Prepare for the new ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity exam, as well as a new career in cybersecurity, with this study guide updated for CC Exam Objectives effective 2026-2029.

In the Certified in Cybersecurity Study Guide, Second Edition, veteran IT and cybersecurity educator Mike Chapple delivers a one-stop resource for anyone planning to pursue the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC2 CC) credential, as well as those getting ready to take on a challenging and rewarding new career in cybersecurity. The author walks you through the information you’ll need to succeed on both the exam and your first day at a cybersecurity-focused job.

Complete with a full-length online practice test, this book covers all competencies and domains tested in the most recent exam revision, including security principles, security governance, identity and access management concepts, networking and cloud security concepts, and security operations and incident response.

You’ll also find:

• Efficient and lean content, ensuring you get up-to-speed as quickly as possible
• Bite-sized chapters that break down essential topics into manageable and accessible lessons
• Security principles coverage, including the CIA triad, risk management, security controls, and foundational governance concepts
• Security governance coverage, including compliance, business continuity, disaster recovery, and security awareness
• Identity and access management coverage, including authentication, authorization, and common access control models
• Networking and cloud security coverage, including network fundamentals, firewalls, VPNs, wireless security, and cloud service models
• Security operations and incident response coverage, including monitoring, threat awareness, data protection, and incident handling
• AI coverage showing ISC2’s application of AI to CC according to the 2026 ISC2 Exam Guidance for Artificial Intelligence
• Complimentary access to Sybex’s celebrated online learning environment, which comes with practice questions, a full-length practice test, flashcards, and complete glossary of common industry terminology
• Online access is supported by Wiley’s support agents who are available 24x7 via email and live chat to assist with access and login questions

A clear and effective pathway to the ISC2 CC credential, as well as a fresh career in cybersecurity, the Certified in Cybersecurity Study Guide, Second Edition offers the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to get started in an exciting and rewarding career.

MIKE CHAPPLE is a teaching professor in the IT, Analytics, and Operations Department at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. He is the author of several bestselling information technology certification guides, including titles covering ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CCSP, CompTIA Security+, and CompTIA CySA+, and has over three decades' experience in higher education, the private sector, and government IT.