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ISC2 CCSP Full Course & Practice Exam (2026)

Name: ISC2 CCSP Full Course & Practice Exam (2026)
Rating: 4.6 (1254 reviews)

Updated for the 2026 CCSP Exam Outline | All 6 Domains Covered + Full Practice Exam

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Created byJason Dion • 3 Million+ Enrollments Worldwide, Dion Training Solutions, Dion Training Solutions • ATO for ITIL & PRINCE2, Dion Training Solutions • ATO for ITIL & PRINCE2, Brandon Spencer, Jason Dion • 2.8 Million+ Enrollments Worldwide

Last updated 9/2026

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What you'll learn

Design and evaluate secure cloud architectures using industry best practices and security frameworks
Protect cloud data through encryption, key management, data classification, and data lifecycle management
Implement security controls for cloud platforms, infrastructure, virtualization, and networking components
Apply secure software development and application security practices in cloud environments
Manage cloud security operations, including monitoring, incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery
Assess legal, regulatory, risk, privacy, and compliance requirements affecting cloud environments

Course content

26 sections • 178 lectures • 19h 59m total length

Start Here: How To Pass The CCSP Exam8:08
Master the ISC2 CCSP certification by understanding the six domains, computer adaptive testing, and a 700/1000 passing score, with an emphasis on applying cloud security concepts rather than memorization.
Your Course Roadmap: How to Maximize Your Results8:36
Meet Your Instructor5:25
Download your free study guide0:04
Checkpoint: Introduction

Cloud Computing Concepts3:09
What is Cloud Computing (OBJ. 1.1)7:49
Explore the fundamentals of cloud computing, including on-demand access to virtualized resources, differences from traditional it systems, off-prem vs on-prem, and the flexibility, scalability, cloud backups, and migration benefits.
Understanding Virtualization (OBJ. 1.1)8:26
Cloud Roles And Responsibilities (OBJ. 1.1)7:31
Identify the cloud roles: provider, customer, partner, broker, and regulator, and explain how their security and governance responsibilities align under the shared responsibility model.
Cloud Computing Technologies - Part 1 (OBJ. 1.1)7:57
Cloud Computing Technologies - Part 2 (OBJ. 1.1)8:55
Cloud Computing Capabilities (OBJ. 1.1)8:33
Checkpoint: Cloud Computing Concepts

Cloud Reference Architecture3:47
Cloud Deployment Considerations (OBJ. 1.2)8:24
Master cloud deployment decisions by aligning interoperability, portability, and reversibility with availability, security, privacy, and governance while managing SLAs, vendor lock-in and lockout risks, and regulatory compliance across multi-cloud environments.
Cloud Deployment Models (OBJ. 1.2)6:18
Cloud Service Models (OBJ. 1.2)7:19
Shared Security Responsibility (OBJ. 1.2)6:57
Impacts of Emerging Technologies (OBJ. 1.2)14:00
Explore how ai/ml, data science, blockchain, IoT, containers, edge, and confidential computing reshape cloud design, security, and governance, highlighting trust boundaries and cryptographic agility.
Checkpoint: Cloud Reference Architecture

Cloud Security Concepts3:23
Common Cloud Vulnerabilities (OBJ. 1.3)7:20
Virtualization Security - Part 1 (OBJ. 1.3)7:53
Virtualization Security - Part 2 (OBJ. 1.3)8:11
Security Threats In The Cloud - Part 1 (OBJ. 1.3, 3.3)11:16
Security Threats In The Cloud - Part 2 (OBJ. 1.3, 3.3)10:31
Identify and mitigate the remaining CSA Egregious 11 cloud threats—from insecure interfaces and APIs to limited visibility and abuse—using strong authentication, encryption, monitoring, and the shared responsibility model.
AI/ML in Cloud Security (OBJ. 1.6)12:54
Security Hygiene Practices (OBJ. 1.3)6:28
Checkpoint: Cloud Security Concepts

Secure Cloud Design4:11
Secure Design Principles (OBJ. 1.4)10:33
Functional Security Requirements (OBJ. 1.4)6:57
Cloud Application Architecture (OBJ. 4.6)8:47
Supplemental Security Components (OBJ. 4.6)7:20
API Gateways (OBJ. 4.6)8:37
Sandboxing (OBJ. 4.6)6:29
Guest Operating System Toolsets (OBJ. 5.1)9:10
High Availability (OBJ. 5.2)7:02
Explore how high availability keeps cloud services operational through clustered hosts, failover, load balancing, availability zones, and achieve five nines availability to minimize downtime.
Application Virtualization and Orchestration (OBJ. 4.6)7:41
Learn how application virtualization abstracts apps from the host using containers and microservices, and explore orchestration tools like Kubernetes to automate deployment and security.
Checkpoint: Secure Cloud Design

