Pearson
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Specialization
Pearson

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Specialization

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP). Skills for cloud security implementation, architecture, management, controls, and compliance..

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Specialization - 6 course series

What you'll learn

  • Master the foundational concepts and architectures of cloud computing, including core characteristics and deployment models.

  • Develop a deep understanding of cloud security principles, including cryptography, identity management, and network security.

  • Learn to identify and mitigate common cloud threats while ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Security Controls

What you'll learn

  • Gain proficiency in data obfuscation, information rights management, and the management of keys, secrets, and certificates.

  • Develop skills in data discovery, classification, and policy implementation to enhance data security.

  • Learn to ensure auditability, traceability, and accountability in cloud data management.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Key Management
Category: Data Encryption Standard
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Data Management
Category: Data Loss Prevention

What you'll learn

  • Conduct thorough risk assessments and apply effective risk mitigation strategies.

  • Understand and manage core cloud infrastructure components, including compute, storage, and network resources.

  • Develop and test comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Centers
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Cloud Management

What you'll learn

  • Develop a robust understanding of cloud application architecture and secure coding practices.

  • Implement effective identity and access management solutions, including multi-factor authentication and single sign-on.

  • Enhance your ability to identify and mitigate common software vulnerabilities and threats.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Software Quality Assurance
Category: Verification And Validation
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Authentications
Category: Security Testing
Category: Software Development
Category: Application Security
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Single Sign-On (SSO)
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Cloud Development

What you'll learn

  • Master the installation and configuration of secure cloud infrastructures, including hardware-specific security and software-defined security.

  • Develop proficiency in operational controls, such as configuration, change, and continuity management, to maintain secure cloud operations.

  • Learn to implement infrastructure as code (IaC) and manage clustered host availability for optimal performance and capacity monitoring.

Skills you'll gain

Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: Cloud Standards
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Network Security
Category: Security Controls
Category: Cloud Management
Category: Private Cloud
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Cloud Security

What you'll learn

  • Understand and navigate conflicting international legislation and privacy issues in the cloud.

  • Conduct effective risk management and privacy impact assessments (PIAs).

  • Implement comprehensive audit methodologies and manage compliance requirements.

Skills you'll gain

Category: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Category: Cloud Management
Category: Cloud Standards
Category: Cyber Risk

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