CCSP — Certified Cloud Security Professional
The gold standard vendor-neutral cloud security certification and the most recognized cloud security credential globally for senior roles. Covers the full cloud security domain across architecture, data security, platform security, application security, operations, and compliance — all six ISC2 domains at a strategic and technical level. Requires five years of IT experience including three in cloud security. DoD 8140 approved and expected for senior cloud security architect and CISO roles in government and large enterprise. The main criticism is that it's broad rather than deep, reflecting the breadth of the ISC2 CBK approach. Valuable primarily for demonstrating cloud security seniority and satisfying compliance requirements rather than proving hands-on technical cloud skill.
| Issuer | ISC2 |
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| Level | expert |
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| Domains | Cloud Security |
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| Practical weight | 0% |
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| Cost (USD) | 599 |
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| Renewal | 3 years |
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| DoD 8140 | Yes |
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| Skills | cloud_security_architecture, cloud_data_security, cloud_platform_infrastructure_security, cloud_application_security, cloud_operations, legal_risk_compliance, cloud_governance |
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