The Certified Security Compliance Specialist™ (CSCS™) exam validates knowledge and skill sets in information security for legislations, standards and frameworks.
The CSCS™ credential is a role based designation enabling professionals to understand, prioritize and ultimately assist organizations achieve compliance with information security-based regulations.
CSCS™ Exam
The CSCS™ exam validates knowledge and skill sets in information security for legislations, standards and frameworks. The exam consists of 60 questions and you have 60 minutes to complete it. After successful completion of the exam, you will receive the CSCS™ certificate in the mail within 30 days.
CSCS™ Exam Grid
|
Exam Name |
Number of Questions |
Time Allowed |
Passing Score |
|
Certification Exam
|
60 |
60 Minutes
|
75% |
Distribution of Questions
The Certified Security Compliance Specialist™ (CSCS™) Exam is based on 5 Areas. The percentages of each domain in the exam are defined in the following Table:
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Examination Areas |
Percentage of Exam |
|
Financial Regulations (e.g. PCI DSS)
|
20% |
|
Digital Healthcare & Security (e.g. HIPAA, ISO 27799)
|
20% |
|
International Security Standards (e.g. ISO 27000, Other International)
|
20% |
|
U.S. National and State Standards (e.g. FISMA, State laws)
|
20% |
|
Business Continuity Planning (e.g. BIA, NIST guidelines)
|
20% |
|
Total |
100% |
Important Note: All Percentages are Approximate and Subject to Change at any time.
Note:
The digital copy of your certificate will be available in ‘My Account’ page.Cert cards will not be shipped moving forward.
After payment processing, a confirmation for access to the exam will be provided within one business day. The exam must be taken within a 3 month period from the date access is provided.
| Language |
English |
| Format |
Online |