ISACA CCS — ISACA Certified Cybersecurity Specialist

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Listed as 'CCS – Certified Cybersecurity Specialist (Beta)'. Beta application period closed; beta in progress; official launch date and fees not announced. Covers foundational cybersecurity, secure-by-design and risk-based decisions. Still in beta; beta application period is closed and pricing remains unpublished ('coming soon'). Not yet fully active — no change to catalog-level status.

Issuer
ISACA
Industry
Cybersecurity
Domain
Security & Risk Management
Level
Beginner
Exam fee
Beta — exam pricing not yet published

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.

Recognition

New early-career ISACA certification, still in beta in Sept 2026

Related certifications

Plan ISACA CCS in CertAscent → Official ISACA page →