Cloud+ — CompTIA Cloud+
CompTIA's vendor-neutral cloud security certification covering cloud architecture, deployment models, security controls, and governance. DoD 8140 approved which is its primary competitive advantage. Less technical depth than AWS Security Specialty or GCAD but accessible without platform-specific cloud experience. Fills the government/contractor pipeline requirement for a cloud security credential that doesn't mandate AWS or Azure knowledge. In the practitioner community it's considered less rigorous than platform-specific alternatives, but for government roles where DoD approval matters and platform neutrality is required, Cloud+ serves a genuine purpose.
| Issuer | CompTIA |
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| Level | intermediate |
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| Domains | Cloud Security |
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| Practical weight | 25% |
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| Cost (USD) | 358 |
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| Renewal | 3 years |
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| DoD 8140 | Yes |
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| Skills | cloud_architecture_basics, cloud_security_controls, cloud_deployment_models, virtualization_security, identity_management_cloud, cloud_incident_response, cloud_governance_basics |
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