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ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

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Your Study Path

CCSP ISC2 Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Phase 1: Cloud FoundationsYou are here

Review cloud models, architecture, and secure design principles.

18
hours
2

Phase 2: Data and Platform Security

Drill data protection and platform/infrastructure security controls.

24
hours
3

Phase 3: AppSec and Operations

Cover secure development and operational cloud security controls.

22
hours
4

Phase 4: Legal, Risk, and Full Mocks

Finish with compliance, risk scenarios, and CAT-style mixed practice.

20
hours
Estimated total study time
84 hours
That's about 9 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CCSP Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
No mandatory degree requirement
Experience
Minimum 5 years cumulative paid IT experience, including 3 years in cybersecurity and 1 year in a CCSP domain (waiver options apply)
Additional Requirements
  • Candidates without required experience may become Associate of ISC2 after passing
  • Certification maintenance requires CPEs and annual AMF
  • CCSP exams are delivered at ISC2-authorized Pearson VUE test centers

CCSP Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8-14 weeks for experienced cloud security professionals

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE (ISC2-authorized test centers)

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

For ISC2 CAT exams: retest after 30 test-free days following first attempt, 60 days after second attempt, and 90 days after third/subsequent attempts; maximum 4 attempts in 12 months.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$599
Total Estimated Cost$599 initial exam + ongoing AMF
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200 Practice Questions

CCSP-style coverage across all six official cloud security domains.

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What You'll Study

14 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

CCSP Exam Details

ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Administered by ISC2

Official Source
700 out of 1000 points
Passing Score
100-150
Questions
3
Hours
$599 USD (Americas standard registration)
Exam Fee
Study time: No official study-hour requirement; eligibility is based on documented work-experience requirements.
Prerequisites: 5 years cumulative paid IT experience, including 3 years in cybersecurity and 1 year in one or more CCSP domains (CISSP can substitute full experience requirement)
Valid for: 3-year certification cycle (with annual AMF and CPE maintenance)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official ISC2 content outline

Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design17%

Cloud concepts, models, architecture, and secure design principles.

Cloud Data Security20%

Data lifecycle controls, classification, protection, and accountability in cloud.

Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security17%

Platform and infrastructure security architecture and protection controls.

Cloud Application Security17%

Secure software lifecycle and application security practices in cloud systems.

Cloud Security Operations16%

Operational security, incident handling, and resilient cloud operations.

Legal, Risk and Compliance13%

Legal requirements, risk, governance, and compliance responsibilities in cloud.

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