Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

CCSP

The Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification is issued by (isc). It validates the expertise of cloud security professionals in designing and deploying secure cloud computing environments.

Focus

The Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification focuses on Cloud Security

Exam Duration

The Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) exam duration is 150 minutes

Num of Question

The exam contains a total of 90-110 questions

Exam Fee

The exam fee is N/A.

Exam Validity

The CCRN-Pediatric certification is valid for 2 years.

Prior Certification

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience, Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) certificates, or the Certified CISSP-ISSAP or CISSP-ISSEP certification

Exam Format

The Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) exam is a Multiple Choice, Multiple Select, and Fill-in-the-Blank

Passing Conditions

To pass Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) exam, applicants must achieve a minimum score of Passing score is 720 (on a scale of 100-1000)

Who Should Take

Information security professionals with a focus on cloud security, or professionals responsible for cloud security policy, architecture, or operations

• Cloud Security Professional
• Cloud Architect
• Cloud Engineer
• Cloud Security Architect

Prerequisites

N/A

Or can substitute with certifications:

• GIAC Cloud Security Fundamentals (GCSF)
• Certified Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
• CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (CLD+)
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01)
• Microsoft Certified: Cloud Architect Expert (AZ-400)

Certification Process

• Step 1: Meet the prerequisites and register for the exam
• Step 2: Pass the CCSP exam within 2 years of eligibility
• Step 3: Maintain the CCSP certification and continuing education

Domains with Weights

• Cloud Security Architecture (20%): Designs and develops cloud security architectures, including secure cloud storage, secure data in transit, and identity and access management.
• Cloud Data Security (25%): Protects cloud data and applications from various threats and vulnerabilities, including data loss, unauthorized access, and malware.
• Cloud Security Operations (20%): Ensures the continuous security monitoring and operation of cloud security controls, including incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance.
• Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security (15%): Designs and implements secure cloud platforms, including secure virtualization, secure network architecture, and secure system configuration.
• Cloud Identity and Access Security (10%): Manages cloud identity and access, including cloud-based authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA), and secure access to resources.
• Cloud Compliance and Risk Management (10%): Identifies and mitigates cloud security risks, including regulatory compliance, audit and assessment, and risk management.