ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional

The official ISC2 training course for the Certified Cloud Security Professional provides a comprehensive and structured review of the knowledge required to understand cloud computing, associated security risks, and mitigation strategies. Delivered as a five-day virtual instructor-led training course, with exam voucher included, this programme aligns fully with the ISC2 Common Body of Knowledge and prepares learners to confidently approach the CCSP certification. The course combines expert-led instruction, official ISC2 courseware, and interactive learning elements to reinforce key concepts across all six domains of cloud security. Learners will engage with real-world scenarios, case studies, and assessments to strengthen both theoretical understanding and practical application.

This training is ideal for experienced IT and security professionals seeking to validate their cloud security expertise, enhance career progression, and achieve a globally recognised certification.

Prerequisites

Learners should have at least five years of full-time IT experience, including three years in information security and at least one year in cloud security. This course is best suited to professionals who already understand core information security concepts and want to deepen that knowledge in cloud environments through structured certification preparation. Familiarity with cloud services, governance, risk, and security operations will help learners get the most value from the course.

This course is designed for professionals with at least five years of full-time IT experience, including three years in information security and at least one year in cloud security.

Target audience

It is particularly suitable for:

• Security managers
• Systems architects
• Systems engineers
• Security architects
• Security consultants
• Security engineers
• Enterprise architects
• Security administrators

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand legal frameworks and regulatory requirements affecting cloud services
• Apply data privacy principles and compliance mandates in cloud environments
• Assess risks, vulnerabilities, and threats within cloud infrastructures
• Design and evaluate secure cloud architecture and infrastructure controls
• Implement and manage cloud security operations and governance
• Identify and apply cloud deployment and service models
• Establish consistent cloud terminology within teams and organisations
• Build business cases for cloud adoption and migration strategies

Module 1: Cloud concepts, architecture, and design

• Understand core characteristics of cloud computing
• Compare cloud service and deployment models
• Analyse cloud reference architectures
• Evaluate cloud economic and business drivers
• Identify security considerations across service models
• Review contractual and provider relationships

Module 2: Cloud governance, legal, risk and compliance

• Understand international legal and regulatory challenges
• Apply data privacy laws and compliance requirements
• Conduct cloud-specific risk management
• Interpret audit processes and methodologies
• Evaluate contractual obligations and due diligence

Module 3: Cloud data security

• Apply data classification and discovery techniques
• Implement cryptographic protections
• Analyse cloud storage architectures
• Manage data lifecycle including retention and deletion
• Evaluate data protection strategies and controls

Module 4: Cloud platform and infrastructure security

• Assess cloud infrastructure components and risks
• Design secure data centre and cloud environments
• Implement identity and access management solutions
• Plan business continuity and disaster recovery
• Apply infrastructure security controls and best practices

Module 5: Cloud application security

• Secure software development lifecycle in cloud environments
• Apply threat modelling techniques
• Implement application security testing and validation
• Evaluate secure software and architecture design
• Deliver training and awareness for application security

Module 6: Cloud security operations

• Manage operational security in cloud environments
• Implement logging, monitoring, and incident response
• Support digital forensics and investigations
• Ensure auditability and accountability of systems
• Apply operational controls and governance standards

What's included

• Expert-led instruction delivered by an authorised ISC2 instructor
• Official ISC2 student training guide
• Chapter-based quizzes to reinforce learning
• Real-world learning activities and applied scenarios
• Case studies and peer discussions

Hands-on learning

This course emphasises practical application through scenario-based and interactive learning techniques.

• Real-world scenarios reflecting cloud security challenges
• Practical exercises across all six CCSP domains
• Case studies exploring cloud risk, governance, and architecture
• Expert-led walkthroughs of complex cloud security implementations
• Peer discussions to explore multiple approaches to cloud security problems

This approach ensures learners can apply knowledge directly to cloud environments within their organisations.

Exams and assessments

This course includes a comprehensive range of assessments designed to reinforce learning and prepare learners for the CCSP certification exam.

• Official ISC2 CCSP exam aligned to six domains of the Common Body of Knowledge
• Exam duration of three hours
• Total of 125 multiple-choice questions
• Passing score set at 700 out of 1000

Learners will leave the course with a clear understanding of their strengths and areas for further study, ensuring a focused and effective approach to certification.