What Is CCSP Certification and How Much Does It Cost?

A CCSP uses information security knowledge to a cloud computing environment and demonstrates competence in cloud security architecture, design, operations, and service orchestration. The certification is measured against a globally known body of knowledge (CBK). The CCSP is the only certification that complements and develops upon existing certifications that include ISC)²’s , CISSP or Certified Information Systems Security Professional and CSA’s Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge or CCSK.

The topics included in the CCSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) are relevant to all cloud security-related fields. Successful candidates are skilled in the following six domains:

Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design
Cloud Data Security
Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security
Cloud Application Security
Cloud Security Operations
Legal, Risk, and Compliance