ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional® (CCSP®)

Get the knowledge you need to secure your cloud infrastructure in just 6 days. On this accelerated CCSP course, you’ll get the cloud security skills you need to manage cloud environments and purchased cloud services.

You’ll even sit your official ISC2 CCSP exam during this course and walk away with your certification in under one week. This exam is covered by your Certification Guarantee: pass first time or train again free.

Outdated approaches to the cloud could be opening your organisation to dangerous cyber criminals. Businesses around the world need experienced professionals with advanced skills in cloud security – prove your knowledge with the industry's top cloud security certification.

As well as learning how to keep your sensitive cloud data secure, you'll study the six domains of the CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) and prove knowledge across:

• Cloud architecture, and design for data security
• Security for cloud-based applications
• Security operations in the cloud
• Legal, risk, and compliance

Developed by leading information security organisations, the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) and ISC2, this advanced certification proves your cloud security expertise at a global level.

This certification is ideal for IT and information security leaders that work to apply best practices to cloud security architecture, design and operations. This includes roles like enterprise architects, systems engineers, security managers and security engineers.

Residential or Online CCSP certification

Firebrand offers both a classroom-based and CCSP online course, including everything you need to get certified in record time:

• Official courseware, labs and practice exams
• Expert training from authorised ISC2 instructors
• CISSP certification exam
• Accommodation, meals and snacks (for residential courses)

Both are delivered through our tried and tested Lecture | Lab | Review methodology. In this day and age, you get to choose the best one for your needs, and get your certification faster than anywhere else.

ISC2 Highest Performing Affiliate of the Year

Firebrand Training has been named as a “Highest Performing Affiliate of the Year – EMEA” by ISC2. Upon announcing the award, W. Hord Tipton, Executive Director of ISC2, stated: “This award represents Firebrand as the top performer for ISC2...for the EMEA region.”

You'll become an expert across the 6 CCSP domains:

1. Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design (17%)
2. Cloud Data Security (20%)
3. Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security (17%)
4. Cloud Application Security (17%)
5. Cloud Security Operations (16%)
6. Legal, Risk and Compliance (13%)

Should I take CCSP or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate?

CCSP focuses on Cloud Security principles, including Risk Management, legal issues, compliance, and architecture. Achieving this certification requires a minimum of five years of IT experience, with three years in information security, and one year in one or more of the six CCSP domains. CCSP is ideal for IT professionals looking to specialize in Cloud Security.

In contrast, Amazon AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate focuses on designing distributed systems on the AWS platform, covering AWS services, architecture best practices, and cost management. It’s suitable for those looking to work specifically with AWS and in roles such as Solutions Architect, Cloud Engineer, or DevOps Engineer. There are no formal prerequisites to take this course except for familiarity with AWS and some hands-on experience.

Ultimately, the choice depends on your experience and career goals.

On this accelerated course, you'll prepare for and sit your CCSP exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee.

• CCSP: Certified Cloud Security Professional Exam
• Length of exam: 3 hours
• Number of questions: 125
• Format: Multiple Choice
• Passing grade: 700 out of 1000 points
• Language: English

The CCSP exam tests skills in six domains, drawn from a range of cloud security topics found within the ISC2 CCSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK):

1. Domain 1: Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design - 17%
2. Domain 2: Cloud Data Security - 20%
3. Domain 3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security - 17%
4. Domain 4: Cloud Application Security - 17%
5. Domain 5: Cloud Security Operations - 16%
6. Domain 6: Legal, Risk, and Compliance - 13%

Achieve your certification with Firebrand and you’ll get access to resources only available to authorised ISC2 training providers:

• Authorised ISC2 instructors vetted and trained by ISC2
• Official and up-to-date courseware
• Official Practice Exam and personal exam-readiness evaluation
• Onsite exam delivery

CPE credits can be earned by attending this 6-day CCSP course. ISC2 recognises a maximum of 40 CPEs for an existing ISC2 certification holder.

Before you attend this course, it's highly recommended that you have a minimum of five years of full-time work experience in information technology, including three years' work experience in IT security and one year in cloud computing.

You should also be able to demonstrate knowledge in one or more of the six CBK domains:

• Domain 1: Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design
• Domain 2: Cloud Data Security
• Domain 3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security
• Domain 4: Cloud Application Security
• Domain 5: Cloud Security Operations
• Domain 6: Legal, Risk, and Compliance

Please note: You can substitute:

• ISC2’s CISSP certification for the entire CCSP experience prerequisites.
• CSA’s CCSK certification for one year of experience in cloud computing.

If you don't have any of the experience above, you can take and pass the exam to earn an Associate of ISC2 designation, which means you’ll have up to six years to earn your required work experience for the CCSP.