CIS-RC - Certified Implementation Specialist - Risk and Compliance
The CIS-RC certification validates your expertise in implementing ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management and Compliance solutions for risk assessment, controls, and audit management.
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ServiceNow does not publish the cut score, and the official exam blueprint says it is not always 70%. Exams are registered and paid for in ServiceNow University, scheduled through Pearson VUE (source).
Exam Domains
From Official BlueprintThe CIS-RC exam covers these key areas (per the official ServiceNow exam blueprint). Master each domain to maximize your chances of passing.
GRC Overview
GRC positioning and framework, key terminology, and technical details
Implementation Planning
Use cases, implementation team and checklist, risk and compliance personas, groups and roles
Entity Framework
Entity scoping overview, entity type approach, entity class approach, and entity architecture
Policy and Compliance
Policy and compliance record lifecycles, architecture, configuration, and supporting processes
Risk and Advanced Risk
Risk and advanced risk record lifecycles, architecture, and configuration
Common Elements and Extended Capabilities
Integrations, content packs, platform capabilities, regulatory change management, and continuous monitoring
Audit and Advanced Audit
Audit and advanced audit lifecycles, architecture, personas, groups, and roles
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GRC Overview
GRC positioning and framework, key terminology, and technical details.
Implementation Planning
Use cases, implementation team and checklist, risk and compliance personas, groups and roles.
Entity Framework
Entity scoping overview, entity type approach, entity class approach, and entity architecture.
Policy and Compliance
Policy and compliance record lifecycles, architecture, configuration, and supporting processes.
Risk and Advanced Risk
Risk and advanced risk record lifecycles, architecture, and configuration.
Common Elements and Extended Capabilities
Integrations, content packs, platform capabilities, regulatory change management, and continuous monitoring.
Audit and Advanced Audit
Audit and advanced audit lifecycles, architecture, personas, groups, and roles.
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Prerequisites & Preparation
Prerequisites & Recommended Experience
- 1ServiceNow CSA certification (recommended)
- 2GRC implementation experience
- 3Understanding of risk and compliance frameworks
Exam Format
- •Multiple choice and multiple select
- •Registered and paid for in ServiceNow University, scheduled through Pearson VUE
- •Official blueprint KB0011655 v12.0, updated January 2026
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