7-10 week Certified Cloud Security Professional

10-week hybrid CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) class. The course will be divided into two phases: the first 7 weeks will cover topics required for all students (including those with a CISSP), and the remaining weeks will address material not covered in the CISSP. 

Week 1-7: Core CCSP Content (for all students) 

Week 1: Introduction to Cloud Security Concepts 

Overview of the CCSP certification 

Fundamental cloud computing concepts 

Shared responsibility model 

Introduction to cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models 

Week 2: Cloud Data Security 

Cloud data lifecycle (creation, storage, usage, sharing, archiving, destruction) 

Data security strategies (encryption, tokenization, and masking) 

Implementing cloud data classification and rights management 

Data retention, deletion, and archiving policies 

Week 3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security 

Securing cloud infrastructure components 

Virtualization and container security 

Security considerations for different cloud service models 

Ensuring compliance with cloud provider policies and configurations 

Week 4: Cloud Application Security 

Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) in the cloud 

Cloud application security considerations 

Identity and access management (IAM) in the cloud 

Security testing and vulnerability assessment for cloud applications 

Week 5: Cloud Security Operations 

Incident response and recovery in the cloud 

Cloud monitoring and auditing 

Business continuity and disaster recovery planning 

Legal and regulatory considerations for cloud operations 

Week 6: Legal, Risk, and Compliance 

Legal and regulatory issues related to cloud computing 

Data sovereignty and data privacy regulations 

Risk management strategies for cloud environments 

Compliance requirements and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO/IEC 27001) 

Week 7: Review and Assessment for CISSP Holders 

Comprehensive review of Weeks 1-6 

Mock exams and practice questions 

Q&A sessions and study tips 

Exit point for CISSP holders 

Week 8-10: Advanced Content (for non-CISSP holders) 

Week 8: Advanced Cloud Data Security and Encryption 

In-depth coverage of encryption algorithms and protocols 

Managing encryption keys in cloud environments 

Cloud data storage and retention policies 

Hands-on labs: Implementing data security in cloud services 

Week 9: Advanced Cloud Infrastructure Security and Compliance 

Detailed exploration of cloud infrastructure security design 

Threat modeling for cloud environments 

Compliance standards specific to cloud services 

Case studies: Cloud security incidents and lessons learned 

Week 10: Cloud Security Architecture and Exam Prep 

Cloud security architecture design principles 

Integrating cloud security into enterprise architecture 

Final review of CCSP domains 

Exam preparation strategies and final practice exams 

Host or Publisher Anna Kepshire, KEP Training