Take your career to the next level by becoming an ISC2 certified cloud security professional (CCSP)

Key Features

● Prepares you to crack the ISC2 CCSP exam successfully.

● Provides you with concrete knowledge and skills to secure your organization’s cloud.

● Covers all six domains of the CCSP exam in detail for a clear understanding of cloud security.

Description

Cloud security is a rapidly evolving field, demanding professionals with specialized knowledge and expertise. This book equips you with the foundational understanding and practical skills necessary to excel in this critical domain, preparing you to confidently pass the CCSP exam.

Discover cloud computing basics, security, and risk management in this book. Learn about data security intricacies, infrastructure protection, and secure configuration. Proactively manage risks with vulnerability assessments, threat mitigation, and incident response. Understand legal and privacy considerations, including international regulations. Dive into identity and access management using tools like SSO and CASBs. Explore cloud application architecture, incorporating security tools like WAFs and API gateways. Get ready for certifications like CCSP with dedicated exam preparation sections.

Arm yourself with the knowledge and practical skills cultivated throughout this guide. Confidently navigate the ever-evolving landscape, tackle real-world challenges, and stand out as a CCSP certified professional.

What you will learn

● You will learn about cloud concepts, secure architectures, and secure design.

● You will learn how to secure data, applications, and infrastructure in the cloud.

● Understand data residency and legal considerations for cloud data storage.

● Implement risk management frameworks for cloud environments.

● You will learn to navigate laws and regulations, manage risk, and ensure compliance.

Who this book is for

This book is intended for security architects, security consultants, security engineers, security analysts, cloud architects, cloud engineers, cloud consultants, cloud administrators, cloud security analysts, and professional cloud developers who wish to secure cloud environments, architectures, designs, applications, and operations.

Table of Contents

1. Understanding Cloud Computing Concepts

2. Concepts and Design Principles of Cloud Security

3. Evaluating Cloud Service Providers

4. Discover, Classify, and Manage Cloud Data

5. Cloud Storage Architectures and their Security Technologies

6. Cloud Infrastructure and Components

7. Datacenter Security

8. Risk Management in the Cloud

9. Cloud Security Controls

10. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

11. Secure Development, Awareness, and Training

12. Security Testing and Software Verification

13. Specifics of Cloud Security Architecture

14. Identity and Access Management

15. Infrastructure Security

16. Secure Configuration

17. Security Operations

18. Legal and Regulatory Requirements in the Cloud

19. Privacy

20. Cloud Auditing and Enterprise Risk Management

21. Contracts and the Cloud

22. Duties of a CCSP

23. Exam Tips

24. Exam Questions

“I was impressed by how well-structured the book is, offering clear and expert guidance that makes complex concepts easy to understand. The comprehensive coverage of topics and practical examples will ensure that you are well-prepared for the exam.”

Oluwaseyi Akinseesin, Top Information Security Voice on LinkedIn, Senior Manager, IT & Operational Risk Management at RBC

“In a crowded field of boot camps, in-person/online training and books, this book is another wonderful addition to mastering CCSP fundamentals.”

Naga Raju Narayanaswamy, Program Manager at Google

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

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