Advance your career in cloud security with the ISC(2) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification course. This comprehensive program equips you with essential skills in cloud infrastructure security, data protection, and legal compliance, preparing you to excel in the CCSP exam. Led by industry expert Michael J. Shannon, gain practical insights into building secure cloud environments and managing complex security operations.
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Specialization
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Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Specialization
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP). Skills for cloud security implementation, architecture, management, controls, and compliance.
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Advanced level
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1 month at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Advanced level
Recommended experience
1 month at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Manage the security of an on-premises private cloud
Supervise the security of a cloud provider SOC
Pass the (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional exam
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Data Management
- Secure Coding
- Cloud Management
- Data Integrity
- Private Cloud
- Cloud Security
- Identity and Access Management
- Security Awareness
- DevSecOps
- IT Security Architecture
- Security Controls
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Cloud Computing
- Threat Modeling
- Service Level
- Personally Identifiable Information
- Data Centers
- Application Security
- Cloud Infrastructure
Tools you'll learn
What’s included
Shareable certificate
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Taught in English
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July 2025
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Specialization - 6 course series
What you'll learn
Master the foundational concepts and architectures of cloud computing, including core characteristics and deployment models.
Develop a deep understanding of cloud security principles, including cryptography, identity management, and network security.
Learn to identify and mitigate common cloud threats while ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Security Controls
What you'll learn
Gain proficiency in data obfuscation, information rights management, and the management of keys, secrets, and certificates.
Develop skills in data discovery, classification, and policy implementation to enhance data security.
Learn to ensure auditability, traceability, and accountability in cloud data management.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Data Management
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Security Controls
Category: Data Encryption Standard
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Personally Identifiable Information
What you'll learn
Conduct thorough risk assessments and apply effective risk mitigation strategies.
Understand and manage core cloud infrastructure components, including compute, storage, and network resources.
Develop and test comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Data Centers
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Security Management
Category: Cloud Management
What you'll learn
Develop a robust understanding of cloud application architecture and secure coding practices.
Implement effective identity and access management solutions, including multi-factor authentication and single sign-on.
Enhance your ability to identify and mitigate common software vulnerabilities and threats.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Application Security
Category: Software Quality Assurance
Category: DevSecOps
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Threat Management
Category: Verification And Validation
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Security Testing
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Data Security
Category: Authentications
Category: Multi-Factor Authentication
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Security Awareness
What you'll learn
Master the installation and configuration of secure cloud infrastructures, including hardware-specific security and software-defined security.
Develop proficiency in operational controls, such as configuration, change, and continuity management, to maintain secure cloud operations.
Learn to implement infrastructure as code (IaC) and manage clustered host availability for optimal performance and capacity monitoring.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Security Controls
Category: Cloud Management
Category: Private Cloud
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Incident Management
Category: Cloud Standards
Category: Network Security
Category: IT Security Architecture
What you'll learn
Understand and navigate conflicting international legislation and privacy issues in the cloud.
Conduct effective risk management and privacy impact assessments (PIAs).
Implement comprehensive audit methodologies and manage compliance requirements.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Cloud Standards
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