CCSP (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional Exam Guide: Build your knowledge to pass the CCSP exam with expert guidance - Softcover

Omar A. Turner; Navya Lakshmana

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1838987665 ISBN 13: 9781838987664

Publisher: Packt Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

Become a Certified Cloud Security Professional and open new avenues for growth in your career

Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources including mock exams, flashcards, exam tips, and the eBook PDF

Key Features

• Gain confidence to pass the CCSP exam with tricks, techniques, and mock tests
• Break down complex technical topics with the help of two experienced CCSP bootcamp educators
• Learn all you need to know about cloud security to excel in your career beyond the exam

Book Description

Preparing for the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) exam can be challenging, as it covers a wide array of topics essential for advancing a cybersecurity professional’s career by validating their technical skills. To prepare for the CCSP exam, you need a resource that not only covers all the exam objectives but also helps you prepare for the format and structure of the exam.

Written by two seasoned cybersecurity professionals with a collective experience of hundreds of hours training CCSP bootcamps, this CCSP study guide reflects the journey you’d undertake in such training sessions.

The chapters are packed with up-to-date information necessary to pass the (ISC)2 CCSP exam. Additionally, to boost your confidence, the book provides self-assessment questions, exam tips, and mock exams with detailed answer explanations. You’ll be able to deepen your understanding using illustrative explanations that briefly review key points.

As you progress, you’ll delve into advanced technical aspects of cloud domain security, such as application security, design, managing and securing data, and infrastructure in the cloud using best practices and legal policies and procedures.

By the end of this guide, you’ll be ready to breeze through the exam and tackle real-world cloud security challenges with ease.

What you will learn

• Gain insights into the scope of the CCSP exam and why it is important for your security career
• Familiarize yourself with core cloud security concepts, architecture, and design principles
• Analyze cloud risks and prepare for worst-case scenarios
• Delve into application security, mastering assurance, validation, and verification
• Explore privacy, legal considerations, and other aspects of the cloud infrastructure
• Understand the exam registration process, along with valuable practice tests and learning tips

Who this book is for

This CCSP book is for IT professionals, security analysts, and professionals who want to pursue a career in cloud security, aiming to demonstrate real-world skills. It also caters to existing IT and security professionals looking to acquire practical cloud security expertise and validate their proficiency through the CCSP certification. To get started with this book, a solid understanding of cloud technologies and cybersecurity basics is necessary.

Table of Contents

1. Core Cloud Concepts
2. Cloud Reference Architecture
3. Top Threats and Essential Cloud Security Concepts and Controls
4. Design Principles for Secure Cloud Computing
5. How to Evaluate Your Cloud Service Provider
6. Cloud Data Security Concepts and Architectures
7. Data Governance Essentials
8. Essential Infrastructure and Platform Components for a Secure Data Center
9. Analyzing Risk
10. Security Control Implementation
11. Planning for the Worst-Case Scenario – Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
12. Application Security
13. Secure Software Development Life Cycle
14. Assurance, Validation, and Verification in Security
15. Application-Centric Cloud Architecture

(N.B. Please use the Read Sample option to see further chapters)

About this title

About the Author

Omar A. Turner is a Managing Director of Cloud Security for Microsoft, where he brings over 25 years of experience supporting, deploying, architecting, and securing solutions for startups and globally recognized organizations. He holds numerous certifications including the CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, CISA, and CISM and holds B.S. degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science. Omar is passionate about cybersecurity enablement and training as well as career mentoring for those looking to start their journey in the amazing and important field of cloud security.

Navya Lakshmana, a proficient cybersecurity professional with a decade of experience in Information Technology, earned her bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Currently employed in a healthcare organization, Navya holds distinguished certifications, including CISSP, CCSP, GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN), and GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN). Beyond her professional endeavors, Navya is dedicated to cybersecurity education. As the founder of "CyberPlatter," a YouTube channel, she passionately educates cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals alike. CyberPlatter serves as a valuable resource, offering insights, tutorials, and guidance to empower individuals in navigating the dynamic and challenging landscape of cybersecurity.

Edition details

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• ISBN 10: 1838987665
• ISBN 13: 9781838987664
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 560