Course Overview

What You Will Learn

Career Advancement: It enhances your credibility and proves you are an expert in cloud security, opening doors to more senior roles.
Higher Earning Potential: Your specialized skills are in high demand, which often translates to a better salary. CCSP holders in the U.S. earn an average salary of around $137,000.
Increased Marketability: The CCSP is not tied to any single cloud provider like Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure. This vendor-neutral approach means your skills are valuable across many different platforms, making you more marketable to a wider range of employers.
Industry Recognition: The CCSP is the fastest-growing certification offered by (ISC)², which shows how much employers value it in the cybersecurity field.

Who Should Attend

The CCSP is designed for experienced IT and cybersecurity professionals who are responsible for keeping cloud environments safe. If your job involves cloud security, this certification is likely a great fit for you.

Ideal job roles for the CCSP include:

  • Cloud Architect

  • Cloud Engineer

  • Cloud Security Analyst

  • Security Administrator

  • Systems Engineer

  • Security Architect

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of information security fundamentals, such as the concepts of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
  • Familiarity with IT governance and risk management practices.
  • Knowledge of common information security technologies and methods of protection.
  • Experience with IT operations, including change management, access controls, and disaster recovery.
  • Awareness of cloud computing concepts and deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
  • Understanding of basic networking principles, including network architecture and design.
  • Some exposure to legal and regulatory compliance standards related to data privacy and protection.
  • Ideally, possess one of the following: (ISC)² CISSP certification, relevant work experience in IT or information security (minimum of five years recommended), or a strong interest in cloud security.