Certification partner
International Information System Security Certification Consortium
ISC² is the world's leading non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the cybersecurity profession. Their certifications are globally recognised as the benchmark for security practitioners at every career stage — from entry-level professionals through to senior security leaders.
Authorised ISC² training partner —GRI, SASB, Carbon Accounting
5
Certifications offered
170+
600K+
Live ILT
Countries recognised
Certified professionals worldwide
Delivery format
About ISC²
The Authority in Cloud Security
The gold standard in cybersecurity certification — recognised by governments, enterprises and regulators in 170+ countries.
Why ISC²
✓ Globally recognised across 170+ countries and industries
✓ Required by governments and enterprise security teams worldwide
✓ Structured career pathway from entry-level to expert
✓ Aligned to NCA FCC GRI compliance framework
✓ Largest community of certified cybersecurity professionals
How TekSol delivers
✓ Official ISC² authorised training provider
✓ All trainers hold active ISC² certifications
✓ Live ILT and VILT cohorts — no recorded content
✓ Curriculum aligned to current exam objectives
✓ Exams sit directly with ISC² — not TekSol
✓ Post-training exam support included
Certification pathway
Progress from entry to expert
ENTRY
CC
Certified in Cybersecurity
Intermediate
SSCP
Systems Security Practitioner
Intermediate
CGRC
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Advanced
CCSP
Certified Cloud Security Pro
Advanced
CISSP
Gold standard — security leadership
Exams & training
ISC² certifications we offer
Five certifications covering the full cybersecurity career spectrum
CC
Certified in Cybersecurity
ISC² · Entry Level
Entry-level certification validating foundational cybersecurity knowledge and skills. Ideal for career changers, students and anyone looking to break into the security profession — no prior experience required.
Best for: Career changers, IT generalists, graduates entering security, professionals wanting a recognised security foundation
Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
None required
Exam format
100 questions, 3 hours, multiple choice
Delivery
ILT & VILT
Domains
Security principles, access controls, network security, incident response
SSCP
Systems Security Certified Practitioner
ISC² · Intermediate
Demonstrates hands-on technical ability to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure using security best practices. Ideal for IT administrators and security analysts moving into dedicated security roles.
Best for: Network administrators, security analysts, systems administrators with 1+ year security experience
Level
Intermediate – Advanced
Prerequisites
1 year paid work experience in 1+ SSCP domain
Exam format
125 questions, 3 hours, multiple choice
Delivery
ILT & VILT
Domains
Access controls, cryptography, network & communications security
CISSP
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
ISC² · Advanced
Addresses AI security risks, trustworthy AI principles and governance frameworks for security professionals working in AI-enabled environments. Covers threat modelling, AI system risk and responsible AI deployment.
Best for: AI engineers, security architects, CISOs overseeing AI deployments, technology risk officers, data scientists working in regulated industries
Level
Advanced
Prerequisites
AI & security background required
Exam format
Online, proctored
Delivery
ILT & VILT
Domains
8 domains — security & risk, architecture, engineering, and more
CGRC
Governance, Risk & Compliance
ISC² · Intermediate
Formerly CAP. Covers information risk management frameworks, governance processes and compliance requirements aligned to federal and enterprise standards. For professionals managing security authorisation programmes.
Best for: Compliance managers, risk officers, GRC analysts, information security managers in regulated sectors (banking, healthcare, government)
Level
Intermediate – Advanced
Prerequisites
2 years paid experience in CGRC CBK
Exam format
125 questions, 3 hours, multiple choice
Delivery
ILT & VILT
Domains
GRC frameworks, risk management, authorisation, continuous monitoring
CCSP
Certified Cloud Security Professional
ISC² · Advanced
Advanced cloud security certification jointly developed with CSA. Validates deep expertise in cloud architecture, design, operations and service orchestration for professionals securing cloud environments.
Best for: Cloud architects, cloud security engineers, enterprise architects working in multi-cloud environments
Level
Advanced
Prerequisites
2 years paid experience in CGRC CBK
Exam format
125 questions, 3 hours, multiple choice
Delivery
ILT & VILT
Domains
Cloud concepts, architecture, data security, operations, legal compliance
All ISC² examinations are administered directly by ISC², not by TekSol. TekSol is an authorised training provider. The certification you earn belongs to you and is globally portable regardless of your employer.