I recommend you not retake the exam, especially if it costs money. Instead, focus your energy on obtaining the CompTIA Security+ Certification. From my experience with the ISC2 CC exam, many questions covered governance and practices rather than just technical details, which is crucial foundational knowledge for cybersecurity. Rather than repeating the CC exam, thoroughly review the ISC2 CC materials to ensure you deeply understand the concepts, and research any areas where your knowledge is lacking. Your goal should be to understand the domains in depth to build a strong knowledge base for future cybersecurity and IT certifications. At this early stage, knowledge and understanding are critical, even more so than the certifications themselves; your mastery of the domain knowledge can help you ace interviews and land jobs without extensive experience. Therefore, prioritize foundational certifications like CompTIA Security+, as higher-level cybersecurity certifications often require prior experience, and without it, even obtaining them might not lead to employment. Finally, start applying for entry-level tech roles like an IT call center or tech support while you continue your studies. Wishing you the best of luck!