Master the principles of “never trust, always verify” with the industry’s first authoritative Zero Trust certification — covering best practices from CISA, NIST, and CSA Research, including SDP framework.
The CCZT evaluates an individual’s knowledge and expertise in these seven areas of critical Zero Trust knowledge:
• Zero Trust Foundational Concepts
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Software Defined Perimeter
• NIST and CISA Best Practices
• Zero Trust Strategy
• Zero Trust Planning
• Zero Trust Implementation
There are no prerequisites required for the CCZT, however it is helpful to have your Certificate of
Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) or a basic understanding of security fundamentals. Completing
CCZT training is also highly recommended to prepare for the CCZT exam.
The CCZT is designed for the:
• C-Suite, managers, and decision makers to build a Zero Trust governance and risk posture.
• Security engineers, architects, analysts, and administrators to protect devices and build/automate controls.
• Compliance managers, to identify the key components of their Zero Trust governance framework and how it supports an organization’s risk and compliance programs.
• Government agencies looking for training to meet federal mandates, enhance cybersecurity and ensure compliance with security directives.
| Length of exam | 2 hours |
| Number of questions | 60 questions |
| Question format | Multiple Choice Questions (Open book exam) |
| Passing grade | 80% |
| Languages | English |
| Testing center | Online Proctoring |
The Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) is the industry’s first, most authoritative, vendor-neutral
Zero Trust training and certificate program that delivers mainstream best practices for developing and
implementing a Zero Trust philosophy. Through 5 study guides on Zero Trust knowledge, the CCZT provides
an in-depth understanding of Zero Trust architecture, the drivers, benefits, and how to plan for adoption.
