CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional

  • Overview: This certification is for professionals who focus on cloud security architecture, design, operations, and service orchestration.
  • Target Audiences: Enterprise architects, security administrators, systems engineers, security consultants, security engineers, and security managers.
  • Prerequisites: At least five years of cumulative, paid work experience in IT, with three years in information security and one year in one or more of the six domains of the CCSP CBK.
  • Course Content:
    • Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design:
      • Cloud computing concepts and definitions.
      • Cloud reference architecture.
      • Security concepts relevant to cloud computing.
    • Cloud Data Security:
      • Cloud data lifecycle.
      • Data classification and protection.
      • Encryption and key management.
    • Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security:
      • Cloud infrastructure components.
      • Risk management and security controls for cloud platforms.
      • Disaster recovery and business continuity in the cloud.
    • Cloud Application Security:
      • Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) in the cloud.
      • Application security testing and validation.
      • Cloud application security management.
    • Cloud Security Operations:
      • Operational controls and standards in cloud computing.
      • Incident response and recovery in the cloud.
      • Compliance and audit in the cloud environment.
    • Legal, Risk, and Compliance:
      • Legal issues in cloud computing.
      • Compliance frameworks and requirements.
      • Risk management strategies specific to cloud environments.
  • Exam Details:
    • 125 multiple-choice questions
    • 4-hour duration
    • Passing score: 700 out of 1000 points
  • Price: Approximately $750 USD for the exam; training costs typically range from $2,000 to $3,000 USD.