About
The Certified Cyber Security Specialist (CCSS®) program is designed to provide professionals with the critical knowledge and skills needed to safeguard organizations from evolving cyber threats. Through this certification, participants will gain a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, industry standards, and hands-on practices, enabling them to effectively manage risks, secure digital assets, and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
Certification Body: CompTIA®
Learning Objective
The CCSS® program equips participants with the ability to:
- Identify, assess, and manage organizational cyber risks.
- Apply secure design principles, endpoint security, and cryptography.
- Implement and oversee various security controls (technical, physical, and managerial).
- Leverage cyber threat intelligence and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) for threat detection.
- Conduct business impact analyses, develop continuity plans, and craft disaster recovery strategies.
- Handle cybersecurity incidents effectively through incident management and digital forensics.
Exam Information
- Exam Type: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Number of Questions: 100 multiple-choice questions
- Duration: 120 minutes
Recertification
- Renewal Period: Every three years
- Purpose: To ensure certified professionals stay updated with evolving cybersecurity practices
- Recertification Methods:
- Continuing education
- Participation in advanced training
- Retaking the certification exam
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Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 24 Lessons
- 40 Hours
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- Fundamentals of Cybersecurity:3
- Risk Management:4
- Asset Management:4
- Security Controls:3
- Security Education and Awareness:2
- Threat Management:2
- Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery:3
- Incident Management:3
Requirements
- Experience: At least five years in IT, information systems auditing, control, security, or assurance.
- Educational Substitution:
Two-year degree = two years of experience
Four-year degree = one year of experience
Target audiences
- IT professionals aiming to enhance their cybersecurity expertise.
- Security professionals seeking to advance their careers.
- Auditors and system administrators responsible for organizational security.
- Anyone involved in managing or securing organizational infrastructure.