Become ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
Everything you need to get the certification
Will be published approx. on 27. October 2026
450 pages
E-Book
978-1-63835-823-7 (ISBN)
Description
ISC2 certifications like CISSP have always signaled job-ready skills to employers. The new Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) exam is your first step toward an exciting?and lucrative?career in cybersecurity. In this book, you'll learn from expert tutors Paulo Carreira and Andreé Miranda how to pass on the very first try! Jump start your career in cybersecurity by acing the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) exam!
The CC exam is designed to help both IT and non-technical professionals make the transition into cybersecurity. But that doesn't mean the exam is easy! To score this highly-esteemed credential, you'll need to understand everything from governance policies, to incident response and disaster recovery. Authors Paulo and Andreé's bestselling courses have helped over 20,000 students ace the ISC2 CC. In this book, they lay out clear, jargon-free explanations for everything you need to study.
Become ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity delivers comprehensive coverage of the exam curriculum.
• Includes two practice exams!
• Spot cybersecurity dangers and critical vulnerabilities
• Build layered defenses with physical, technical, and human safeguards
• Respond effectively to security breaches, from first alert through to full recovery
• Understand how networks work and how to secure information flow
• Implement authentication and permissions to control access to sensitive data
• Recognize and block common threats like phishing, malware, and network intrusions
• Apply security frameworks that are aligned with business goals
About the book
Become ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity is expertly written to match the tone, structure, and challenges you'll face when you sit for the real ISC2 CC. It breaks down complex cybersecurity concepts into real-world examples that are easy to understand and to put into practice. You'll learn how to handle everyday security issues, including responding to an insider threat, managing access after a staff member leaves, and identifying a misconfigured firewall rule. The book's diagrams and illustrations ensure you're always engaged with what you're learning. And you'll have plenty of opportunities to test yourself with two in-depth practice exams. You'll even find the secret questions that are not included in official prep material!
About the reader
For both technical and non-technical professionals starting out or transitioning into cybersecurity.
About the author
Paulo Carreira, PhD, is Associate Professor of Information Systems at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon. He is a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and holds several distinguished certifications in security and privacy, including ISO 27701, ISO 27001, and (ISC)² CISSP.
Andreé Miranda Louraço, MSc, is a Cybersecurity Manager responsible for designing and implementing Red Bull's Global Security Awareness Program, overseeing initiatives in more than 180 countries. He has proven technical expertise as evidenced by his prestigious certifications, including the (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Information Privacy Management certifications.
The CC exam is designed to help both IT and non-technical professionals make the transition into cybersecurity. But that doesn't mean the exam is easy! To score this highly-esteemed credential, you'll need to understand everything from governance policies, to incident response and disaster recovery. Authors Paulo and Andreé's bestselling courses have helped over 20,000 students ace the ISC2 CC. In this book, they lay out clear, jargon-free explanations for everything you need to study.
Become ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity delivers comprehensive coverage of the exam curriculum.
• Includes two practice exams!
• Spot cybersecurity dangers and critical vulnerabilities
• Build layered defenses with physical, technical, and human safeguards
• Respond effectively to security breaches, from first alert through to full recovery
• Understand how networks work and how to secure information flow
• Implement authentication and permissions to control access to sensitive data
• Recognize and block common threats like phishing, malware, and network intrusions
• Apply security frameworks that are aligned with business goals
About the book
Become ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity is expertly written to match the tone, structure, and challenges you'll face when you sit for the real ISC2 CC. It breaks down complex cybersecurity concepts into real-world examples that are easy to understand and to put into practice. You'll learn how to handle everyday security issues, including responding to an insider threat, managing access after a staff member leaves, and identifying a misconfigured firewall rule. The book's diagrams and illustrations ensure you're always engaged with what you're learning. And you'll have plenty of opportunities to test yourself with two in-depth practice exams. You'll even find the secret questions that are not included in official prep material!
About the reader
For both technical and non-technical professionals starting out or transitioning into cybersecurity.
About the author
Paulo Carreira, PhD, is Associate Professor of Information Systems at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon. He is a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and holds several distinguished certifications in security and privacy, including ISO 27701, ISO 27001, and (ISC)² CISSP.
Andreé Miranda Louraço, MSc, is a Cybersecurity Manager responsible for designing and implementing Red Bull's Global Security Awareness Program, overseeing initiatives in more than 180 countries. He has proven technical expertise as evidenced by his prestigious certifications, including the (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Information Privacy Management certifications.
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Paulo Carreira, PhD, is Associate Professor of Information Systems at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon. He is a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and holds several distinguished certifications in security and privacy, including ISO 27701, ISO 27001, and (ISC)² CISSP.
Andreé Miranda Louraço, MSc, is a Cybersecurity Manager responsible for designing and implementing Red Bull's Global Security Awareness Program, overseeing initiatives in more than 180 countries. He has proven technical expertise as evidenced by his prestigious certifications, including the (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Information Privacy Management certifications.
Andreé Miranda Louraço, MSc, is a Cybersecurity Manager responsible for designing and implementing Red Bull's Global Security Awareness Program, overseeing initiatives in more than 180 countries. He has proven technical expertise as evidenced by his prestigious certifications, including the (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Information Privacy Management certifications.
