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CCSP Certification Training Course

CCSP® Certification

Level up your cybersecurity credentials with the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification.

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CCSP Training Highlights

The Most Effective CCSP Training

Learn with 40 Hours of Instructor-Led Training

Ace the CCSP Exam with Comprehensive Exam Support

Get Coached by ISC2 Certified Instructors

Get Equipped with Hands-On Exercises in Cloud Security

Learn with Advanced and Theory-Backed Curriculum

Practice with Mock Exams to Ace the CCSP Exam

Learn the fundamentals and methods of securing critical assets in the cloud. The Certified Cloud Security Professional training offered by (ISC)2 will help you discover the correct path, create a plan and gain expertise in Cloud Security and help you thrive in your career. Get practical knowledge of cloud security and learn ways to implement them.

Clear your queries through instructor-led, live and engaging sessions with peers with a thorough CCSP exam prep. KnowledgeHut’s CCSP certification training is led by industry experts who are familiar with (ISC)2 guidelines along with having real-world experience. If you are an IT Or an Information Security Leader looking to progress in your career, get the best CCSP Training through this certification and take the right path towards a successful IT and Cyber Security career.

Why get the CCSP certification?

Demand for Information Security Professionals
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As organizations collect and generate huge amounts of data, securing the data is becoming crucial. The demand for Cloud Security is at an all-time high and so is the demand for Cloud Security professionals. A recent survey done by ISC2 says that CCSP is the number one ranked certification that IT professionals plan to achieve in their careers.

The CCSP certification training course can help you advance your career in security-related roles. It is one of the highest paying IT Certifications with certified professionals earning annual salaries above US$1,14,315 (Source: Glassdoor) with an average pay boost of 27% (Source: www.isc2.org).

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The KnowledgeHut Advantage

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Get hands-on training and acquire practical knowledge to build a strong foundation of your concepts.

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Gain work-like experience during your training with real-world simulations that provide job readiness.

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Gain insights straight from the industry experts with solid experience through immersive, and engaging sessions.

Advanced Curriculum

Learn from the latest and the most advanced curriculum aligned with ISC2 guidelines.

Continual Learning Support

Acquire continual learning support from our team with engaging workshops, webinars, and free resources.

Detailed Feedback

Get real-world tips from expert practitioners along with feedback on projects.

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Instructors

Ciprian Banica

Ciprian Banica

Business Agility Expert, PST

Ciprian Banic is an accomplished Agile practitioner and transformational leader based in the Zürich Area, Switzerland. With over 4 years of experience at Avaloq, he currently serves as the Practice Lead, where he has been instrumental in driving Agile methodologies.

Ciprian's expertise extends to his role as a Senior Agile Coach for the past 4 years, specializing in disruptive innovation. He is also a distinguished Professional Scrum Trainer certified by Scrum.org since January 2022 and a Professional Kanban Trainer with ProKanban.org. With a background in business consulting, Ciprian has a strong track record of enabling organizational agility and digital transformation.

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Experience: 24+
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Hiren Doshi

Hiren Doshi

Agile Coach and PST

Hiren Doshi, a dedicated Professional Scrum Trainer and Coach at Scrum.org, boasts a remarkable 26-year career in full-cycle software development, with over 16 years of Agile expertise. He authored "Scrum Insights for Practitioners, The Scrum Guide Companion," providing practical insights and dispelling Scrum myths.

Hiren takes immense pride in leading Agile transformations for global giants like Bank of America, Sabre Travels, and more. He recognizes the uniqueness of each organization's needs and tailors Agile solutions accordingly. Hiren shares his innovative ideas through his blog and specializes in Agile Transformation Office setup, Change Management, Scrum Training, Lean Process Consulting, and Assessment & Auditing.

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Experience: 29+
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Mehdi Hoseini

Mehdi Hoseini

PST and Attitude Builder

With a decade of experience as a Scrum Master, Mehdi Hoseini has gained a profound insight into the significance of cultivating a constructive attitude for high-performing teams. He believes that attitude is a fusion of thinking, feeling, and acting, shaped by nurturing six essential faculties: imagination, reasoning, will, perception, memory, and intuition.

