What is the average salary for a certified cloud security professional?
The Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification prepares for the following careers, which all command different salaries (source: Indeed.com):
- Enterprise architect – Salary $147,283 per year on average
- Security administrator – Salary $87,653 per year on average
- Systems engineer – Salary $113,378 per year on average
- Security architect – Salary $114,376 per year on average
- Security engineer – Salary $82,986 per year on average
- Security manager – Salary $77,403 per year on average
- Systems architect – Salary $142,959 per year on average
What is the cost of a CCSP certification?
You can expect to pay $599 to take the CCSP exam. There is also a $50 rescheduling fee and a $100 cancellation fee.
What are the pre-requirements for earning the CISSP?
To qualify for this cybersecurity certification, you must pass the exam and have at least five years of cumulative work experience in information technology, of which three years must be in information security, and one year in one or more of the six domains of the ISC2 CCSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).
Learn more about CCSP Experience Requirements.
What are the CCSP domains?
The CCSP exam covers 6 different domains, including:
- Domain 1. Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design
- Domain 2. Cloud Data Security
- Domain 3. Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security
- Domain 4. Cloud Application Security
- Domain 5. Cloud Security Operations
- Domain 6. Legal, Risk and Compliance
Candidates must demonstrate mastery of all six CCSP domains in order to earn their CCSP certification.
What is a CCSP?
The CCSP, or Certified Cloud Security Professional, is an in-demand certification that is earned by passing the CCSP exam from (ISC)2. The CCSP shows you have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to design, manage and secure data, applications and infrastructure in the cloud using best practices, policies and procedures established by our certified members and cybersecurity experts around the globe.
What job titles are most common for people who hold (ISC)2's CISSP Certification?
There are a large variety of CISSP jobs available globally. Some of these job titles include cloud architect, cloud engineer, cloud consultant, cloud administrator, cloud security analyst, cloud specialist, auditor of cloud computing services, professional cloud developer and any other job for professionals who manage or oversee cloud security architecture, and design.
Does this course prepare you for a certification?
Yes, this course helps prepare student for the CCSP® - Certified Cloud Security Professional certification, which is provided through (ISC)2.
How long does it take to complete this course?
After you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.
When can I start this course?
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