CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional

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CCSP: Expert Security to Command the Cloud

Become a CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional

Earning the globally recognized CCSP cloud security certification is a proven way to build your career and better secure critical assets in the cloud.

The CCSP shows you have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to design, manage and secure data, applications and infrastructure in the cloud using best practices, policies and procedures established by our certified members and cybersecurity experts around the globe.

Prove your skills, advance your career, and gain support from a community of cybersecurity leaders here to help you throughout your professional journey.

CCSP Quick Glance

CLOUD SECURITY

Demonstrates professionals have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to design, manage and secure data, applications and infrastructure in the cloud.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON 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


CCSP Exam Outline
5 Years
Required Work Experience
ANAB Accredited
ISO/IEC Standard 17024
U.S. DoD 8570.1
Approved by Department of Defense

Your Pathway to Certification

Who Earns the CCSP?

The CCSP is ideal for IT, cyber, information and software security leaders responsible for applying best practices to cloud security architecture, design, operations and service orchestration, including those in the following positions:

  • Cloud Architect
  • Cloud Engineer
  • Cloud Consultant
  • Cloud Administrator
  • Cloud Security Analyst
  • Cloud Specialist
  • Auditor of Cloud Computing Services
  • Professional Cloud Developer

Work in government? See how the CCSP meets the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8570.1.

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