Risk Management4:07
Risk Frameworks (OBJ. 6.4)6:43
Data Roles and Responsibilities (OBJ. 6.4)8:36
Explore data roles and responsibilities in cloud risk management, including data subject, owner, controller, processor, and custodian, with governance, rights, encryption, and GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA compliance.
Risk Treatment Strategies (OBJ. 3.3, 6.4)6:51
Making Risk Decisions (OBJ. 6.4)5:20
Performance And Risk Indicators (OBJ. 6.4)4:25
Explore performance and risk indicators for cloud environments, including KPIs and KRIs, to measure risk management effectiveness, monitor security controls, and guide decision making.
Supply Chain Management (OBJ. 4.5, 6.5)5:29
Conducting Risk Assessments (OBJ. 3.3, 6.4)6:53
Threat Modeling Concepts (OBJ. 4.3)5:30
Threat Modeling Methodologies (OBJ. 4.3)8:05
Checkpoint: Risk Management

Governance and Compliance4:47
Understand how legal, regulatory, and contractual frameworks govern cloud environments, addressing data jurisdiction, privacy obligations, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and contract management.
Legal Requirements and Risks (OBJ. 6.1)5:36
Legal Frameworks (OBJ. 6.1)5:48
Apply GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO/IEC 27001/27018, and CSA controls to cloud governance and data privacy across jurisdictions. Build compliant, secure cloud services that address data residency and multi-tenancy.
Understanding Privacy Requirements (OBJ. 6.2)12:08
Understand privacy requirements in the cloud by distinguishing contractual and regulated data, including PHI and PII, across laws like GDPR, FERPA, PIPEDA, HIPAA, and India's DPDP Act.
Privacy Impact Assessments (OBJ. 6.2)5:37
Regulatory Transparency Requirements (OBJ. 6.4)10:16
Business Contract Requirements (OBJ. 6.5)6:03
Vendor Contract Requirements (OBJ. 6.5)5:46
Learn how to manage cloud vendor contracts through assessments, data portability, and migration support while addressing lock-in risks, vendor viability, and escrow agreements to protect continuity.
Contract Management (OBJ. 6.5)5:56
Managing Stakeholder Communications (OBJ. 5.5)5:46
Manage stakeholder communications in cloud environments by aligning vendors, customers, partners, regulators, and internal teams through clear contracts, timely incident updates, and transparent regulatory reporting.
Checkpoint: Governance and Compliance

Cloud Infrastructure Security3:15
Cloud Infrastructure Components (OBJ. 3.1)11:28
Identify and describe the five main cloud infrastructure components—compute, storage, networking, virtualization, and the management plane—and explain their security and management in a secure, scalable cloud environment.
Infrastructure Management Tools (OBJ. 5.1)5:55
Infrastructure Security Requirements (OBJ. 5.1)8:01
Security Of the Cloud (OBJ. 3.4)6:24
System Security Controls (OBJ. 3.4)7:21
Storage Security Controls (OBJ. 3.4)6:32
Communication Security Controls (OBJ. 3.4)6:15
Learn how communication security controls protect data in transit in cloud environments, using access controls, encryption, secure protocols, DLP, IDPS, and firewalls.
Checkpoint: Cloud Infrastructure Security

Cloud Provider Security3:16
Assess cloud service providers and design secure data centers by applying ISO/IEC 27017, PCI DSS, and CSA STAR controls. Ensure resilience with N+1/2N, BGP connectivity, fire suppression, and FIPS cryptography.
Physical Data Center Design (OBJ. 3.2)5:01
Environmental Data Center Design (OBJ. 3.2)7:14
Data Center Resilience (OBJ. 3.2)5:28
Cloud Provider Evaluations (OBJ. 1.5)6:44
Common Criteria (OBJ. 1.5)5:08
Learn how the Common Criteria evaluates and certifies security claims of IT products with security targets, protection profiles, and evaluation assurance levels for trusted cloud deployments.
FIPS 140-2 / FIPS 140-3 (OBJ. 1.5)5:18
Checkpoint: Cloud Provider Security

Requirements

At least five years of IT experience, including three years in cybersecurity
Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and security principles
Access to a computer with an internet connection for hands-on labs and practice exams

Description

NEW FOR 2026: This course has been fully updated to align with the latest ISC2 CCSP Exam Outline, effective August 2026. All six CCSP domains have been reviewed and refreshed to reflect current cloud security practices, cloud-native technologies, governance requirements, compliance considerations, and emerging cloud security threats.

The Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Certification Course is a comprehensive training program designed to help cybersecurity professionals, cloud engineers, architects, auditors, and IT leaders develop advanced expertise in securing cloud environments. Fully aligned with the 2026 ISC2 CCSP Exam Outline, this course provides the knowledge and practical understanding needed to design, manage, and secure cloud-based systems while addressing today's evolving security, privacy, governance, and compliance challenges.

Throughout this course, learners will explore cloud security architecture, data protection, platform and infrastructure security, application security, security operations, and legal and regulatory requirements. The curriculum incorporates current cloud technologies, modern security frameworks, cloud-native architectures, and real-world scenarios to prepare candidates to pursue the CCSP certification and advance their cloud security careers.

What's New in the 2026 Update?

Updated to match the ISC2 August 2026 CCSP Exam Outline
Refreshed coverage across all six CCSP domains
Enhanced cloud governance and risk management content
Updated cloud-native security concepts and architectures
Expanded privacy, compliance, and regulatory coverage
New practice questions aligned with current exam objectives
Improved exam preparation guidance and study resources

Domain Discussion

The CCSP certification is organized into six domains that represent the core areas of cloud security knowledge. This course follows the latest ISC2 2026 exam weighting:

Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design (17%)
Learn foundational cloud computing concepts, cloud service and deployment models, cloud reference architectures, cloud governance, and secure design principles. Students will explore cloud adoption strategies, business continuity considerations, risk management, and the impact of emerging technologies on cloud security.
Cloud Data Security (20%)
Gain expertise in protecting cloud-based data throughout its lifecycle. Topics include data classification, ownership, retention, discovery, encryption, tokenization, key management, privacy controls, and compliance requirements for sensitive information.
Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security (17%)
Understand how to secure cloud infrastructure and platforms by implementing security controls across compute, storage, networking, virtualization, and containerized environments. Students will learn to assess infrastructure risks, secure cloud workloads, and support resilience and business continuity objectives.
Cloud Application Security (17%)
Explore secure cloud application development and deployment practices, including secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles, DevSecOps concepts, software assurance, API security, application testing, vulnerability management, and cloud-native application architectures.
Cloud Security Operations (16%)
Develop the skills needed to manage and operate secure cloud environments. Topics include identity and access management, security monitoring, logging, incident response, disaster recovery, vulnerability management, threat detection, digital forensics, and operational security best practices.
Legal, Risk, and Compliance (13%)
Examine the legal, regulatory, and governance requirements affecting cloud environments. Students will learn about privacy regulations, compliance frameworks, audit requirements, third-party risk management, contractual obligations, cross-border data considerations, and enterprise risk management strategies.

Course Features

This course includes:

Complete coverage of the ISC2 CCSP 2026 Exam Outline
Comprehensive study guide and downloadable resources
Domain-based quizzes and knowledge checks
Full-length practice exam
Real-world cloud security examples and scenarios
Exam preparation strategies and study guidance
Lifetime access to future course updates

Whether you're a cloud security professional, architect, engineer, consultant, auditor, or cybersecurity leader, this course provides the knowledge and practical insights needed to secure modern cloud environments and confidently pursue the CCSP certification.

Enroll today and take the next step toward becoming a Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).

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Upon completion of this course, you will earn 23 CEUs towards the renewal of your CISM, CISA, CEH, CompTIA Tech+, A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Cloud+, PenTest+, CySA+, or CASP+ certifications.

Who this course is for:

Cloud Security Engineers, Cloud Architects, and Cloud Security Architects
Cybersecurity Analysts, Security Engineers, and Security Administrators
Information Security Managers, Directors, and Security Consultants
DevSecOps Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, and Systems Engineers
Risk, Governance, Compliance (GRC), and Security Audit Professionals
IT professionals preparing for the CCSP certification exam

ISC2 CCSP Full Course & Practice Exam (2026)

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 22min

Cloud Computing Concepts7 lectures • 52min

Cloud Reference Architecture6 lectures • 47min

Cloud Security Concepts8 lectures • 1hr 8min

Secure Cloud Design10 lectures • 1hr 17min

Risk Management10 lectures • 1hr 2min

Governance and Compliance10 lectures • 1hr 8min

Cloud Infrastructure Security8 lectures • 55min

Cloud Provider Security7 lectures • 38min

Cloud Security Operations8 lectures • 49min

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