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ISC2 certification training

Prepare for the CISSP, CCSP and CGRC with official ISC2 courseware, from a team of expert GRC practitioners.

Official ISC2 courseware

Vendor-neutral certifications

DoD-approved, ANAB-accredited

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OUR ISC2 COURSES

Three certifications, one trusted training partner

Dates and pricing are being finalized. Register your interest and we'll contact you as soon as enrolment opens.

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SECURITY LEADERSHIP

CISSP

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

For experienced practitioners who design, engineer and manage an organization's overall security program

5 yrs

experience

3 hrs

exam

8

domains

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CLOUD SECURITY

CCSP

Certified Cloud Security Professional

For IT and security professionals who secure data, applications and infrastructure in the cloud

5 yrs

experience*

3 hrs

exam

6

domains

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GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE

CGRC

Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance

For practitioners who authorize and maintain information systems using risk management frameworks

2 yrs

experience

3 hrs

exam

7

domains

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*An active CISSP meets the full CCSP experience requirement.

WHY SIMPLIGRC

Official ISC2 training, taught by people who do the work

1

Official ISC2 courseware

The Official ISC2 Textbook and Study Questions come only with official ISC2 training

2

Backed by GRC practitioners

Our consultants run ISMS, risk and compliance programs for clients, so we know how these frameworks apply at work

3

Online training

Train from anywhere with official ISC2 courseware delivered online

4

One partner for ISC2 and PECB

Pair an ISC2 certification with PECB ISO courses such as ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer

COMPARE AT A GLANCE

Which ISC2 certification is right for you?

All three are vendor-neutral, experience-based certifications. Here's how they differ.

CISSPSecurity leadership
CCSPCloud security
CGRCGovernance, risk & compliance
Best for
CISOSecurity managerSecurity architectConsultant
Cloud architectCloud security engineerSecurity analyst
GRC analyst / managerAuditorCompliance officerRisk manager
Experience requiredyears of paid work
5 yearsin 2 or more of the 8 domains
5 yearsIT, incl. 3 in security · an active CISSP covers it
2 yearsin 1 or more of the 7 domains
Exam domainstopics you'll master
8 domains
6 domains
7 domains
Exam questionson a 0–150 scale
100–150adaptive: length varies
100–150adaptive: length varies
125fixed length
Same for all three
⏱ 3-hour exam
✓ Pass mark 700 / 1000
⌂ Pearson VUE test centres
↻ Renew every 3 years with CPE credits

Not enough experience yet? Pass the exam and become an Associate of ISC2 while you earn it: 6 years for CISSP and CCSP, 3 years for CGRC.

YOUR PATH

From first class to certified

1

Train with SimpliGRC

Official ISC2 course, textbook and practice questions, delivered online.

2

Book your exam

Schedule it at a Pearson VUE test centre when you're ready. We'll help you plan the timing.

3

Pass with 700+

Score at least 700 out of 1000.

4

Get endorsed and stay current

Complete the ISC2 application, then keep your certification with CPE credits.

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Get the Ultimate Guide

Ultimate Guide to the CISSP
Ultimate Guide to the CCSP
Ultimate Guide to the CGRC

Each guide covers who the certification is for, the exam domains, and the steps to certification. Tell us which one you want and we'll email it to you.

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Training a team?

We can arrange private online ISC2 training for your organization, and combine it with PECB ISO courses.

FAQ

Common questions

Is SimpliGRC an official ISC2 training provider?

Yes. SimpliGRC is an ISC2 Official Training Partner, and our courses use official ISC2 courseware.

I don't have five years of experience. Can I still take the CISSP?

Yes. You can take the course and the exam now. If you pass, you become an Associate of ISC2 and have six years to earn the required experience.

Should I start with the CISSP or the CCSP?

Most people start with the CISSP. It covers the whole security program, and an active CISSP meets the full experience requirement for the CCSP.

Can you train our whole team?

Yes. We can arrange private online training for your organization. Book a briefing to plan yours. Book a briefing.

ENROLMENT OPENS SOON

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