Mehdi's primary focus is on guiding teams in the development of these invaluable faculties to foster a professional and effective attitude. As a result, he has purposefully rebranded himself from a Scrum Master to an Attitude Master, dedicated to enhancing team dynamics and performance through attitude transformation.

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Ravi Sandhu

Ravi Sandhu

Professional Scrum Trainer (PST)

Ravi Sandhu, a Scrum.org Professional Scrum Trainer, excels in coaching and product management, notably contributing to UK Government projects. His achievements span creating impactful data sharing products, including Scale-Up Visa and COVID-related solutions.

Ravi's expertise lies in digital and cloud-based product development, orchestrating collaboration between DevSecOps and product teams. He specializes in integrating government departments through APIs and cloud platforms. Ravi has championed cost reduction and cloud adoption initiatives and boasts an entrepreneurial mindset. His leadership is marked by team inspiration, and he's a dedicated chess enthusiast and marathon runner, supporting charitable causes.

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About the CCSP Exam and Certification

1. What is the CCSP certification? 

The Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) is a globally recognized cloud certification that helps you validate your skills and your ability in designing, managing and safeguarding data, applications and infrastructure in the cloud using best practices, policies, and procedures established by the Cyber Security experts at (ISC)². 

2. Who provides the CCSP certification? 

CCSP is provided by the ISC2 Information System Security Certification Consortium, Inc., the world’s leading member association for cybersecurity professionals. Besides CCSP, ISC2 also provides other cloud security professional certifications such as ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP, etc., all geared towards helping professionals highlight their cybersecurity skills and knowledge to potential employers.  

3. Is the CCSP certification recognized internationally? 

The Certified Cloud Security Professional - CCSP certification is well recognized around the world as a premier credential in the field of information security. ISC2, which provides the CCSP credential, is known worldwide as cybersecurity’s most respected certifying body. The comprehensive curriculum covered in this credential makes it relevant in diverse regions and industries while also aligning it with international standards and best practices.  

4. What is the CCSP exam all about?  

The CCSP exam validates your expertise in cloud security design, implementation, architecture, operations, controls and compliance with the full range of regulatory frameworks. It is a 3-hour exam and consists of 125 multiple-choice questions.  

5. Who should pursue the CCSP certification? 

The CCSP is ideal for IT, cyber, information, and software security leaders responsible for applying best practices to cloud security architecture, design, operations and service orchestration, including those in the following positions: 

  • Cloud Architect 
  • Cloud Engineer 
  • Cloud Consultant 
  • Cloud Administrator 
  • Cloud Security Analyst 
  • Cloud Specialist 
  • Auditor of Cloud Computing Services 
  • Professional Cloud Developer 

6. How to get the CCSP certification? 

Acquiring the Certified Cloud Security Professional certification involves the following simple steps.  

Step 1: Undertake the best CCSP training at upGrad KnowledgeHut  

Step 2: Prepare for the CSSP exam 

Step 3: Take the CCSP exam 

Step 4: Clear the exam by scoring at least 700 out of 1000   

Step 5: Get Certified and voila! You’re now a certified cloud security professional!  

7. How long does it take to prepare for the CCSP certification exam preparation?

Generally, it takes around 120 days to prepare for the CCSP examination, considering you start once you have made the payment for the CCSP exam. For 40 to 60 hours of certified cloud security professional certification preparation, you can commit 2 hours every day to exam preparations. You can also acquire training from a training partner of ISC2, such as to have a seamless learning journey.  

CCSP Curriculum

Curriculum

1. Domain 1: Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design

Learning Objective:

In this domain, you will learn the fundamentals of cloud concepts, architecture and design.

Topics

  • Concepts of the Cloud
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Cloud Design

2. Domain 2: Cloud Data Security

Learning Objective:

In this domain, you will learn the importance of cloud data security and the best practices in the industry.

Topics

  • Understanding Data security
  • Data Security Concepts
  • Security Functionalities

3. Domain 3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security

Learning Objective:

In this domain, you will learn the different cloud platforms and the various methods to keep your cloud infrastructure secure.

