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Cybersecurity Fundamentals (CCYF™)

Cybersecurity Fundamentals (CCYF™)

Certaining Cybersecurity Fundamentals (CCYF) is a certification that an IT professional is well-versed in the basics of cybersecurity principles and threat awareness. This beginner-level cybersecurity certificate is meant for IT professionals who are starting in the information security domain. The CCYF certificate ensures that the candidates achieve a good understanding of the essential parts of cybersecurity without requiring them to be hardcore coders or have advanced technical skills. This credential adds up the first principles of safety in software, be it a threat landscape or risk trend, whether by following compliance frameworks or secure cloud practices.

Certaining’s Cybersecurity Fundamentals certification is compatible with international standards, for instance, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and CIS Critical Security Controls. As a result, it offers an initial point to comprehend how vital cybersecurity is in IT operations and enterprise digital systems. This certificate helps candidates connect IT knowledge and the skillset of the cybersecurity domain. It enables professionals to become part of the secure working infrastructure. Perhaps it equips them with the necessary skills for further certifications in the Certaining Cybersecurity series.



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Objectives

  • Study the basics of cybersecurity, the major concepts, principles, and terminology used.
  • Know the features, breaches, vulnerabilities, and security threats of IT.
  • Take part in compliance, risk, and management activities.
  • Security and identity management (IAM).
  • First-hand knowledge of secure protocols, VPNs, firewalls, and network security.
  • Know the architectures of cloud security and the shared responsibility model.
  • Security operations and incident handling at the beginner's level.

Exam Information

Sr.No Field Details
1. Exam Code CCYF™
2. Delivery Mode Online Proctored / Authorized Test Center
3. Exam Format Multiple Choice (single answer) - 6 options, Multiple Response (multiple correct answers) - 6 options (select 2), Scenario-Based Questions
4. No. of Questions 65
5. Duration 90 minutes
6. Passing Score 70% (46 out of 65 questions correct)
7. Language English
8. Validity Lifetime

Domains & Weightage

  • Security Concepts & Principles (20%)
  • Threats, Attacks & Vulnerabilities (20%)
  • Network Security & Infrastructure (20%)
  • Identity, Access & Cryptography (20%)
  • Security Operations & Risk Management (20%)

Who Should Take The CCYF™ Exam?

  • IT Support and System Administrators who have decided to start their journey into cybersecurity.
  • Network Engineers and Cloud professionals seeking foundational knowledge in security.
  • Project Managers and IT executives who are inclined toward knowing the essentials of cybersecurity.
  • Students and those who are on a different career path, but are now thinking about getting into cybersecurity.

How CCYF™ Certification Helps In Career Growth?

Cybersecurity has turned into a must-have requirement for every IT company. The CCYF provides candidates with the technicalities, the exchange of ideas, and the basic skills necessary to implement security in an IT environment. The scope of the threats increases, and the compliance frameworks are becoming more stringent. So, organizations are relying on professionals who are in the first line of defense will be able to understand and apply cyber defense principles.

This certification, by leveraging ISO/IEC 27001, the NIST CSF, and CIS Controls, is a guarantee that your understanding is in line with the most reputable security frameworks worldwide. Besides, it only makes your career prospects stronger while at the same time helping organizations to inculcate the culture of security right from the beginning.

If you are planning to specialize in cybersecurity, or, on the other hand, just want to take security awareness into your IT role. Then CCYF opens the door for you with the very first step towards a global certification pathway.

Career Opportunities After Earning The CCYF™ Certificate

  • Security Analyst (Entry Level) – Is responsible for watching over the network activities on a basic level, recognizing possible threats, and providing assistance in incident reporting to keep the organizational security. Hands-on work with security instruments and procedures is made available to the person.
  • IT Security Associate – Accompanies the implementation of security measures, facilitates the assessment of vulnerabilities, and aids in the enforcement of security standards. Liaison is done with senior engineers for the purpose of firming up the defenses.
  • SOC Tier-1 Analyst – The main role of the SOC Tier-1 Analyst is the performance of first-level security alerts handling, the initial triage, and the escalation of incidents, if case. Besides this, the analyst maintains a 24/7 watch to detect and respond to threats without delay.
  • Cloud Security Support Engineer – Maintains security for cloud platforms through the monitoring of configurations, the assurance of data protection, and the provision of assistance in incident resolution. Works in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
  • Risk and Compliance Assistant – Supports auditing activities, monitors the requirements of regulations, and generates reports to ensure that security and privacy standards are met. Assists teams in ensuring the organization's compliance.

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FAQs

Ans. No. The certification suits beginners and does not require prior security experience.

Ans. Core cybersecurity concepts that include threat awareness, Identity and Access Management basics, compliance frameworks, and cloud/shared responsibility security are the areas that you will be exposed to.

Ans. CCYF is the preliminary stage. The next levels (CCYP, CCYL) concentrate on the practical aspects of skills, enterprise defense, and sophisticated governance.

Ans. The CCYF exam contains 65 multiple-choice and multiple-response questions with a duration of 90 minutes. The passing score is 70%.

Ans. IT professionals, students, and career changers seeking to establish a cybersecurity foundation can attempt the CCYF exam.

Ans. The CCYF certification is valid for 24 months. After that, candidates have to take a recertification exam to renew their certification.