The Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification, offered by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)², is a globally recognized credential designed to validate expertise in cloud security architecture, design, operations, and service orchestration.

CCSP Course Overview

The CCSP course provides a comprehensive foundation in cloud security principles and best practices, preparing candidates to design and implement secure cloud solutions. It is structured around the six domains of the CCSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK):

Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design

• Fundamentals of cloud computing and its architectural principles.

Fundamentals of cloud computing and its architectural principles.

Cloud Data Security

• Data classification, storage, protection, and lifecycle management in the cloud.

Data classification, storage, protection, and lifecycle management in the cloud.

Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security

• Securing cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and managing vulnerabilities.

Securing cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and managing vulnerabilities.

Cloud Application Security

• Developing secure applications and managing application vulnerabilities.

Developing secure applications and managing application vulnerabilities.

Cloud Security Operations

• Incident response, disaster recovery, and operational resilience in the cloud.

Incident response, disaster recovery, and operational resilience in the cloud.

Legal, Risk, and Compliance

• Addressing regulatory compliance, risk management, and legal challenges in cloud environments.

Addressing regulatory compliance, risk management, and legal challenges in cloud environments.

Course Delivery

The course includes lectures, interactive group discussions, and hands-on exercises to ensure participants gain practical and theoretical expertise. Key topics include:

• Cloud service and deployment models

• Identity and access management (IAM)

• Virtualization and network security

• Cryptography in the cloud

• Compliance with legal and regulatory standards

Cloud service and deployment models

Identity and access management (IAM)

Virtualization and network security

Cryptography in the cloud

Compliance with legal and regulatory standards

CCSP Certification Exam Details

• Format: Computer-based exam

• Questions: 125 multiple-choice questions

  • Scored Questions: 100

  • Unscored Questions: 25 (randomly distributed and included for research purposes)

• Duration: 4 hours

• Passing Score: 700 out of 1000 points

Format: Computer-based exam

Questions: 125 multiple-choice questions

• Scored Questions: 100

• Unscored Questions: 25 (randomly distributed and included for research purposes)

Scored Questions: 100

Unscored Questions: 25 (randomly distributed and included for research purposes)

Duration: 4 hours

Passing Score: 700 out of 1000 points

The exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge and ability to apply cloud security principles across various scenarios.

Benefits of CCSP Certification

Achieving the CCSP credential demonstrates advanced expertise in cloud security, enabling professionals to:

• Develop and manage secure cloud environments.

• Address compliance, privacy, and legal challenges in the cloud.

• Advance their careers as Cloud Security Architects, Cloud Security Engineers, or Information Security Managers.

Develop and manage secure cloud environments.

Address compliance, privacy, and legal challenges in the cloud.

Advance their careers as Cloud Security Architects, Cloud Security Engineers, or Information Security Managers.

This certification also provides recognition as a cloud security leader, enhancing earning potential and career opportunities.

Correction: The CCSP certification is offered exclusively by (ISC)² and is not affiliated with ISACA.