Topics

  • Cloud Platforms
  • Understanding Infrastructure Security
  • Importance of Infrastructure Security
  • Network and communications
  • Important factors that impact data design

What You'll Learn in the CCSP Course

Learning Objectives
Cloud Data Security

Understand how to maintain vast amounts of data and the importance of data security.

Asset Management

Learn how to protect organizational assets in every stage of a project.

Security Standards

Identify concepts, principles and structures to secure networks, equipment, and applications.

Cloud Architecture and Design

Learn the basics of architecture and design involved in cloud security.

Cloud Infrastructure and Security

Learn the principles of maintaining infrastructure and methods to secure your cloud in your organization.

Cloud Concepts

Learn the fundamentals and the concepts of the cloud, along with the latest techniques.

Prerequisites for CCSP Certification

Prerequisites and Eligibility
  • 5 years cumulative, paid work experience in IT
  • At least 3 to 5 years experience in information security
  • 1 year experience in at least one of the 6 ISC2 domains

If you do not have the required experience to become a CCSP, you may become an Associate of ISC2 after successfully passing the CCSP exam. The Associate of ISC2 will then have six years to earn the experience needed for the CCSP certification.

Prerequisites

Who Can Attend the CCSP Course

Who Is This Course For
  • Security Managers
  • Enterprise Architects
  • Security Administrators
  • Security Architects
  • Security Consultants
  • Security Engineers
  • Systems Architects
  • Systems Engineers
  • Cloud Architects
  • Cloud Engineers
  • Cloud Consultants
  • Cloud Administrators
  • Cloud Security Analysts
  • Cloud Specialists
  • Cloud Computing Auditors
  • Professional Cloud Developers
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FAQs on the CCSP Certification

Frequently Asked Questions
CCSP Course 

1. What does CCSP stand for? 

CCSP stands for Certified Cloud Security Professional. The certification is awarded to professionals with at least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity once they clear the CCSP certification exam. There is also a 40-hour training that you will need to attend to get a grasp of the concepts you will need to know to clear the certification exam. 

2. Where can I find CCSP training courses? 

CCSP training courses are offered in three different formats. You can opt for in person CCSP classroom training, live online instructor led learning, and self-paced learning. You can select the method that feels the best for you. You can also buy self-study materials to complement your training. In person CCSP certification classes would be dependent on the area you live in. 

3. Is this CCSP course only for security professionals? 

Yes, the CCSP certification course online is primarily for security professionals. One of the prerequisites for the CCSP certification is at least five years of IT experience. You can get an associate status even without experience if you do the certified cloud security professional course and pass the exam. If you can gain the experience in the next six years, you can get certified. 

4. What practical skills can I expect to have after completing this course? 

You can expect to acquire a range of information security related skills on completing the CCSP online training. Some of the noteworthy skills would be related to: 

  • Cloud Data Security 
  • Cloud Architecture 
  • Cloud Design 
  • Cloud Infrastructure 
  • Cloud Security 
  • Risk management 
  • Network security 
  • Enable security controls 
  • Security operating models 

5. What are the prerequisites for CCSP course? 

To be eligible for the CCSP certification a candidate must have the following minimum requirements: 

  • 5 years of cumulative, paid work experience in information technology  
  • At least 3 years of 5 years of experience in information security  
  • 1 year of experience in at least one of the 6 domains of ISC2 

 Even without experience a candidate can undertake the CCSP online course and write the exam. On passing the exam the learner will attain an associate of ISC2 status. From there they have six years' time to acquire the five-year experience. Completing the five years of required experience will make them CCSP certified.

6. Do you provide a course completion certificate? 

Once you complete your training, you will get a course completion certificate from upGrad KnowledgeHut. After completing the CCSP certification prep course and clearing the CCSP exam you will get the official CCSP credential. 

7. Is CCSP a good certification? 

The Certified Cloud Security Professional Certification is valued worldwide and is considered by many Cloud practitioners and Information security professionals as the top (ISC)2 certification. The CCSP was ranked number one in Certification Magazine's 2021 Annual Salary Survey 75 list further cementing its position as a credential that helps elevate your cloud security career.

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