Excel in Cloud Security
Gain expertise in Cloud Security and enhance your career with the CCSP course by Total Cyber Solutions
Course Description
The Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification, offered by (ISC)², is a globally recognized credential that validates an individual’s expertise in cloud security. It is designed for IT and information security professionals who secure cloud environments, covering essential topics like cloud data security, cloud platform and infrastructure security, cloud application security, and legal, risk, and compliance issues. Achieving the CCSP demonstrates a thorough understanding of cloud security principles and practices, making it ideal for roles such as cloud architect, cloud engineer, and security consultant.
Amazing Course
“This course took me from basic understanding of the internet to cybersecurity professional in a short time. The extra tutoring definitely help me gain more knowledge and skills.”
George Roman
Take the CCSP
On-Demand Course
Course Duration
12-Month Access and Approximately 72 hours of Instruction and Labs
Course Level
Advanced, experience required
Course Price
$ 3999.99
Jobs that typically use or require CCSP certification:
Cloud Architect
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Engineer/Developer/Manager
DevOps
Enterprise Architect
IT Contract Negotiator
IT Risk and Compliance Manager
Security Analyst
Security Architect
Security Consultant
Security Engineer
Security Manager
Systems Architect
Systems Engineer
SecOps
Security Administrator
Benefits of CCSP Certification
Career Opportunities and Advancement
Helps practitioners expand into cloud services and win new business. Helps SMEs move into more strategic roles.
Versatile Skills
Vendor-neutral and multivendor knowledge can be applied across a variety of cloud platforms, increasing marketability and ensuring ability to protect sensitive data in a global environment.
Credibility
Positioned as an authority figure on cloud security, proving proficiency to keep up with new technologies, developments and threats.
Unique Recognition
The highest standard for cloud security expertise. Powered by two leading nonprofits, it's vendor-neutral, accredited and requires both practical knowledge and professional experience to earn.
Governance, Risk and Compliance
Organizations seeking ISO 27000 certification benefit immensely from practitioners knowledgeable about ISO 27017/27018 cloud security standards.
Higher Salaries
According to Certification Salary Survey 75 list, CCSPs reported an average salary of USD $138,610 in the U.S., USD $127,010 worldwide.
Stay Current
Ensure work teams are up to date on evolving cloud technologies, threats and mitigation strategies by meeting ISC2s Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements.
Stronger Skill Set
Advanced knowledge and skills to stay ahead of cloud security best practices, evolving technologies and mitigation strategies.
The CCSP syllabus is based on esix domains defined by the (ISC)² Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)
- Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design
- Fundamental Cloud Computing Concepts
- Cloud Reference Architecture
- Cloud Computing Roles and Responsibilities
- Cloud Security Strategies
- Cloud Data Security
- Data Lifecycle Management
- Design and Implementation of Cloud Data Storage Architectures
- Data Security Strategies
- Data Discovery and Classification Techniques
- Encryption, Tokenization, and Data Masking
- Data Retention, Deletion, and Archiving Policies
- Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security
- Cloud Infrastructure Components
- Physical and Virtual Infrastructure Security
- Designing and Planning Security Controls
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud
- Cloud Application Security
- Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) in the Cloud
- Cloud Application Architecture and Design
- Application Security Testing and Validation
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions
- Secure Deployment and Operations
- Cloud Security Operations
- Cloud Environment Operations
- Security Operations and Administration
- Incident Response
- Cloud Forensics
- Managing Security Operations
- Legal, Risk and Compliance
- Legal Requirements and Unique Risks within the Cloud Environment
- Privacy Issues and Jurisdictional Considerations
- Compliance Frameworks and Standards
- Risk Management and Governance
- Audit Processes, Methodologies, and Required Adaptations for the Cloud
Candidates must have a minimum of five years cumulative, full-time experience in information technology. Three years must be in information security, and one year must be in one or more of the six domains of the current CCSP Exam Outline. Earning a post-secondary degree (bachelors or masters) in computer science, information technology (IT) or related fields may satisfy up to one year of the required experience. Earning an additional credential from the ISC2 approved list may be substituted for one year of experience in one or more of the six domains of the CCSP Exam Outline. An active CISSP credential may be substituted for the entire CCSP experience requirement. Part-time work and internships may also count towards the experience requirement.
A candidate who doesn’t have the required experience to become a CCSP may become an Associate of ISC2 by successfully passing the CCSP examination. The Associate of ISC2 will then have six years to earn the five years required experience.
Part-time work and internships may also count towards your experience.
Full-Time Experience: Your work experience is accrued monthly. Thus, you must have worked a minimum of 35 hours/week for four weeks in order to accrue one month of work experience
Part-Time Experience: Your part-time experience cannot be less than 20 hours a week and no more than 34 hours a week.
- 1040 hours of part-time = 6 months of full-time experience
- 2080 hours of part-time = 12 months of full-time experience
Internship: Paid or unpaid internship is acceptable. You will need documentation on company/organization letterhead confirming your position as an intern. If you are interning at a school, the document can be on the registrar’s stationery.
One Year Prerequisite Pathway
CSA’s CCSK certificate can be substituted for one year of experience in one or more of the six domains of the CCSP Exam Outline.
Full Prerequisite Pathway
ISC2’s CISSP credential can be substituted for the entire CCSP experience requirement.
| Length of exam | Up to 4 hours |
| Number of items | 150 |
| Item format | Multiple choice |
| Passing grade | 700 out of 1000 points |
| Exam language availability | Chinese, English, German, Japanese |
| Testing center | Pearson VUE Testing Centers |
CCSP Examination Weights
| Domains | Average Weight |
|---|---|
| 1. Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design | 17% |
| 2. Cloud Data Security | 20% |
| 3. Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security | 17% |
| 4. Cloud Application Security | 17% |
| 5. Cloud Security Operations | 16% |
| 6. Legal, Risk and Compliance | 13% |
| Total | 100% |
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook
- A microphone
- Speakers
- A Webcam
Software Requirements
- PC: Windows 7 or later
- Mac: macOS 10.7 or later
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal account.
Overall Course Pass Rate
Our documented 95% passing rate1, has allowed us to train hundreds of students to pass their exam on the first try.
Note
1Pass rate is directly affected by students viewing the live/on-demand course and completing the course material. Students that do not complete the course have a 80% or less pass rate.