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Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

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The (ISC)²® Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) course is aimed at professionals looking to apply security measures in cloud-based environments. The certification is an industry-recognized credential that demonstrates to employers an individual’s knowledge of the technologies and processes involved in the secure development and deployment of cloud applications. The course teaches students the essential concepts and skills of cloud security and how to protect their data and code from the many threats present in today’s cloud-based environments. The comprehensive course covers topics such as cryptography, identity and access management, encryption, authentication, risk management, legal considerations, security monitoring and more.

The (ISC)²® Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) course is aimed at professionals looking to apply security measures in cloud-based environments. The certification is an industry-recognized credential that demonstrates to employers an individual’s knowledge of the technologies and processes involved in the secure development and deployment of cloud applications.
The course teaches students the essential concepts and skills of cloud security and how to protect their data and code from the many threats present in today’s cloud-based environments. The comprehensive course covers topics such as cryptography, identity and access management, encryption, authentication, risk management, legal considerations, security monitoring and more.

Gain an advanced understanding of the application of cloud security principles, techniques and tools to secure cloud-based environments.
Master strategies to design, configure and deploy security controls in cloud environments, and how to monitor and auditing of cloud-based architecture.
Learn how to protect organizations against cyber threats and security breaches in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Learn best practices for responding to and resolving incidents related to cloud security.
Master security implications of various migrations and deployment models and strategies to secure the cloud.
Understand the application of cryptographic concepts and technologies in cloud platforms, as well as the impacts of different types of encryption on the cloud environment.
Review cloud data protection services and strategies for designing an effective cloud security architecture.
Understand the risk management process for cloud services and cloud-service providers, and understand the implications of data sovereigntyin in the cloud.
Learn the importance of identity, access and authentication management, and how to integrate these concepts into the cloud security architecture.
Gain hands-on experience configuring and deploying common cloud security tools.

The CCSP course is designed for developers, systems administrators, security engineers, and other IT/security professionals who are responsible for cloud security operations, secure development, and secure deployment of cloud applications

Lesson Id Title Description
1 Architectural Concepts & Design Requirements Understand Cloud Computing Concepts
Describe Cloud Reference Architecture
Understand Security Concepts Relevant to Cloud Computing
Understand Design Principles of Secure Cloud Computing
Identify Trusted Cloud Services
2 Cloud Data Security Understand Cloud Data Lifecycle
Design and Implement Cloud Data Storage Architectures
Design and Apply Data Security Strategies
Understand and Implement Data Discovery and Classification Technologies
Design and Implement Relevant Jurisdictional Data Protections for Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Design and Implement Data Rights Management
Plan and Implement Data Retention, Deletion, and Archiving Policies
Design and Implement Auditability, Traceability and Accountability of Data Events
3 Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security Comprehend Cloud Infrastructure Components
Analyze Risks Associated to Cloud Infrastructure
Design and Plan Security Controls
Plan Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Management
4 Cloud Application Security Recognize the need for Training and Awareness in Application Security
Understand Cloud Software Assurance and Validation
Use Verified Secure Software
Comprehend the Software Development Life-Cycle (SDLC) Process
Apply the Secure Software Development Life-Cycle
Comprehend the Specifics of Cloud Application Architecture
Design Appropriate Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions
5 Operations Implement and Build Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Run Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Manage Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Run Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Manage Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Ensure Compliance with Regulations and Controls (e.g., ITIL, ISO/IEC 20000-1)
Conduct Risk Assessment to Logical and Physical Infrastructure
Understand the Collection, Acquisition and Preservation of Digital Evidence
Manage Communication with Relevant Parties
6 Legal & Compliance Understand Legal Requirements and Unique Risks within the Cloud Environmen
Understand Privacy Issues, Including Jurisdictional Variation
Understand Audit Process, Methodologies, and Required Adaption's for a Cloud Environment
Understand Implications of Cloud to Enterprise Risk Management
Understand Outsourcing and Cloud Contract Design
Execute Vendor Management