ISC2 Moves CCSP, CC, and SSCP Exams to Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) Format

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Effective October 1, ISC2 is transitioning several key cybersecurity certification exams to Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT):

  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • Duration: 3 hours (unchanged)
  • Questions: 100-150 (previously 125)

  • Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

  • Duration: 2 hours (unchanged)

  • Questions: 100-125 (previously 100)

  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

  • Duration: Reduced to 2 hours (from 3)
  • Questions: 100-125 (previously 125)

What This Means for Test Takers

  • Time management becomes critical due to variable question counts.
  • No skipping questions—answers must be submitted before moving forward.
  • Exam difficulty adapts based on performance.

🔗 ISC2 CAT Details: https://www.isc2.org/certifications/computerized-adaptive-testing

You Should Know: Key Exam Preparation Strategies

1. Time Management Techniques

  • CCSP: ~1.2 minutes per question (150Q in 3 hours).
  • SSCP: ~1 minute per question (125Q in 2 hours).

Linux Command to Simulate Timed Tests:

timeout 2h ./practice_exam_simulator.sh  Simulate a 2-hour test

2. Practice with Adaptive Testing Tools

Use ISC2 official practice tests or third-party tools like:

wget https://certmike.com/practice-exams -O ccsp_practice.zip 
unzip ccsp_practice.zip && cd practice_tests

3. Key Study Areas for Each Exam

CCSP (Cloud Security)

  • AWS CLI Security Checks:
    aws iam get-account-authorization-details  Review IAM policies 
aws guardduty list-detectors  Check threat detection status

SSCP (Systems Security)

  • Linux Hardening Commands:
    sudo chmod 600 /etc/shadow  Secure password hashes 
sudo auditctl -w /etc/passwd -p wa -k user_changes  Audit file changes

CC (Entry-Level Cybersecurity)

  • Basic Windows Security Checks:
    Get-NetFirewallRule | Where-Object { $_.Enabled -eq "True" }  List active firewall rules 
net user  List local users

What Undercode Say

The shift to CAT exams demands faster decision-making and deeper conceptual understanding over memorization.

Linux & Windows Commands for Exam Prep

  • Linux:
    nmap -sV 192.168.1.1  Test network security knowledge 
journalctl -u sshd --no-pager  Review SSH logs (SSCP)

  • Windows:

    Test-NetConnection -ComputerName google.com -Port 443  Check connectivity (CCSP) 
Get-LocalGroupMember Administrators  Verify admin access (CC)

Prediction

  • More certs will adopt CAT (CISSP, CISM likely next).
  • AI-driven proctoring may follow soon.

Expected Output:

  • : ISC2 Moves CCSP, CC, and SSCP Exams to Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) Format
  • Key URL: ISC2 CAT Announcement
  • Commands & Tools: Timed practice, AWS CLI, Linux hardening, Windows security checks.
  • Conclusion: CAT increases pressure but improves accuracy—prepare strategically.

Final Note: If taking CCSP/SSCP/CC, book before Oct 1 to avoid CAT changes! 🚀

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