Certified Cloud Security Professional Training Course.
Introduction
The Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification is a globally recognized credential that validates a professional’s expertise in securing cloud environments and data. This 5-day intensive training course covers the essential cloud security principles, tools, and best practices needed to manage cloud security risks and protect data. Participants will learn about cloud computing models, security frameworks, governance, risk management, and compliance requirements specific to cloud environments. By the end of the course, participants will be well-prepared to take the CCSP certification exam and demonstrate their proficiency in cloud security.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will:
- Understand the fundamentals of cloud computing and cloud security.
- Learn to design, manage, and secure cloud environments in line with industry standards and best practices.
- Gain expertise in cloud data security, cloud platform security, and cloud application security.
- Learn how to assess and mitigate cloud security risks and comply with regulatory frameworks.
- Be fully prepared to take the CCSP certification exam and advance their career in cloud security.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Cloud security professionals, network engineers, and IT security experts seeking to specialize in cloud security.
- Cloud architects, security engineers, and cloud solutions providers looking to deepen their knowledge of cloud security.
- Professionals who are preparing for the CCSP certification exam.
- Anyone interested in gaining advanced knowledge of securing cloud environments.
Day 1: Introduction to Cloud Security and Cloud Computing Models
Session 1: Overview of Cloud Computing
- Introduction to cloud computing: Definitions, benefits, and types of cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Understanding the shared responsibility model in cloud computing
- Cloud service models: Public, private, and hybrid cloud environments
- Key cloud technologies: Virtualization, containerization, and orchestration
Session 2: Cloud Security Fundamentals
- Understanding cloud security challenges and risks
- Cloud security principles and strategies
- The role of security in cloud adoption and migration
- Cloud security frameworks and standards (ISO/IEC 27017, CSA, NIST)
Day 2: Cloud Data Security and Platform Security
Session 3: Cloud Data Security
- Protecting data in the cloud: Encryption, tokenization, and key management
- Data classification, retention, and privacy in cloud environments
- Managing data security risks in multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures
- Cloud storage and backup strategies: Ensuring data availability and redundancy
- Cloud data access controls and data loss prevention (DLP)
Session 4: Cloud Platform Security
- Securing cloud platforms and cloud service providers (CSPs)
- Cloud infrastructure and network security: Virtual private clouds, firewalls, and load balancers
- Identity and access management (IAM) in the cloud: Multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO)
- Protecting cloud-based APIs and microservices
- Container security and serverless computing security
Day 3: Cloud Application Security and Cloud Security Operations
Session 5: Cloud Application Security
- Securing cloud applications: Threat modeling and secure development practices
- Application security testing: Vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and code reviews
- Securing APIs and web applications in the cloud
- Cloud-native security tools for application security (e.g., static and dynamic analysis)
- DevSecOps: Integrating security into the CI/CD pipeline
Session 6: Cloud Security Operations
- Cloud security monitoring and incident response
- Cloud logging, event management, and security information and event management (SIEM)
- Securing cloud workloads and managing cloud security at scale
- Security operations center (SOC) for cloud environments
- Threat intelligence and cloud-specific attack vectors (e.g., misconfigurations, data breaches)
Day 4: Cloud Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance
Session 7: Cloud Governance and Risk Management
- Risk management principles for cloud environments
- Risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies in the cloud
- Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) in the cloud
- Implementing cloud governance frameworks and policies
- Securing cloud-based development and operations workflows
Session 8: Cloud Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
- Overview of cloud-specific compliance frameworks: GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS
- Managing compliance and privacy in the cloud
- Ensuring data protection and regulatory compliance in multi-cloud environments
- Cloud security certifications and audits
- Third-party cloud service provider assessments and due diligence
Day 5: Exam Preparation, Best Practices, and CCSP Certification Review
Session 9: Cloud Security Best Practices
- Best practices for securing cloud environments: Data protection, network security, identity management
- Building a security culture for cloud adoption and cloud-first organizations
- Incident response and disaster recovery planning in the cloud
- Cloud security certifications: How to choose the right cloud security framework for your organization
Session 10: Preparing for the CCSP Exam
- Review of key concepts and domains of the CCSP exam
- Practice exam questions and mock tests for certification preparation
- Exam-taking strategies: Time management, understanding question formats, and tips for success
- Final Q&A session to address participant queries and ensure exam readiness