CCSP Certification
Certified Cloud Security Professional
Earning the globally recognised CCSP is a proven way to build your career and better secure critical assets in the cloud.
Secure critical assets in the cloud
Earning the globally recognised 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 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.
Download the complete guide to the CCSP certification, exam and training pathways.
Guide to CCSP (PDF)What the CCSP represents
Demonstrates the advanced technical skills and knowledge to design, manage and secure data, applications and infrastructure in the cloud.
Learners who don't pass the exam on their first attempt may access the same training again at no cost within one year from the end of the initial training. The guarantee covers the cost of the second course.
What to expect on the CCSP exam
The CCSP exam covers six domains.
Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design
Cloud Data Security
Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security
Cloud Application Security
Cloud Security Operations
Legal, Risk and Compliance
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 roles such as:
Required work experience
To qualify, you must pass the exam and have at least five years of cumulative 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 ISC2 CCSP Exam Outline.
Get CCSP training that's right for you
With self-paced or online instructor-led training, there's an option to fit your schedule and learning style — reviewing the relevant domains and topics to prepare you for the rigorous CCSP exam.
CCSP Online Self-Paced Training
Official ISC2 online self-paced CCSP training uses artificial intelligence to customise your learning journey — pinpointing the areas that need additional focus and guiding your exam prep in a way that's truly personalised. It covers the advanced technical skills and knowledge for designing, managing and securing data, applications and infrastructure in the cloud.
- Self-paced online adaptive learning journey
- Data-driven analytics dashboard for real-time feedback
- Robust search functionality to narrow topics
- Pre- and post-course assessments
- Knowledge checks and end-of-domain quizzes
- Official ISC2 CCSP eTextbook
- Official ISC2 CCSP Study Questions eBook
- Interactive content
- Domain-by-domain study sheets with key points
- Email content support
- Online interactive flash cards
- Glossary of terms
- 24/7/365 chat technical support
Learners receive same-day access to the course materials. Your 90- or 180-day access starts at the date of purchase.
To earn a Validation of Completion
- Complete and pass each domain with a score of 75% or higher (all knowledge checks and the end-of-domain assessment).
- Complete the Learner Acknowledgement, verifying you are enrolled and authorised to take the final assessment.
- Complete and pass the final assessment with a score of 75% or higher.
- Complete the course evaluation survey.
A Validation of Completion is issued on completion and remains valid for three years from the issue date. It may be used to prepare for professional certification, but does not demonstrate competency, establish expertise or imply licensing or accreditation in any field. To earn the CCSP certification, you must pass the exam and meet the experience requirements.
CCSP Online Instructor-Led Training
Live virtual learning led by an ISC2 Authorized Instructor — a CCSP-certified expert who brings the content to life through meaningful dialogue, real-world scenarios and integrated practice questions. Explore concepts and connect theory to real-world applications as you build the expertise required to design, implement and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program.
- Instructor-led study plan
- Official ISC2 CCSP eTextbook
- Official ISC2 CCSP Study Questions eBook
- NEW! Official ISC2 eWorkbook
- Live virtual learning led by an ISC2 Authorized Instructor
- Peer discussions
- Session recordings
- Applied scenarios and case studies
- Practice questions
- Glossary of terms
- Pre- and post-course assessments
- Technical support chat
*Access one week in advance of live virtual training to prepare.
Upcoming live virtual sessions
Choose the schedule that works best for you — full-time (5 days) or part-time (8 weeks).
Access duration & terms
Online Instructor-Led Training
Applies to instructor-led purchases without an exam.
- Course materials / videos: 180-day access from the date of your first live session (accessible up to one week before the first session).
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from the date of first access.
Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam
- Course materials / videos: 180-day access from your first live session (accessible up to one week before).
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from the date of first access.
- Exam: 365 days from the purchase date to sit your exam.
Ready to earn your CCSP?
"Prove your cloud security expertise and secure critical assets in the cloud with confidence."
