Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Course Description

The Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) by (ISC)² is a globally recognized certification that validates advanced skills in cloud security. This course prepares you to pass the CCSP exam and become a cloud security leader capable of designing, implementing, and managing secure cloud environments across platforms.

Through comprehensive modules, case studies, and scenario-based learning, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of cloud architecture, governance, risk management, compliance, and data security. This course goes beyond theory, providing real-world context aligned with today’s hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Certification

After completing this course, you’ll be fully prepared for the CCSP certification exam by (ISC)². Achieving CCSP status demonstrates your proficiency in cloud security strategy and is a powerful credential for roles in security architecture, risk management, and governance.

Who This Course is For

• Information security professionals with experience in IT or cybersecurity

• Cloud architects, security consultants, and enterprise architects

• Professionals preparing for the CCSP exam

• Holders of certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ looking to specialize in cloud security

• Organizations training teams to handle compliance and risk in cloud-first operations

What You’ll Learn

Aligned with the (ISC)² CCSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK®), this course covers all six domains:

1. Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design

2. Cloud Data Security

3. Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security

4. Cloud Application Security

5. Cloud Security Operations

6. Legal, Risk and Compliance

You’ll also learn:

• Risk management and cloud threat modeling

• Secure cloud software development practices

• Data classification, lifecycle, and loss prevention in the cloud

• Cloud provider contracts and audit processes

• Governance and compliance for global standards (GDPR, ISO 27017/18, etc.)

• Identity and access management (IAM) in cloud systems

• Secure DevOps, virtualization, and containerization risks

Tools, Frameworks & Standards Covered

• NIST SP 800-53, 800-144

• CSA (Cloud Security Alliance) Guidelines

• OWASP Top 10 for Cloud

• ISO/IEC 27001, 27017, 27018

• Shared Responsibility Model (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Cloud-native tools (IAM, encryption, audit logs)

Course Outcomes

• Full preparation to pass the CCSP exam

• Confidence in building and managing secure cloud environments

• Understanding of compliance requirements across global regions

• Strategic ability to evaluate, select, and monitor cloud service providers

• Career advancement for roles like Cloud Security Architect, Risk Manager, Compliance Analyst, and CISO-track professionals