Certified Cloud Security
Professional (CCSP)
Overview
Course Objective
In-depth coverage of the six domains required to pass the CCSP exam:
Domain 1. Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design
Domain 2. Cloud Data Security
Domain 3. Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security
Domain 4. Cloud Application Security
Domain 5. Cloud Security Operations
Domain 6. Legal, Risk and Compliance
Who Should Attend
• Mid-Level Information Security Auditor
• Cybersecurity Auditor
• Security Administrator
• IT Security Administrator
• Cyber Defense Analyst
• Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
• Warning Analyst
• Information Security Analyst 1
• Security Analyst L1
• Infosec Security Administrator
• Cybersecurity Analyst level 1, level 2, & level 3
• Network Security Engineer
• SOC Security Analyst
• Security Analyst
• Network Engineer
• Senior Security Consultant
• Information Security Manager
• Senior SOC Analyst
• Solution Architect
• Cybersecurity Consultant
Prerequisites
Training Calendar
Intake
Duration
Program Fees
Module
Module 1 - Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design
• Cloud Computing Concepts
• Cloud Reference Architecture
• Security Concepts Relevant to Cloud Computing
• Design Principles of Secure Cloud Computing
• Trusted Cloud Services
Module 2 - Cloud Data Security
• Cloud Data Lifecycle
• Design and Implement Cloud Data Storage Architectures
• Design and Apply Data Security Strategies
• Implement Data Discovery and Classification Technologies
• Design and Implement Data Rights Management
• Design and Implement Relevant Jurisdictional Data Protections for
Personally Identifiable Information (PIN)
• Plan and Implement Data Retention, Deletion, and Archiving Policies
• Design and Implement Auditability, Traceability, and Accountability of
Data Events
Module 3 - Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security
• Cloud Infrastructure Components
• Risks Associated to Cloud Infrastructure
• Design and Plan Security Controls
• Plan Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Management
Module 4 - Cloud Application Security
• Need for Training and Awareness in Application Security
• Cloud Software Assurance and Validation
• Use Verified Secure Software
• Software Development Life-Cycle (SDLC) Process
• Apply the Software Development Life-Cycle
• Specifics of Cloud Application Architecture
• Design Appropriate Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions
Module 5 - Cloud Security Operations
• Support the Planning Process for the Data Center Design
• Implement and Build Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
• Run Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
• Manage Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
• Build Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
• Run Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
• Manage Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
• Ensure Compliance with Regulations and Controls
(ITIL, ISO/IEC 20000-I)
• Conduct Risk Assessment to Logical and Physical Infrastructure
• Collection, Acquisition, and Preservation of Digital Evidence
• Manage Communication with Relevant Parties
Module 6 - Legal, Risk and Compliance
• Legal Requirements and Unique Risks within the Cloud Environment
• Privacy Issues, Including Jurisdictional Variation
• Audit Process, Methodologies, and Required Adaptions for a Cloud
Environment
• Implications of Cloud to Enterprise Risk Management
• Outsourcing and Cloud Contract Design
• Execute Vendor Management
FAQs
General Questions:
Q: What is the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) course about?
A: The CCSP course is designed to equip IT and cybersecurity professionals with advanced knowledge and technical skills to design, manage, and secure cloud-based data, applications, and infrastructure. Developed by (ISC)², the course covers cloud architecture, data protection, application security, infrastructure defense, legal considerations, and compliance—helping participants implement cloud security best practices across diverse environments.
Q: Who should attend this course?
A: This course is ideal for experienced professionals who are responsible for cloud security, including:
Cloud Security Engineers
Security Architects
Enterprise Architects
Cloud Architects
Systems Engineers
Security Consultants
IT Auditors
Risk and Compliance Officers
Professionals seeking CCSP certification
Anyone with a strong background in information security looking to specialize in cloud security
Q: What are the prerequisites for this course?
A: Candidates must have at least 5 years of cumulative paid work experience in information technology, with 3 of those years in information security and at least 1 year in one or more of the six domains of the CCSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).
Q: How long is the course?
A: The course runs for 5 days.
Q: What key topics are covered in this course?
A: The course includes in-depth coverage of the six domains of the CCSP CBK:
Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design
Cloud Data Security
Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security
Cloud Application Security
Cloud Security Operations
Legal, Risk and Compliance
Q: Will I receive a certification after completing the course?
A: Upon completing the course and passing the official CCSP exam, participants will earn the globally recognized Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification from (ISC)².
Program Content & Skills:
Q: What foundational cloud concepts will I learn in this course?
A: You will learn about cloud computing models, service types (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), deployment strategies, and the shared responsibility model, helping you design secure cloud environments with a solid architectural foundation.
Q: How does the course prepare me to secure cloud data?
A: The course teaches data protection across its lifecycle, including classification, encryption, data rights management, and applying appropriate jurisdictional controls for sensitive data like PII.
Q: What infrastructure security skills will I develop?
A: You’ll gain skills in identifying risks in cloud infrastructure, designing security controls, and planning for disaster recovery and business continuity to ensure resilient cloud operations.
Q: Will I learn how to secure cloud-based applications?
A: Yes, you’ll explore secure development practices, the software development lifecycle (SDLC), cloud-native app architecture, and best practices for access control and software validation.
Q: How does the course address legal and compliance issues in the cloud?
A: It covers legal risks, privacy regulations, audit methods, vendor contracts, and how to integrate compliance requirements into cloud security strategies and risk management frameworks.
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