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CCSP (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional Exam Guide

CCSP (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional Exam Guide: Build your knowledge to pass the CCSP exam with expert guidance

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CCSP (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional Exam Guide

Cloud Reference Architecture

In the previous chapter, you were introduced to the most relevant cloud computing characteristics and concepts with regard to cloud service models, cloud deployment models, and the different types of stakeholders in cloud computing. In this chapter, you will learn about the different types of cloud service capabilities that cloud service providers offer to their clients to meet their business requirements, along with getting an overview of the key service models—Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service—and how they map to cloud capabilities.

You will then move on to the five different cloud deployment models and learn how responsibility shifts between the cloud service provider and the cloud service customer depending on the cloud deployment model and cloud services categories in use. The focus will then move to a review of shared considerations for cloud deployments, and an overview of new and emerging...

Cloud Service Models

Cloud consumers try to find solutions to their business and technical needs while searching for cloud service provider offerings that meet their functional and non-functional requirements. Cloud customers look at the service models that the cloud service providers offer and their pricing, and based on that information they are able to conduct a cost and benefit analysis for their business case. The ISO/IEC 17788:2014 (https://www.iso.org/standard/60544.html) standard provides an overview of cloud computing along with a set of terms and definitions for cloud computing, which makes it easier to learn about and discuss the many facets of this technology. You will see this later in the chapter.

The standard describes the following three primary types of cloud service models:

  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS)
  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

You will now review each one of these capabilities separately and examine...

Cloud Service Models and Categories

Cloud computing services are often provided as one of three main service models, also known as service categories. In order to pass the CCSP exam, the (ISC)2 CBK requires you to know the cloud service models and be able to describe their differences.

The NIST Special Publication 800-145 titled The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing defines three fundamental cloud computing service models as follows:

  • IaaS: IaaS is the capability provided to the cloud consumer to provision processing, storage, networks, and other fundamental computing resources where you are able to deploy and run arbitrary software that can include operating systems and applications. The consumer not only manages or controls the underlying cloud infrastructure but also has control over operating systems, storage, and deployed applications; and possibly limited control of select networking components (e.g., host firewalls).
  • PaaS: PaaS is the capability provided to the...

Cloud Deployment Models

Another perspective for looking at cloud computing has to do with the ownership level of cloud infrastructure components rather than looking at the service types being provisioned and utilized. For the CCSP exam, you will be expected to know and learn the following cloud deployment models:

  • Public cloud
  • Private cloud
  • Hybrid cloud
  • Community cloud
  • Multi-cloud

At a high level, you have the first two opposing models, with clear differences in the approach to the ownership level of cloud computing infrastructure components: the public cloud versus the private cloud. Then there are the hybrid and community clouds, with varying levels of ownership and co-sharing of the cloud infrastructure components between customers. The last cloud deployment model, recently introduced to the CCSP CBK, is the multi-cloud deployment model, which is a result of the fact that many cloud customers utilize cloud services from multiple cloud service providers...

Shared Considerations for Cloud Deployments

The adoption of cloud computing involves several considerations that will lead to a combination of technical and business decisions for both cloud service providers and cloud customers. In this section, you will explore several key considerations for cloud deployments:

  • Interoperability: In cloud computing, interoperability can be defined as the capacity of cloud ecosystem components to operate together in achieving desired outcomes. The components of a cloud computing ecosystem may come from several sources, including traditional and cloud sources, as well as public and private cloud implementation (known as hybrid cloud).
  • Portability: This is the capability of cloud components to be moved or reused in different cloud deployment models, providers, platforms, infrastructures, and locations, with little or no modification (e.g., without converting the program to a different language). When choosing cloud providers, portability is...

Emerging Technologies in Cloud Computing

Cloud computing characteristics such as resource pooling, automation, scalability, and the innovative use of virtualization allowed for the development of many new and emerging technologies that provide businesses around the world with new capabilities. You will review some of the most notable new technologies that were developed as a result of growing cloud adoption, or which are taking cloud computing into new emerging areas.

Data Science

Data science has revolutionized how businesses analyze, process, and utilize vast amounts of data in order to gain insights and make decisions based on that knowledge. With cloud computing’s continuing evolution in offering more services and platforms for data scientists to collaborate on their work, innovate within their field, and scale operations, data scientists now have an ideal environment in which they can collaborate, innovate, and scale operations.

Cloud computing is seeing the emergence...

Summary

In this chapter, you learned about cloud service capabilities and how they relate to cloud service models. You also learned about the different types of cloud deployment models and how responsibilities change depending on the cloud deployment models and cloud service models being offered and used. Many new and emerging technologies which are related to cloud computing were also introduced.

For your CCSP exam, make sure you grasp the definitions that are introduced in this chapter. Many CCSP exam questions focus on key cloud terms and definitions. You need to be able to describe different cloud service models. It is very important that you know the differences between the three cloud service models—IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS—and the different features and characteristics associated with them. It is vitally important that you grasp the features of the five cloud deployment models—public, private, community, hybrid, and multi-cloud—as well as being able...

Exam Readiness Drill – Chapter Review Questions

Apart from a solid understanding of key concepts, being able to think quickly under time pressure is a skill that will help you ace your certification exam. That is why working on these skills early on in your learning journey is key.

Chapter review questions are designed to improve your test-taking skills progressively with each chapter you learn and review your understanding of key concepts in the chapter at the same time. You’ll find these at the end of each chapter.

How to Access These Materials

To learn how to access these resources, head over to the chapter titled Chapter 25, Accessing the Online Resources.

To open the Chapter Review Questions for this chapter, perform the following steps:

  1. Click the link – https://packt.link/CCSPE1_CH02.

    Alternatively, you can scan the following QR code (Figure 2.4):

Figure 2.4 – QR code that opens Chapter Review Questions for logged-in users

Figure 2.4 – QR code that opens Chapter Review Questions...

Working On Timing

Target: Your aim is to keep the score the same while trying to answer these questions as quickly as possible. Here’s an example of how your next attempts should look like:

Attempt

Score

Time Taken

Attempt 5

77%

21 mins 30 seconds

Attempt 6

78%

18 mins 34 seconds

Attempt 7

76%

14 mins 44 seconds

Table 2.1 – Sample timing practice drills on the online platform

Note

The time limits shown in the above table are just examples. Set your own time limits with each attempt based on the time limit of the quiz on the website.

With each new attempt, your score should stay above 75% while your “time taken...

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Key benefits

  • 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

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.

Who is this book 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.

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
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Table of Contents

26 Chapters
Chapter 1: Core Cloud Concepts Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Cloud Reference Architecture Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Top Threats and Essential Cloud Security Concepts and Controls Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Design Principles for Secure Cloud Computing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: How to Evaluate Your Cloud Service Provider Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Cloud Data Security Concepts and Architectures Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Data Governance Essentials Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Essential Infrastructure and Platform Components for a Secure Data Center Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Analyzing Risks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Security Control Implementation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Planning for the Worst-Case Scenario – Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Application Security Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Secure Software Development Life Cycle Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Assurance, Validation, and Verification in Security Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: Application-Centric Cloud Architecture Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 16: IAM Design Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 17: Cloud Physical and Logical Infrastructure (Operationalization and Maintenance) Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 18: International Operational Controls and Standards Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 19: Digital Forensics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 20: Managing Communications Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 21: Security Operations Center Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 22: Legal Challenges and the Cloud Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 23: Privacy and the Cloud Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 24: Cloud Audit Processes and Methodologies Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 25: Accessing the Online Practice Resources Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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