This certification is retired (as of 2023-04-30). Replacement: CCOA — ISACA Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst. ISACA lists CSX-P under Retired Credentials; maintenance only for existing holders; exact date not stated ISACA Retired Credentials page: 'Retired on 30 April 2023'. CCOA (2025) is ISACA's current hands-on SOC credential.
Issuer
ISACA
Industry
Cybersecurity
Domain
Security Operations
Level
Intermediate
Exam fee
$549 — July 2024 roadmap snapshot, unverified
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years, 120 CPE credits per cycle, $85/yr maintenance fee. Renew by cpe.
AMF is $45 for members / $85 for non-members, per certification. Report CPEs and pay the fee by 31 Jan each year. 10% of certificants are audited.
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