CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional
Become a CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional
Earning the globally recognized CCSP cloud security certification is a proven way to build your career and better secure critical assets in the cloud.
The CCSP shows you have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to design, manage and secure data, applications and infrastructure in the cloud using best practices, policies and procedures established by our certified members and cybersecurity experts around the globe.
Prove your skills, advance your career, and gain support from a community of cybersecurity leaders here to help you throughout your professional journey.
CCSP Quick Glance
CLOUD SECURITY
Demonstrates professionals have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to design, manage and secure data, applications and infrastructure in the cloud.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE CCSP EXAM
Domain 1. Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design
Domain 2. Cloud Data Security
Domain 3. Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security
Domain 4. Cloud Application Security
Domain 5. Cloud Security Operations
Domain 6. Legal, Risk and Compliance
Notice: Effective August 1, 2026, the CCSP exam will be based on a new exam outline. Please refer to the CCSP Exam Outline for details.
Required Work Experience
ISO/IEC Standard 17024
Approved by Department of Defense
Your Pathway to Certification
Who Earns the CCSP?
The CCSP is ideal for IT, cyber, information and software security leaders responsible for applying best practices to cloud security architecture, design, operations and service orchestration, including those in the following positions:
- Cloud Architect
- Cloud Engineer
- Cloud Consultant
- Cloud Administrator
- Cloud Security Analyst
- Cloud Specialist
- Auditor of Cloud Computing Services
- Professional Cloud Developer
Global Recognition for the CCSP
