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CCSP Exam
- Provider
- Pearson VUE Testing Center
- Format
- Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT); multiple choice and advanced item types; English
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 100–150; Scored questions: 75–125; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 3 hours
- Passing score
- 700 out of 1000 points
Examination outline
Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design (17%)
- Understand cloud computing concepts
- Describe cloud reference architecture
- Understand security concepts relevant to cloud computing
- Understand design principles of secure cloud computing
- Evaluate Cloud Service Providers (CSP)
- Comprehend Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML)
Cloud Data Security (20%)
- Describe cloud data concepts
- Design and implement cloud data storage architectures
- Design and apply data security technologies and strategies
- Implement data discovery
- Plan and implement data classification
- Design and implement Information Rights Management (IRM)
- Plan and implement data retention, deletion and archiving policies
- Design and implement auditability, traceability and accountability of data events
- Comprehend data protection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) data
Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security (17%)
- Comprehend cloud infrastructure components
- Design a secure data center
- Analyze risks associated with cloud infrastructure and platforms
- Plan and implementation of security controls
- Plan Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR)
Cloud Application Security (16%)
- Advocate training and awareness for application security
- Describe the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process
- Apply the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Apply cloud software assurance and validation
- Use verified secure software
- Comprehend and apply the specifics of cloud application architecture
- Design appropriate Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions
Cloud Security Operations (17%)
- Build and implement physical and logical infrastructure for cloud environment
- Operate and maintain physical and logical infrastructure for cloud environment
- Implement operational controls and standards
- Support digital forensics
- Manage communication with relevant parties
- Manage security operations
Legal, Risk and Compliance (13%)
- Articulate legal requirements and unique risks within the cloud environment
- Understand privacy requirements
- Understand audit processes, methodologies, and required adaptations for a cloud environment
- Understand implications of cloud to enterprise risk management
- Understand outsourcing and cloud contract design
Examination sources
- ISC2 CCSP examination adoption notice
CCSP Exam – What to Expect, new outline notice
- ISC2 CCSP Certification Exam Outline
p. 1, cover and effective date
- ISC2 current CCSP outline web page
Current downloadable outline introduction
- ISC2 CCSP Certification Exam Outline
p. 2, About CCSP, controlling scope statement
- ISC2 CCSP Certification Exam Outline
p. 3, CCSP CAT Examination Weights, full Domains / Average Weight table
- ISC2 CCSP Certification Exam Outline
pp. 4–5, Domain 1, topics 1.1–1.6 and all subordinate bullets
- ISC2 CCSP Certification Exam Outline
pp. 6–7, Domain 2, topics 2.1–2.9 and all subordinate bullets
- ISC2 CCSP Certification Exam Outline
p. 8, Domain 3, topics 3.1–3.5 and all subordinate bullets
- ISC2 CCSP Certification Exam Outline
pp. 9–10, Domain 4, topics 4.1–4.7 and all subordinate bullets
- ISC2 CCSP Certification Exam Outline
pp. 11–12, Domain 5, topics 5.1–5.6 and all subordinate bullets
- ISC2 CCSP Certification Exam Outline
pp. 13–14, Domain 6, topics 6.1–6.5 and all subordinate bullets
- ISC2 current CCSP outline web page
How is AI Security Incorporated into the CCSP Domains?, introduction and six domain explanations
- ISC2 CCSP Certification Exam Outline
p. 3, CCSP CAT Examination Information, complete table
- ISC2 Computerized Adaptive Testing
How Does it Work?
- ISC2 Computerized Adaptive Testing
CAT FAQ, How many items will a candidate receive on the CAT exam?
- ISC2 Computerized Adaptive Testing
CAT FAQ, Does a candidate need to score Above Proficiency in all domains in order to pass the exam?
- ISC2 CCSP examination purchase page
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- ISC2 examination registration instructions
Register for Your Certification Exam, registration steps
- ISC2 examination registration instructions
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