Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Course Prerequisites

Before enrolling in the CCSP course, you should ideally have:

• At least five years of work experience in information technology (IT), with three years of experience in cloud security (or a similar role).
• A basic understanding of network security principles, cloud computing concepts, and data protection techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and cloud deployment models (private, public, hybrid).
• Although not required, prior certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) will help you better understand the course material.

If you don’t meet the experience requirements, Cloud360 offers preparatory courses to help you build a solid foundation before starting the CCSP curriculum.

Learning Objectives

The Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification provides in-depth coverage of all the critical aspects of cloud security. This course will prepare you to secure cloud infrastructures, manage cloud security risks, and comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Key topics include:

• Cloud Architecture and Design: Learn about cloud infrastructure, deployment models (public, private, hybrid), and key cloud components. Understand the challenges of cloud security in shared environments and how to design secure cloud architectures.
• Cloud Data Security: Explore how to protect data in the cloud, including encryption, data masking, tokenization, and data loss prevention strategies. Understand cloud data storage and the implications of data residency.
• Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security: Understand the security concerns of cloud platforms and infrastructures, including virtualization, network security, and hypervisor security. Learn to secure compute, storage, and networking resources in the cloud.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Learn about identity management, authentication protocols, authorization models, and how to secure access to cloud resources. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO) solutions.
• Cloud Security Operations: Understand the principles of monitoring, logging, and responding to security incidents in the cloud. Learn about security monitoring tools, threat intelligence, and cloud security operations center (SOC) best practices.
• Cloud Security Risk Management: Learn to assess cloud security risks, including third-party vendor risks, regulatory compliance risks, and business continuity risks. Understand how to implement risk assessment frameworks and develop disaster recovery plans for cloud environments.
• Cloud Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC): Explore the legal and regulatory aspects of cloud security. Learn about key frameworks, such as GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST. Understand the shared responsibility model between cloud providers and customers.
• Cloud Application Security: Learn to secure applications deployed in the cloud, including DevSecOps practices and application security tools for testing and securing cloud-based apps.

Upon completion, you’ll be fully prepared to sit for the CCSP exam, which will validate your ability to implement, manage, and operate secure cloud environments. The CCSP certification will position you as a highly skilled cloud security professional, capable of protecting critical cloud-based systems and data.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Cloud security professionals who want to deepen their expertise in cloud security management and practices.
• Security architects, cloud engineers, and IT professionals responsible for cloud infrastructure and data protection.
• Cybersecurity practitioners seeking to specialize in cloud security and risk management.
• Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) professionals who need to understand cloud compliance regulations and frameworks.
• Anyone looking to earn the CCSP certification to enhance their career and credentials in cloud security.