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by Omar A. Turner (Author), Navya Lakshmana (Author)
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
- Core Cloud Concepts
- Cloud Reference Architecture
- Top Threats and Essential Cloud Security Concepts and Controls
- Design Principles for Secure Cloud Computing
- How to Evaluate Your Cloud Service Provider
- Cloud Data Security Concepts and Architectures
- Data Governance Essentials
(N.B. Please use the Read Sample option to see further chapters)
