You can see it againUnder pressure people bring back shapes and positions long after the wording has gone.
Picture superiority · Shepard 1967, Standing 1973
EC-COUNCILEC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician
The EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CCT) is an entry-level certification that validates hands-on technical skills across network defense, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and security operations. Designed for aspiring cybersecurity technicians and IT professionals transitioning into cyber roles, it features 85 hands-on labs and a performance-based, CTF-style exam delivered in a live cyber range. Earning the CCT proves you have the practical, job-ready skills to contribute to a cybersecurity team from day one.
Exam formatPerformance-based, CTF-style exam
DeliveryPearson VUE
Free questions1060
Content last reviewed 1 January 2025 · Up to date
The certification
What EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician proves, and what it asks of you
What this certification covers, who it is written for, and what the exam itself looks like on the day.
8domains
22objectives
203concepts
US $80exam fee
What it is
What this certification is
What it validates, who it is written for, and the experience it assumes.
About this certification
The EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CCT) is an entry-level certification designed to build multi-domain technical skills in cybersecurity. Developed by EC-Council, the creators of the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), the CCT program covers network defense, ethical hacking, digital forensics, security operations, incident handling, risk management, and more. With 85 hands-on labs and a performance-based exam delivered in a live cyber range, the CCT emphasizes practical, real-world competence over theory.
The CCT is ideal for individuals starting a career in cybersecurity or IT professionals seeking to transition into a cyber technician role. It validates the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills needed to succeed in roles such as cybersecurity analyst, SOC analyst, network administrator, and system administrator. By earning the CCT, you demonstrate to employers that you are ready to be a valuable, contributing member of a cybersecurity team.
Who it’s for
The CCT is designed for entry-level candidates who want to start a career in cybersecurity, as well as IT professionals looking to transition into a cyber technician role. It is ideal for individuals who prefer a hands-on, practical approach to learning and want to build skills across multiple cybersecurity domains. Typical candidates include aspiring cybersecurity analysts, network administrators, system administrators, SOC analysts, and IT support specialists. The program is also suitable for students, recent graduates, and career changers who want to gain the technical skills required for entry-level cybersecurity positions.
Recommended experience
While there are no mandatory prerequisites, EC-Council recommends that candidates have a basic understanding of IT and networking concepts. The program is designed for entry-level learners, so no prior cybersecurity experience is required. Basic knowledge of computer networks and operating systems; Familiarity with IT infrastructure and common security concepts; Aptitude for hands-on, lab-based learning
The syllabus
What you’ll learn
Every domain and objective EC-Council measures, with the weight they carry on the exam.
The official EC-Council exam outline · checked 1 January 2025 · See the source
Information Security Threats and Attacks
- Information Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Information Security Attacks
- Network Security Fundamentals
Identity and Network Security Controls
- Identification, Authentication, and Authorization
- Network Security Controls - Administrative Controls
- Network Security Controls - Physical Controls
- Network Security Controls - Technical Controls
Security Assessment and Application Security
- Network Security Assessment Techniques and Tools
- Application Security
Cloud, Wireless, Mobile, and IoT/OT Security
- Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- Wireless Network Security
- Mobile Device Security
- IoT and OT Security
Cryptography and Data Security
- Cryptography
- Data Security
Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Network Troubleshooting
- Network Traffic Monitoring
- Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis
Incident Response and Computer Forensics
- Incident Response
- Computer Forensics
Business Continuity and Risk Management
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Risk Management
On the day
The exam itself
Everything EC-Council publishes about sitting it, and nothing we inferred.
Prerequisites
No mandatory prerequisites — this certification has no required predecessor exam or credential.
CertificationEC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician
Exam formatPerformance-based, CTF-style exam
DeliveryPearson VUE
LanguagesEnglish
PricingUS $80
After you pass
Where this credential goes next
The path EC-Council lays out, how the credential is kept, and where to book.
Step-by-step path to EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician
Credential earnedEC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician Certification Lifecycle status
This certification is currently active and available. EC-Council maintains this certification to validate current skills and industry relevance.
Exam status: ActiveMaintained by EC-Council
Exam registration
Register for the exam through Pearson VUE, EC-Council’s authorized testing partner.
Schedule your examVisit the official EC-Council certification page for exam policies and requirements.
View the official pageYour coach
And when you are serious, your coach Pip takes over
Your coach in the app reads what you have answered with the book closed and tells you one thing to do tonight. It will not count an answer you gave with the page open, and it will tell you when you are not ready.
See how the coach worksBefore you book
Questions people ask
Is the CCT exam hands-on or lab-based?
Yes. The CCT exam includes a performance-based, CTF-style component delivered in a live cyber range, which challenges your critical thinking and validates your technical skills in real-world scenarios.
What job roles does the CCT certification prepare me for?
The CCT maps to over 20 entry-level job roles, including Cybersecurity Analyst, Cybersecurity Technician, SOC Analyst, Network Administrator, System Administrator, IT Support Specialist, and Network Security Operations Analyst.
Do I need to complete the CCT training course before taking the exam?
While EC-Council offers a comprehensive training course that includes the exam voucher, it is not listed as a mandatory prerequisite. However, the course is designed to prepare you for the exam and includes 85 hands-on labs.
How does the CCT relate to other EC-Council certifications like CEH?
The CCT is an entry-level certification that builds foundational, multi-domain skills, while the CEH is a more advanced certification focused specifically on ethical hacking. The CCT can serve as a stepping stone to more specialized certifications like CEH.
