Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Christopher Paul

Christopher Paul is a seasoned IT professional, cybersecurity expert, and Army veteran. He brings 15 years of experience, having previously held positions in military cybersecurity and tech startups. His robust skill set includes leadership, team building, active directory, data center, computer network operations, and more.

Christopher currently holds certifications in ISC2 SSCP, CompTIA CASP+, and CompTIA PenTest+. Outside work, he enjoys spending time with his two sons, running with his labradoodle, and playing the drums.

Prerequisites:

This is an advanced level course. You should have a base knowledge or certification in SSCP. If you wish to take the course without the foundational topics of SSCP, then you'll be expected to supplement the course materials with outside resources.

Certification Requirements:

The CCSP certification has specific requirements, as established by (ISC)2. To learn more about these and what it takes to qualify for the certification.

Candidates must have a minimum of five years cumulative, full-time experience in information technology. Three years must be in information security, and one year must be in one or more of the six domains of the current CCSP Exam Outline. Earning a post-secondary degree (bachelors or masters) in computer science, information technology (IT) or related fields may satisfy up to one year of the required experience. Earning an additional credential from the ISC2 approved list may be substituted for one year of experience in one or more of the six domains of the CCSP Exam Outline. An active CISSP credential may be substituted for the entire CCSP experience requirement. Part-time work and internships may also count towards the experience requirement.

A candidate who doesn't have the required experience to become a CCSP may become an Associate of ISC2 by successfully passing the CCSP examination. The Associate of ISC2 will then have six years to earn the five years required experience.

Part-time work and internships may also count towards your experience.

Domain List

• 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

Full-Time Experience: Your work experience is accrued monthly. Thus, you must have worked a minimum of 35 hours/week for four weeks in order to accrue one month of work experience

Part-Time Experience: Your part-time experience cannot be less than 20 hours a week and no more than 34 hours a week.

• 1040 hours of part-time = 6 months of full-time experience
• 2080 hours of part-time = 12 months of full-time experience

Internship: Paid or unpaid internship is acceptable. You will need documentation on company/organization letterhead confirming your position as an intern. If you are interning at a school, the document can be on the registrar's stationery.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Virtual Labs included with course
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• (ISC)2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Study Guide