Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP®) - Self-paced

Length 180 days access
Price NZD 1200 exc GST

Course overview

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Why study this course

Official ISC2 Online Self-paced Training gives you the freedom to learn anytime, anywhere. Gain core knowledge and experience to successfully secure the cloud and prepare for the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP®) certification.

The CCSP credential denotes professionals with deep-seated knowledge and competency derived from hands-on experience with cyber, information, software and cloud computing infrastructure security. ISC2 CCSP certification training applies information security expertise to a cloud computing environment and demonstrates competence in cloud security architecture, design, operations, and service orchestration.

This CCSP Training is a self-paced learning solution that covers the six domains of the CCSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) in order to study for the CCSP examination. It is delivered in a modular format that includes video content. This training allows students to learn at their own pace, spend extra time on material where needed and reinforce concepts with flash cards, quizzes, and games.

CCSP Self-paced training includes:

Access to recordings and course content for 180 days from time of purchase
Official ISC2 Student Training Guide (electronic format)
More than 100 pre-recorded videos totalling over 10 hours of expert instruction
Chapter quizzes
Interactive flash cards to reinforce learning
Independent learning activities
Case studies and real-world scenarios
120 post-course assessment questions to gauge exam readiness

Please note: The exam is not included in the course fee but can be purchased separately. Please contact us for a quote.

ISC2 may require up to ten days to issue the self-paced material after it has been purchased.

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What you’ll learn

Understand legal frameworks and guidelines that affect cloud services
Recognise the fundamentals of data privacy regulatory/legislative mandates
Assess risks, vulnerability, threats, and attacks in the cloud environment
Evaluate the design and plan for cloud infrastructure security controls
Evaluate what is necessary to manage security operations
Understand what operational controls and standards to implement
Describe the types of cloud deployment models in the types of “as a service” cloud models currently available today
Identify key terminology, and associated definitions related to cloud technology
Be able to establish a common terminology for use with in your team or workgroup
Build a business case for cloud adoption and be able to determine with business units the benefits of the cloud and cloud migration strategies

ISC2 Official Training Partner - Preferred

ISC2 at Lumify Work

ISC2: The world’s leading cyber security and IT security professional organisation. Lumify Work is one of only a few select training providers in Australia with campuses in New Zealand and the Philippines. We offer official ISC2 courses and training materials.

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Who is the course for?

The Cloud Security Certification training from ISC2 is intended for professionals who have at least five years of full-time IT experience, including three years in information security and at least one year in cloud security, and are pursuing CCSP certification to enhance credibility and career mobility. This includes those working in positions such as, but not limited to:

Enterprise Architect
Security Administrator
Systems Engineer
Security Architect
Security Consultant
Security Engineer
Security Manager
Systems Architect

Course subjects

This ISC2 cloud security certification course provides in-depth coverage of the six domains required to prepare for the CCSP exam. Refer to the CCSP Exam Outline for a deeper dive into the CCSP domains.

1. Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design

Understand Cloud Computing Concepts
Describe Cloud Reference Architecture
Understand Security Concepts Relevant to Cloud Computing
Understand Design Principles of Secure Cloud Computing
Evaluate Cloud Service Providers

2. Cloud Data Security

Describe Cloud Data Concepts
Design and Implement Cloud Data Storage Architectures
Design and Apply Data Security Technologies and Strategies
Implement Data Discovery
Implement Data Classification
Design and Implement Information Rights Management (IRM)
Plan and Implement Data Retention, Deletion and Archiving Policies
Design and Implement Auditability, Traceability and Accountability of Data Events

3. Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security

Comprehend Cloud Infrastructure Components
Design a Secure Data Centre
Analyse Risks Associated with Cloud Infrastructure
Design and Plan Security Controls
Plan Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC)

4. Cloud Application Security

Advocate Training and Awareness for Application Security
Describe the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Process
Apply the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Apply Cloud Software Assurance and Validation
Use Verified Secure Software
Comprehend the Specifics of Cloud Application Architecture
Design Appropriate Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions

5. Cloud Security Operations

Implement and Build Physical and Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Operate Physical and Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Manage Physical and Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Implement Operational Controls and Standards (e.g. ITIL®, ISO/IEC 20000-1
Support Digital Forensics
Manage Communication with Relevant Parties
Manage Security Operations

6. Legal, Risk and Compliance

Articulate Legal Requirements and Unique Risks within the Cloud Environment
Understand Privacy Issues
Understand Audit Process, Methodologies, and Required Adaptations for a Cloud Environment
Understand Implications of Cloud to Enterprise Risk Management
Understand Outsourcing and Cloud Contract Design

Prerequisites

Candidates must have a minimum of five years cumulative work experience in information technology, of which three years must be in information security and one year in one or more of the six domains of the CCSP CBK® (Common Body of Knowledge). Earning CSA’s CCSK certificate can be substituted for one year of experience in one or more of the six domains of the CCSP CBK. Earning ISC2’s CISSP credential can be substituted for the entire CCSP experience requirement.

A candidate who doesn’t have the required experience to become a CCSP may become an Associate of ISC2 by successfully passing the CCSP exam. An Associate of ISC2 can then accumulate the necessary work experience to achieve full certification.

Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.