Take the CCSP Exam
Pass the CCSP Exam and Earn Your Cloud Security Certification
The ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) credential is a globally recognized certification that validates your advanced expertise in cloud security. Whether you're designing secure cloud architectures or managing compliance across platforms, CCSP proves you have the skills to lead.
Cloud security remains among the most sought-after cybersecurity skills today, and passing the CCSP exam is your first step in demonstrating your expertise and ability to secure complex cloud environments.
CCSP Exam – What to Expect
The topics included in the CCSP Exam Outline ensure its relevancy across all disciplines in the field of cloud security. Successful candidates are competent in the following six domains:
- Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design
- Cloud Data Security
- Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security
- Cloud Application Security
- Cloud Security Operations
- Legal, Risk and Compliance
Notice: Effective August 1, 2026, the CCSP exam will be based on a new exam outline. Please refer to the CCSP Exam Outline for details.
Exam Administration Time
Exam Items
English, Chinese, Japanese and German
Exam
Purchase of exam(s) only.
Access periods:
Exam code must be scheduled and administered with 365 days of purchase.
Exam with Peace of Mind Protection
Exam-only purchase with two attempts included in the purchase price.
- Peace of Mind Protection gives candidates two exam attempts at a lower cost than two single exams. Candidates have 180 days from purchase to sit both attempts, with a 30-day waiting period between attempts. Learn more
Online Instructor-Led Training
Applies to Online Instructor-Led Training purchases without an exam.
Access periods:
- Course materials / videos: 180-day access, starting from the date of your first live session. Materials are accessible up to one week before the first session.
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.
Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam
Applies to Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam bundles.
Access periods:
- Course materials / videos: 180-day access, starting from the date of your first live session. Materials are accessible up to one week before the first session.
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.
- Exam: 365 days from purchase date to sit your exam.
Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection
Applies to Online Instructor-Led Training and Exam with Peace of Mind Protection bundles.
Access periods:
- Course materials / videos: 180-day access, starting from the date of your first live session. Materials are accessible up to one week before the first session.
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.
- Exam with Peace of Mind Protection: Two attempts included in the bundle price.
Peace of Mind Protection gives candidates two exam attempts at a lower cost than two single exams. Candidates have 180 days from purchase to sit both attempts, with a 30-day waiting period between attempts. Learn more
Certificates, Courses, and Express Courses (Continuing Professional Development)
- Training access: 60 days from purchase date.