Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Course

Secure Your Cloud Future in Riyadh with Our CCSP Course

Ready to become a cloud security champion?  Launch your career to new heights with the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Course offered exclusively at IIPD Global in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  

Become an expert in protecting sensitive data and securing cloud environments in today's ever-evolving digital landscape.

Master the Art of Cloud Security:

Our comprehensive CCSP program equips you with the essential skills to excel in the high-demand field of cloud security.  This course addresses the growing need for qualified professionals who can safeguard critical data and systems within cloud-based environments.  

Through a blend of in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience, you'll gain the expertise necessary to meet industry standards and thrive in a competitive marketplace.

Ideal Candidates for the CCSP Training Course in Riyadh

This CCSP training course is designed to empower a wide range of IT professionals seeking to elevate their careers in the realm of cloud security.  Here are some of the professionals who will benefit most from this program:

• IT and Cloud Security Experts: Enhance your existing knowledge and refine your skills to become a leader in securing cloud environments.
• Enterprise Architects: Gain a comprehensive understanding of cloud security principles to design and implement secure cloud-based solutions for your organization.
• Security Consultants: Expand your expertise to provide valuable guidance to clients on safeguarding their sensitive data in the cloud.
• Systems Engineers: Equip yourself with the necessary skills to configure, manage, and secure cloud systems effectively.
• Security Administrators: Deepen your knowledge to become a critical line of defense in protecting your organization's cloud infrastructure.

If you're an IT professional committed to staying ahead of the curve in cloud security, this CCSP training course is an invaluable investment.

Course Outline

The CCSP course delves into a comprehensive range of topics designed to cultivate a well-rounded understanding of cloud security.  This in-depth program covers crucial areas including:

Domain 1: Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design

Module 1: Understand Cloud Computing Concepts

• Introduction to Cloud Computing
• Benefits of Cloud Computing
• Cloud Computing Definitions
• Cloud Computing Roles
• Key Cloud Computing Characteristics
• Building Block Technologies

Module 2: Describe Cloud Reference Architecture

• Cloud Reference Model
• Conceptual Reference Model
• Cloud Computing Activities
• Cloud Service Capabilities
  Deployment Models
• Cloud Shared Considerations
• Impact of Related Technologies

Module 3: Understand Security Concepts Relevant to Cloud Computing

• Cryptography
• Key Management
• IAM and Access Control
• Data and Media Sanitisation
• Virtualisation Security
• Common Threats
• Network Security

Module 4: Understand the Design Principles of Secure Cloud Computing

• Cloud Secure Data Lifecycle
• Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery (DR) Planning
• Business Continuity Planning
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Security Considerations for Different Cloud Categories

Module 5: Identify Trusted Cloud Services

• Certification Against Criteria

Domain 2: Cloud Data Security

Module 6: Describe Cloud Data Concepts

• Cloud Data Life Cycle Phases
• Data Dispersion

Module 7: Design and Implement Cloud Data Storage Architectures

• Storage Types
• Threats to Storage Types

Module 8: Design and Apply Data Security Technologies and Strategies

• Encryption
• Key Management
• Hashing
• Data De-identification
• Data Masking
• Tokenization
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Module 9: Implement Data Discovery

• Structured Data
• Unstructured Data

Module 10: Implement Data Classification

• Mapping
• Labeling
• Sensitive Data

Module 11: Design and Implement Information Rights Management (IRM)

• Objectives
• Provisioning
• Access Models
• Appropriate Tools

Module 12: Plan and Implement Data Retention, Deletion, and Archiving Policies

• Data Protection Policies
• Data Retention Policies
• Data Deletion Procedures and Mechanisms
• Data Archiving Policies
• Legal Hold

Module 13: Design and Implement Auditability, Traceability, and Accountability of Data Events

• Definition of Event Sources
• Requirement of Identity Attribution
• Logging
• Storage and Analysis of Data Events
• Chain of Custody and Nonrepudiation

Domain 3: Cloud Platform Infrastructure Security

Module 14: Comprehend Cloud Infrastructure Components

• Cloud Infrastructure
• Physical Environment
• Network and Communications
• Compute Parameters of a Cloud Server
• Virtualization
• Storage
• Management Plane

Module 15: Design a Secure Data Centre

• Logical Design
• Physical Design
• Environmental Design

Module 16: Analyse Risks Associated with Cloud Infrastructure

• Risk Assessment and Analysis
• Virtualization Risks
• Counter-Measure Strategies

Module 17: Design and Plan Security Controls

• Physical and Environmental Protection
• System and Communication Protection
• Virtualisation Systems Protection
• Identification, Authentication, and Authorisation in Cloud Infrastructure
• Audit Mechanisms

