Ccsp Guide Pdf

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(ISC)2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Study Guide, 3rd Edition is your ultimate resource for the CCSP exam. As the only official study guide reviewed and endorsed by (ISC)2, this guide helps you prepare faster and smarter with the Sybex study tools that include pre-test assessments that show you what you know, and areas you need further review. In this completely rewritten 3rd Edition, experienced cloud security professionals Mike Chapple and David Seidl use their extensive training and hands on skills to help you prepare for the CCSP exam. Objective maps, exercises, and chapter review questions help you gauge your progress along the way, and the Sybex interactive online learning environment includes access to a PDF glossary, hundreds of flashcards, and two complete practice exams. Covering all CCSP domains, this book walks you through Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design, Cloud Data Security, Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security, Cloud Application Security, Cloud Security Operations, and Legal, Risk, and Compliance with real-world scenarios to help you apply your skills along the way.

The CCSP credential from (ISC)2 and the Cloud Security Alliance is designed to show employers that you have what it takes to keep their organization safe in the cloud. Learn the skills you need to be confident on exam day and beyond.

As organizations become increasingly reliant on cloud-based IT, the threat to data security looms larger. Employers are seeking qualified professionals with a proven cloud security skillset, and the CCSP credential brings your resume to the top of the pile. (ISC)2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Study Guide gives you the tools and information you need to earn that certification and apply your skills in a real-world setting.

David Seidl, CISSP, is Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Miami University. He holds multiple technical certifications including GPEN, GCIH, PenTest+, and CySA+ and has written books on security certification and cyberwarfare.

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Before we get started let me clearly state this is the method I used and it worked for me. I couldn't have passed this exam on the first attempt without the help and guidance from a few key websites, videos and discord channels. I also highly recommend you dedicate a good amount of hours each week to studying for this exam or you will fail on your first attempt and waste your $600.

The exam itself is difficult and I found it more difficult than the CISSP exam. However, I have met CCSPs that said it's much easier than the CISSP. I guess it really depends on what pool of 125 questions you randomly get assigned to you.

There are not many CCSP certification holders currently and the cert is still new. As of writing this article there is less than 10k CCSP in the world, compare that with 150k CISSP holders, now that's rare!

With businesses currently in the process of "forklifting" or migrating their data, systems and workflows to the cloud, now it the best time to say you hold a cloud security certificate, specifically the CCSP. The ROI for this cert is only going to keep going up with more and more businesses moving to cloud technology. These businesses will need cloud security professionals to manage and maintain these cloud assets.

For me the best resource was retaining all my knowledge from the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional). There is a ton of overlap between the two certs. However, you don't have to pass the CISSP before you take the CCSP and I personally know a number of people who passed just studying the right material. Lets go over the key materials to use.

If you are just starting out studying for the CCSP I suggest first reading the exam outline offered by (ISC) here. After you read the outline make sure you are ready to fully devote the time and effort into slaying the beast! I am referring to dedicating 10-20 hours a week for the next few weeks and 1500-2500 practice questions. If you think you are mentally ready to take the journey then continue reading below.

1. (ISC) Official Study Guide (must read) (10/10) link - This is the most important piece of literature you must read to pass the CCSP. The author Ben Malisow is great at simplifying and giving examples for the main concepts in each chapter. It's a relatively easy read and most of the end of chapter questions help you retain the knowledge. Note: The end of chapter questions are really easy questions and are there to help you remember what you read. Don't gauge your readiness to pass the exam by these questions. Note 2: While this book is great for passing CCSP it doesn't cover everything, you need to supplement your studies with the items below.
2. (ISC) Official Practice Tests (online or book) (10/10) link - This question bank of 1000+ practice questions are key to passing the CCSP. It's going to take some time but you need to go through ALL of these questions. I personally bought the book and used the code to activate the online version via Wiley. The online version will track your progress and show where you need more study. Don't be discouraged if you are scoring low, I think my average score was 80%. Started out around 68% and slowly worked my way up after finishing all the questions. Note: Be sure to read the ISC2 official study guide first before attempting these questions
3. Discord and Reddit (9/10) - A great place to meet other IT security professionals that are studying for the same exam. I joined the Reddit r/CCSP as well as Destination Certification. On these online discussion platforms are actual cyber security professionals like Adam Gordon who actually does a boot camp for CCSP and CISSP for free! If you join the Discord server you will see CCSP as a channel. I highly recommend the "Pinned Notes" in that channel, it's a gold mine to passing CCSP.
4. ITPro.tv (8/10) - The only reason I signed up for ITPro.tv was because of the CCSP course by Adam Gordon. This course is great and probably prepared me the most for the items not covered in the study guide. I used the app version and listened while I took my son for a walk around the neighborhood most nights. ITPro.tv is also great for the CISSP accelerated course.
5. SAML video by Prabh Nair (8/10) - This video is great for understanding how SAML, SSO and federation identity management works. I highly suggest you watch this video and understand the idea and concepts behind this technology.
6. PocketPrep CCSP (7/10) - This is an app I downloaded that had a large pool of questions taken from the "CCSP All in One" book. This does cost you a monthly fee ($19.99/mo) but it's probably worth it just for the large amount of questions the app offers and it can show you the domains you are weak in. I was averaging about 83% when I finished all the questions. To get this app you simply type in pocketprep on your app store and download it.
7. CCSP Alukos (7/10) link - This is must read a day or two before your test. It is an index of everything you need to know on the CCSP. The author Michael Ferullo lays out his own understanding and definition for each item. If you are unfamiliar or not grasping something specific, look it up here. Again, great tool and should be included in your studies.
8. Cloud Guardians by Gwen Bettwy (7/10) link - Another last minute read before your exam date. This is a quick outline of the CCSP topics. I read this in about 3 hours. The book is great at refreshing your mind before the exam and it also covers some items not found anywhere else.
9. Cloud Security Alliance Working Groups (7/10) link - CSA leads the way when it comes to the cloud and securing it. I would highly suggest reading their working groups specifically: Cloud Key Management, Cloud Controls Matrix, Hybrid Cloud Security, Cloud Incident Response, Security as a Services, and Top Threats. I would also check out their CSA Guidance 4.0, a great way to start your studies.
10. OWASP (7/10) link - Know em, understand em.

• CCSP for Dummies - This book can often be found at a local library and therefore usually free however the questions were a bit off and the explanations of the concepts was rather confusing.
• CCSP All in One - Not a bad book but I had trouble staying focused reading this book. I did like most of the questions it provided however.
• CCCure - Not a fan, questions had a lot of questionable answers.
• Any exam dumps - No.. just don't.
• Paid CCSP Boot camps - I think these are a huge waste of money. It really depends on who you have as an instructor and they usually cost a boatload. I would avoid them unless your employer is willing to pay for it. You can pass this exam without any paid boot camps.

Before studying for this exam I thought I knew cloud technology and securing it pretty well, I was wrong. While studying you will learn how to approach risk from an enterprise cloud prospective, new technologies and how they help protect assets, laws and regulations not only for your country but how other countries view cloud technology. For example, I had no idea that certain countries can claim your data if it passes through their jurisdiction, making it it very important you know where your data is and how it's getting there.

As I mentioned earlier you need to dedicate time to studying. You may get burnt out and that's when I start just doing some practice questions for a few days and that's it. Give your brain a break when you feel you need one. Keep in mind this is NOT a memorization exam. The exam will test your understanding of the 6 domains, not how well you can memorize ISO/NIST numbers.

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