CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional

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Course overview

Discover the world of cloud security with our CCSP training course. From architecture and design to applications and operations, we’ve got you covered. With expert guidance and a structured lesson plan, you'll gain the skills to advance your career in cloud security.

Master Cloud Security with ISC2's CCSP Certification

The CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional certification from ISC2 equips you with the expertise to combat cloud storage threats. Learn to assess security risks and implement strong strategies to protect your data’s confidentiality and integrity, keeping your cloud environments secure.

Learning objectives

The fundamentals of cloud concepts, architecture, and design
Cloud data security concepts such as data lifecycle and storage architectures
The design principles of secure cloud computing
How to plan disaster recovery and ensure business continuity
The process of configuring VM tools
How to perform risk analysis, mitigation, and management
The theory and practice of legal risk and cloud compliance

What you'll learn

The ISC2 CCSP course provides in-depth cloud security knowledge, including architecture, compliance frameworks, risk management, and operational best practices. With a focus on securing infrastructure and applications, it prepares you for the CCSP exam, ensuring you achieve a globally recognised certification and excel in today’s cloud security landscape.

Cloud data security concepts

This course will teach you about cloud data security concepts, such as the data lifecycle and storage architectures. You’ll learn how to protect data at every stage, from creation, storage, and transit to deletion, as well as how to implement secure storage solutions. Ensuring you have the skills to safeguard sensitive information, reduce risks, and ensure compliance in cloud environments.

Design principles of secure cloud computing

Discover the core design principles that underpin secure cloud computing, including how to create robust architectures, implement layered security measures, and align with best practices and industry standards. You’ll gain the expertise to design cloud environments that prioritise data protection, minimise vulnerabilities, and enhance system resilience, ensuring consistent performance and rapid recovery from disruptions.

The process of configuring VM tools

Learn the process of configuring VM tools for optimising virtual machines that improve performance and boost security. This includes setting up and updating tools, adjusting resource allocations, enabling robust security measures, and ensuring seamless integration with cloud platforms. Enabling you to streamline operations, enhance protection, reduce downtime, and supports consistent, secure cloud environments for your business.

What's included

Three months online access to 42 hours of CCSP blended learning content
Seven real-world case studies
CCSP exam voucher

Key facts

Certification

CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional

Who it’s for

This course is ideal if you’re exploring career opportunities in IT network security and cloud computing, and if you work in Security Architect, Security Administrator, and Security Engineer roles.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course or the exam. More information on how to earn the CCSP certification is in the FAQs.

Exam information

180 minutes (three hours), 150 multiple choice questions. See FAQs for the exam pass mark.

Optional extras

There are no optional extras to accompany this course.

Pre-course

There is no pre-course work for this training course.

FAQs

Delivered in partnership with Simplilearn, the CCSP course encompasses key areas of cloud security, including architecture, design, application, and operational practices.

What criteria do I have to meet to become fully CCSP certified?

To obtain the CCSP certification course, you must have at least five years of working experience in IT including three years of information security and one year of cloud security experience. Those without the required experience can take the exam to become a Associate of ISC2 while working toward the experience needed for full certification.

What’s the exam pass mark?

This exam is only available in English, and you need to achieve 700/1000 (70%) to gain your certification.

How will the CCSP enhance my career prospects?

By taking this course, you’re taking a step towards gaining the CCSP certification, a globally recognised qualification. Highly valued by employers in the cloud security industry, it demonstrates your expertise in designing, implementing, and managing secure cloud environments. It gives you a competitive edge for securing advanced roles and increasing your earning potential, helping to boost your career.

Which industries will this course help me work in?

The CCSP certification helps you work in a wide range of industries that rely on secure cloud environments. These include technology, finance, healthcare, government, retail, and more. Any sector that values data protection and cloud security expertise will benefit from the skills you gain through this course.

What our customers say

“The user interface is easy to operate from the get go and designed to keep the focus on the learning. I highly recommend using this service for professionals seeking up-skills or for expanding on their current knowledge base."

Gilbert Greich – ILX learner

"I am very satisfied with the course! It's definitely worth booking the training with the trainer. The trainer, having obviously lots of experience in the area, explained the material very well. Brilliant job! It was intense, but with good energy and I've learned a lot. Thank you!"

Oksana Sawicka – ILX learner