Module 18: Plan Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Management

• Risks Related to the Cloud Environment
• Business Requirements
• Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Strategy
• Creation, Implementation, and Testing of Plan

Domain 4: Cloud Application Security

Module 19: Advocate Training and Awareness for Application Security

• Cloud Development Basics
• Common Pitfalls
• Common Cloud Vulnerabilities

Module 20: Describe the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Process

• Business Requirements
• Phases and Methodologies

Module 21: Apply the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Cloud-Specific Risks
• Threat Modelling
• Software Configuration Management and Versioning
• Quality of Service (QoS)

Module 22: Apply Cloud Software Assurance and Validation

• Functional Testing
• Security Testing Methodologies

Module 23: Use Verified Secure Software

• Approved API
• Supply-Chain Management
• Validated Open Source Software

Module 24: Comprehend the Specifics of Cloud Application Architecture

• Supplement Security Devices
• Cryptography
• Sandboxing
• Application Virtualisation
• Orchestration

Module 25: Design Appropriate Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions

• Federated Identity
• Identity Providers
• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Multifactor Authentication
• Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

Domain 5: Cloud Security Operations

Module 26: Implement and Build Physical and Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment

• Hardware-Specific Security Configuration Requirements
• Installation and Configuration of Virtualisation Management Tools
• Virtual Hardware-Specific Security Configuration Requirements
• Installation of Guest Operating System (OS) Virtualisation Toolsets

Module 27: Operate Physical and Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment

• Configure Access Control for Local and Remote Access
• Securing Network Configuration
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
• Securing Network Configuration
• Operating System (OS) Hardening Through the Application of Baselines
• Availability of Stand-Alone Hosts
• Availability of Clustered Hosts
• Availability of the Guest OS

Module 28: Manage Physical and Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment

• Access Control for Remote Access
• Operating System (OS) Baseline Compliance Monitoring and Remediation
• Patch Management
• Performance and Capacity Monitoring
• Hardware Monitoring
• Configuration of Host and Guest Operating System (OS) Backup and Restore Functions
• Implementation of Network Security Controls

Module 29: Implement Operational Controls and Standards

• Overview
• Change Management
• Continuity Management
• Information Security Management
• Continual Service Improvement Management
• Incident Management
• Problem Management
• Release and Deployment Management
• Configuration Management
• Service Level Management
• Availability Management
• Capacity Management

Module 30: Support Digital Forensics

• Support Digital Forensics
• Forensic Data Collection Methodologies
• Evidence Management
• Collect, Acquire, and Preserve Digital Evidence

Module 31: Manage Communication with Relevant Parties

• Vendors
• Customers
• Partners
• Regulators
• Other Stakeholders

Module 32: Manage Security Operations

• Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Log Capture and Analysis

Domain 6: Legal, Risk, and Compliance

Module 33: Articulate Legal Requirements and Unique Risks within the Cloud Environment

• Conflicting International Legislation
• Evaluation of Legal Risks Specific to Cloud Computing
• Legal Framework and Guidelines
• eDiscovery
• Forensics Requirements

Module 34: Understand Privacy Issues

• Contractual and Regulated PII
• Country-Specific Legislation and Regulation of PII
• Difference between Confidentiality, Authentication, and Integrity
• Standard Privacy Requirements

Module 35: Understand Audit Process, Methodologies, and Required Adaptations for a Cloud Environment

• Internal and External Audit Control
• Impact of Audit Requirements
• Identify Assurance Challenges of Virtualisation and Cloud
• Types of Audit Reports
• Restrictions of Audit Scope Statements
• Gap Analysis
• Audit Planning
• Internal Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• Internal Information Security Controls System
• Policies
• Identification and Involvement of Relevant Stakeholders
• Specialized Compliance Requirements for Highly Regulated Industries
• Impact of Distributed IT Models

Module 36: Understand Implications of Cloud to Enterprise Risk Management

• Assess Provider's Risk Management Programs
• Difference
• Regulatory Transparency Requirements
• Risk Treatment
• Different Risk Frameworks
• Metrics for Risk Management
• Assessment of the Risk Environment

Module 37: Understand Outsourcing and Cloud Contract Design

• Business Requirements
• Vendor Management
• Contract Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Implementation of Network Security Controls
• Management Plane

Investing in a CCSP certification is an investment in your future.  This program empowers you to become a trusted cloud security professional and opens doors to exciting career opportunities in the booming cloud security industry.  Don't miss out.  Enroll in the CCSP Course at IIPD Global today and unlock your potential as a cloud security expert!