Certified in Governance, Risk & Compliance (CGRC) ® 2026
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Quick Answer: The CGRC (CGRC) exam has 125 questions, a 180 minutes time limit, a 700 / 1000 passing score, and costs $599 USD. It covers Security & Privacy GRC Program, Scope of the System, Selection & Approval of Controls, Implementation of Controls. ExamCert has 500+ free practice questions, a full study guide, and a money-back guarantee.
CGRC (CGRC) Study Materials
ISC2 CGRC (formerly CAP) validates the skills to apply a risk management framework end-to-end: categorizing systems, selecting and implementing controls, assessing them, authorizing systems to operate, and maintaining ongoing compliance. As organizations and U.S. agencies operationalize NIST RMF, SP 800-53, and continuous authorization, CGRC remains highly relevant and is DoD 8140-approved for GRC and authorization roles.
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CGRC (CGRC) Exam Domains
125 questions in 180 minutes. Passing score: 700 / 1000. Exam fee: $599 USD. Format: Multiple choice & advanced items.
Security & Privacy GRC Program
Establish and run the GRC program, aligning governance, risk strategy, and regulatory and legal compliance obligations.
Scope of the System
Define the system boundary, components, and data flows, and categorize information and information systems.
Selection & Approval of Controls
Identify, tailor, and obtain approval for security and privacy control baselines from the chosen framework.
Implementation of Controls
Implement the selected controls and document how each control is applied within the system.
Assessment / Audit of Controls
Plan and conduct control assessments to determine whether controls are implemented correctly and operating as intended.
System Compliance
Evaluate residual risk and support the authorization decision (ATO) that permits a system to operate.
Compliance Maintenance
Continuously monitor controls, manage change, and maintain ongoing authorization across the system lifecycle.
Why CGRC?
ISC2 CGRC (formerly CAP) validates the skills to apply a risk management framework end-to-end: categorizing systems, selecting and implementing controls, assessing them, authorizing systems to operate, and maintaining ongoing compliance. A respected ISC2 credential for GRC Analyst, Cybersecurity Compliance Officer, Information Assurance Manager.
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Who Is the CGRC Exam For?
Target Audience
Designed for IT, information security, and assurance practitioners in Governance, Risk and Compliance roles who authorize and maintain information systems using risk management frameworks such as the NIST RMF.
Recommended Prerequisites
- •A minimum of two years cumulative, full-time experience in one or more of the seven CGRC domains
- •Candidates without the experience can pass the exam to become an Associate of ISC2 and earn it within three years
- •Agree to the ISC2 Code of Ethics and complete endorsement
Official Exam Details
Format: Multiple choice & advanced items
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