ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Training
The CCSP Boot Camp is a comprehensive training designed to build your skills around securing cloud-based environments. You’ll learn about cloud architecture and design requirements, operational and compliance issues, and the security of cloud data, applications, and infrastructure. You’ll leave the boot camp fully prepared to earn your CCSP certification, one of the most in-demand certifications focused on cloud security.
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Course Overview
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 member cybersecurity experts around the globe.
In-depth coverage of the six domains required to pass the CCSP exam:
- Domain 1: Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design
- Domain 2: Cloud Data Security
- Domain 3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security
- Domain 4: Cloud Application Security
- Domain 5: Cloud Security Operations
- Domain 6: Legal, Risk and Compliance
Course Outline
- Chapter 1: Architectural Concepts
- Chapter 2: Design Requirements
- Chapter 3: Data Classification
- Chapter 4: Cloud Data Security
- Chapter 5: Security in the Cloud
- Chapter 6: Responsibilities in the Cloud
- Chapter 7: Cloud Application Security
- Chapter 8: Operations Elements
- Chapter 9: Operations Management
- Chapter 10: Legal And Compliance Part 1
- Chapter 11: Legal And Compliance Part 2
Intended Audience
The CCSP is ideal for IT and information 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
Prerequisites
Candidates must have a minimum of five years cumulative paid 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. 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’s by successfully passing the CCSP examination. The Associate of ISC2 will then have six years to earn the five years required experience.
Part-time work and internships may also count towards your experience.
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Sample training request letter
Subject: Request for Cloud Computing training from Applied Technology Academy
[Decision Maker Name],
I'm writing to request time and budget approval to complete Applied Technology Academy's course, ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Training. The information below outlines how this training benefits our organization, the tasks I'll be able to perform after completing it, and relevant cost and funding details.
Course Description
The CCSP Boot Camp is a comprehensive training designed to build your skills around securing cloud-based environments. You’ll learn about cloud architecture and design requirements, operational and compliance issues, and the security of cloud data, applications, and infrastructure. You’ll leave the boot camp fully prepared to earn your CCSP certification, one of the most in-demand certifications focused on cloud security. Applied Technology Academy is an award-winning, SBA-certified woman-owned training provider (est. 2008) whose instructors are active practitioners; the course is hands-on with virtual labs and a learn-by-doing methodology.
Course Objectives
Once I've completed the course, I'll have hands-on, job-ready skills in cloud computing that I can apply immediately to our work.
Expected Organizational Benefits
After completing this course, I will be better equipped to apply these skills directly to our projects, reduce our reliance on outside expertise, strengthen our team's capabilities, and share what I learn with colleagues.
Expected Cost & Funding
Course fee: [request an itemized quote at the link below]. Applied Technology Academy supports multiple funding paths that may reduce or cover this cost: GSA MAS purchasing and government purchase orders, military credentialing funding (Army CA, AF COOL, CG COOL), VA GI Bill and VR&E, ATA Flexible Spending, and student financing. Private team cohorts are available if colleagues should attend with me.
Conclusion
This training provides practical, hands-on experience I can apply immediately to strengthen our work in cloud computing. Additional course information is available at https://appliedtechnologyacademy.com/isc2-training/isc2-certified-cloud-security-professional-ccsp-training/.
Thank you for your consideration,
[Your Name]
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