Earn ISC2 CPE Credits While You Build Certified Cybersecurity Expertise.
Why Certify With Cato?
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Earn ISC2 CPE Credits
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Build in-demand skills
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Courses for every career level
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Advancing Cybersecurity Expertise
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FAQ
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How do I get started?
You need to register once for Cato Expert Certification. Once enrolled, you have access to our free, full library of cybersecurity courses. Each course lesson includes a short exam. Achieve a minimum total score of 85% or higher to pass.
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Are there any prerequisites?
No, but our courses are suited to anyone working in enterprise IT or security including IT professionals, network engineers, system administrators, information security teams, cybersecurity pros security engineers, CIOs, and CISOs. We recommend starting with SASE Expert Level 1 or AI in Cybersecurity (foundational courses). When ready, you can progress to more advanced learning.
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Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes. Every completed course comes with a downloadable certificate and Credly badge, delivered instantly or soon after successful course completion. You can take courses and/or exams as many times as needed to pass.
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How many ISC2 CPE credits will I earn from each course?
You earn 1 CPE credit for every hour of eligible Cato learning. We have assumed time investment based on average completion times. Most courses award 2 to 3 credits. Your exact total appears on your completion certificate.
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How do I receive my ISC2 CPE credits?
After you complete an eligible course, you’re automatically included in Cato’s monthly CPE submission to ISC2. Cato manages the entire submission process on your behalf. There’s nothing you need to do. ISC2 typically processes credits within a few weeks. Credits appear in your ISC2 member account once their review is complete
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How do I provide my ISC2 credentials to receive CPE credits?
At the beginning of each eligible course, you will find a section requesting you to fill out your ISC2 ID. Once your ID is added, credits will be submitted automatically.
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Which ISC2 certifications qualify?
CPE credits earned through Cato can be applied to any active ISC2 certification that accepts CPE credits. This includes CISSP, CCSP, SSCP, CSSLP, HCISPP, and others. If your ISC2 certification accepts Category A/B professional development credits, you’re covered.
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Can I receive CPE credits for Cato courses I have taken in the past, prior to Cato becoming an official ISC2 partner?
No. Only courses taken after Cato became an official ISC2 partner are eligible for CPE credits. If the course page displays the ISC2 partner logo, it qualifies.