ISC2 CCSP
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The gold standard vendor-neutral cloud security certification. Covers cloud architecture, data security, platform security, identity management, security operations, and legal compliance across all major cloud providers. Joint ISC2 and CSA credential.
What you'll prove
- Design secure cloud architectures across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments
- Implement data security controls including classification, encryption, and DLP
- Apply identity and access management in cloud and federated environments
- Manage cloud security operations including incident response and BCDR
- Evaluate cloud provider security controls and contractual obligations
- Apply legal and compliance frameworks including GDPR, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP
- Assess and manage cloud security risk through structured frameworks
Frequently asked
How much does the CCSP cost?
The CCSP exam costs $599 USD plus an annual maintenance fee of $135/year shared with other ISC2 certifications.
CCSP vs AWS Security Specialty — which should I get?
AWS Security Specialty validates deep AWS-specific security expertise. CCSP is vendor-neutral and validates cloud security knowledge across all platforms. Senior cloud security architects often hold both.
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