry | 100 (CAT) | 2 hours | 700 / 1,000 | None | $199 (can be free) |
| SSCP | Intermediate | 100–125 (CAT) | 2 hours | 700 / 1,000 | 1 year | $249 |
| CGRC | Advanced | 125 (fixed) | 3 hours | 700 / 1,000 | 2 years | $599 |
| CCSP | Advanced | 100–125 (CAT) | 3 hours | 700 / 1,000 | 5 years (1 in cloud) | $599 |
| CISSP | Expert | 100–150 (CAT) | 3 hours | 700 / 1,000 | 5 years (2 domains) | $749 |
About ISC2 & Which Certification to Pursue
ISC2 is the world's largest cybersecurity professional organization. Understanding their certification ladder helps you pick the right exam for where you are in your career.
What is ISC2?
ISC2 (International Information System Security Certification Consortium) is a global non-profit with over 600,000 members and certified professionals. Their certifications are ANAB-accredited to ISO 17024, DoD 8140 approved, and among the most respected credentials in cybersecurity worldwide.
ISC2 certifications span entry to expert level, all sharing a common 700/1,000 scaled passing score and a 3-year renewal cycle with Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.
Which ISC2 Certification Is Right for You?
Start with CC if you are new to cybersecurity — no prerequisites, can be free via the 1MCC program, and is the clearest on-ramp into the ISC2 ecosystem.
Choose SSCP if you have 1 year of hands-on IT security work and want to validate your operational skills. It is the natural step from CC toward CISSP.
Pursue CGRC if you work in GRC, compliance, or RMF-focused roles — especially in federal or DoD environments.
Pursue CCSP if you are a cloud security architect, engineer, or senior practitioner with 5 years of experience. An active CISSP waives the experience requirement.
Target CISSP if you have 5 years of security experience across 2+ domains and want the most globally recognized expert-level credential in the field.
Exam Domain Weights — All Five ISC2 Certifications
Our domain-wise tests are mapped to these official weights, so your practice reflects actual exam emphasis.
CISSP — 8 Domains (100–150 questions, CAT, 3 hrs)
Security & Risk Management (16%) | Asset Security (10%) | Security Architecture & Engineering (13%) | Communication & Network Security (13%) | IAM (13%) | Security Assessment & Testing (12%) | Security Operations (13%) | Software Development Security (10%)
CCSP — 6 Domains (100–125 questions, CAT, 3 hrs)
Cloud Concepts, Architecture & Design (17%) | Cloud Data Security (20%) | Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security (17%) | Cloud Application Security (17%) | Cloud Security Operations (16%) | Legal, Risk & Compliance (13%)
SSCP — 7 Domains (100–125 questions, CAT, 2 hrs)
Security Concepts & Practices (16%) | Access Controls (15%) | Risk Identification, Monitoring & Analysis (15%) | Incident Response & Recovery (14%) | Cryptography (13%) | Network & Communications Security (16%) | Systems & Application Security (11%)
CC — 5 Domains (100 questions, CAT, 2 hrs)
Security Principles (26%) | BC, DR & Incident Response Concepts (10%) | Access Controls Concepts (22%) | Network Security (24%) | Security Operations (18%)
CGRC — 7 Domains (125 questions, fixed, 3 hrs)
Security & Privacy GRC Program (16%) | Scope of the System (10%) | Selection & Approval of Controls (14%) | Implementation of Controls (17%) | Assessment/Audit of Controls (16%) | System Compliance (14%) | Compliance Maintenance (13%)
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ISC2 certifications and these free practice tests.