Can I take the CCT exam online?
Yes, EC-Council offers both online proctored and test center options for the CCT exam, providing flexibility to candidates worldwide.
What is the retake policy for the CCT exam?
EC-Council's standard retake policy applies, but specific waiting periods for the CCT are not published on the official page. It is recommended to check with EC-Council or Pearson VUE for the most current policy.
Information freshness · Content last reviewed on 2025-01-01 Up to date
Practice free questions 1060 questions, free, no account needed.
The curriculum
The whole exam, mapped and written
Every domain, every objective, and every concept EC-Council measures — each one written out.
8domains
22objectives
203concepts
223free pages
The domains, and what sits inside them
Every objective below is a page you can open and practise now, without an account.
The official EC-Council exam outline · checked 1 January 2025 · See the source
1Information Security Threats and Attacks131 questions
2Identity and Network Security Controls209 questions
Identification, Authentication, and Authorization8 concepts · 10 pagesOpen →Network Security Controls - Administrative Controls13 concepts · 13 pagesOpen →Network Security Controls - Physical Controls6 concepts · 10 pagesOpen →Network Security Controls - Technical Controls14 concepts · 11 pagesOpen →
3Security Assessment and Application Security100 questions
4Cloud, Wireless, Mobile, and IoT/OT Security183 questions
5Cryptography and Data Security94 questions
6Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting152 questions
7Incident Response and Computer Forensics106 questions
8Business Continuity and Risk Management85 questions
Not a table of contents
Every line on this map already opens
In front of every objective the practice pages are already there, free and without an account. This is one objective, opened.
Information Security Threats and Vulnerabilities10 pagesOpen →
Free in front of it
47 questions on this objective, five to a page. Every range above is a real page, open now, with no account.
Reading the map is not the same as knowing the ground
The curriculum tells you what is on the exam. Proving you know it is a different job — and it is the one the closed-book run does.
Free questions
1060 questions. No account, no card.
The whole bank is open. 5 questions to a page, every answer explained, and a discussion thread on each one.
1060questions
223pages
22objectives
Freealways
Browse by domain
Every objective, and every page range, is a link — so you can pick up exactly where you left off.
1Information Security Threats and Attacks131 questions
2Identity and Network Security Controls209 questions
3Security Assessment and Application Security100 questions
4Cloud, Wireless, Mobile, and IoT/OT Security183 questions
5Cryptography and Data Security94 questions
6Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting152 questions
7Incident Response and Computer Forensics106 questions
8Business Continuity and Risk Management85 questions
What a practice page gives you
1Five to a page
Short enough to finish, long enough to matter.
2Every answer explained
Not only which one is right — why the others are wrong.
3A discussion on each
Ask, answer, and vote. Every question has its own thread.
A question, and the idea behind it
Every question comes from a concept
These are not trivia. Each one is written against a concept in the book, so when you get one wrong there is somewhere to go and find out why.
The visual book
See it once. Carry it into the exam.
The pages shown here come from our AI-900 book — an example of how each concept is written in plain language and, where the idea needs one, drawn as a full page you can take in at a glance.
203concepts
1060free questions
Why a picture, and not another paragraph
Three reasons, and each one is a real finding rather than a slogan.
You can see it againThe whole idea at onceWhere it starts, what happens in the middle, what comes out, and the mistake to avoid.
Multimedia principle · MayerThe look-alikes sit togetherThe pairs the exam tests are drawn side by side, so the difference is seen, not told.
Dual coding · PaivioWhat one page is made of
You are never asked to read a poster here — only to see how one is built. After that, every other page is legible at a glance.
1A numbered strip on top
The idea as a sequence, followed with a finger before a word is read.
2Panels for the parts
What it is, how the machine learns it, when it is the right tool.
3The trap, framed
The distinction the exam tests, given its own box instead of buried in prose.
4One line at the bottom
The sentence to carry into the exam room.
Open book, on purpose
Answer it with the picture beside you
This is the part that teaches. The illustration and the written explanation stay where they are while you work, so a scenario stops being a memory test and becomes something you can simply look at.
It teaches · it does not count
A smartphone uses AI to unlock when the owner looks at the camera. Which AI capability is being used?
AImage classification
BFacial recognition
COptical character recognition
DObject detection
Look at the five steps. Detect finds a face, align straightens it, encode turns it into numbers, search compares it with a stored face, and decide answers one question: is this the same person? Classification would only say “a face”. Detection would only draw a box. Neither decides whose.
Then the page shuts, and it starts counting
The same questions come back with the book closed — that run is the one that counts. After it, your coach picks one thing for tonight, sized to the time you have, and brings pages back before you lose them.
Testing effect · Roediger & Karpicke 2006 · spacing effect · Cepeda et al. 2006
Official resources
Straight from EC-Council
Where the exam is defined, scheduled and scored.
1official link
203concepts mapped
The source
EC-Council’s own pages
We link to them rather than repeat them, so nothing here goes stale behind them.
Checked against the source
Every objective on the official EC-Council outline already has questions here
We build from the official skills outline, not from a summary of it — 22 objectives, 203 concepts written under them, and free questions against every one. When EC-Council changes the outline, this page changes with it.
22objectives on the outline→203concepts written→1060free questions
An official page tells you what will be asked. It cannot tell you what you will get right.
That is the only question worth answering the night before, and no link answers it. You answer it by taking the questions with the book closed, and seeing what comes back.