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EC-Council CCT: Exam Format, Eligibility and 22 Modules
The Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CCT) is EC-Council's entry-level certification, aimed at people starting in cybersecurity. These details come from EC-Council's CCT page, read on November 5, 2026. EC-Council changes its rules and fees, so confirm current terms before you register.
Exam Format
- Exam code: 212-82.
- Questions: 60, a mix of multiple-choice and hands-on practical questions.
- Duration: 3 hours.
- Passing score: 60% to 85%, depending on the exam form.
- Delivery: remotely proctored.
The course has 22 modules, 85 hands-on labs and about 200 hours of learning, according to EC-Council.
Eligibility
EC-Council states there are no prerequisites. Basic IT networking and cybersecurity knowledge helps, so networking basics is a good place to begin.
The 22 Modules
- 1. Information Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
- 2. Information Security Attacks
- 3. Network Security Fundamentals
- 4. Identification, Authentication, and Authorization
- 5. Network Security Controls: Administrative Controls
- 6. Network Security Controls: Physical Controls
- 7. Network Security Controls: Technical Controls
- 8. Network Security Assessment Techniques and Tools
- 9. Application Security
- 10. Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- 11. Wireless Network Security
- 12. Mobile Device Security
- 13. IoT and OT Security
- 14. Cryptography
- 15. Data Security
- 16. Network Troubleshooting
- 17. Network Traffic Monitoring
- 18. Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis
- 19. Incident Response
- 20. Computer Forensics
- 21. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- 22. Risk Management
Where CCT Fits
CCT is a foundation, not a job guarantee. It covers a little of everything, so many learners follow it with CND for defense or CEH for ethical hacking. See which course to start with and CCT or CEH first.
Cost
CCT fees are confirmed in writing by our admissions team. Each EC-Council certification fee includes one exam attempt. The full table is on the CCT certification page.
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