After this course you can assess the security of cloud environments independently of any provider, from architecture, data and applications through to operations, contracts and compliance. You will know the six domains of the CCSP exam and how to shape your preparation around them. The course suits you if you bring security experience and hold, or want to take on, responsibility for cloud projects. If you only want to learn how to operate a single cloud platform, a product course will serve you better.
What you’ll take away.
- Design and assess cloud architectures from a security standpoint
- Protect data across its whole lifecycle in the cloud
- Assess platform and application risks independently of any provider
- Translate legal requirements and risks into cloud contracts and operations
Your training in detail
- Who is it for?
- Security professionals, cloud architects and administrators who are responsible for or review security in cloud environments.
- Prerequisites
- Hands-on IT and security practice plus basic cloud knowledge. For certification ISC2 requires five years of IT experience, including three in cybersecurity and one in the CCSP domains.
- Format & planning
- Standard length: 5 training days. A different length can be arranged for companies.
Agenda: from understanding to application
Our independently developed agenda proposal. Focus areas, lab environment and scope are agreed before booking.
Cloud concepts, architecture and design
Cloud data security
Cloud platform and infrastructure security
Cloud application security
Cloud security operations
Legal, risk and compliance
Question technique and an exam study plan
You review a fictional company’s planned cloud migration and produce a list of risks, controls and contract questions.
Exams, licences & credentials
This course prepares you for the ISC2 CCSP exam. The exam and its fees are included only if your offer confirms them. The certificate is issued by ISC2, not NextNowa. This is not an official ISC2 course. To gain the certificate you must also prove the work experience ISC2 requires.
Vendor references & review date
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Your learning content
These objectives describe the training topic. The specific syllabus, dates and trainer are agreed before booking; the written offer is binding.
Frequently asked questions
Does an active CISSP replace the required experience?
Yes. According to ISC2, an active CISSP covers the entire CCSP experience requirement.
Does it focus on one cloud platform?
No. The CCSP domains are provider-neutral. Examples from specific platforms are there only to illustrate the concepts.
Does CCSP: Certified Cloud Security Professional include a certificate?
This course prepares you for the ISC2 CCSP exam. The exam and its fees are included only if your offer confirms them. The certificate is issued by ISC2, not NextNowa. This is not an official ISC2 course. To gain the certificate you must also prove the work experience ISC2 requires.