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Certified Cloud Security Engineer | CCSE

Get CCSE certification: master neutral and supplier-specific cloud security concepts, protect cloud environments and respond effectively to threats.
About the Certified Cloud Security Engineer Course
Course outline
Course outline
Module 01 : Introduction to Cloud Security
Module 02 : Platform and Infrastructure Security in the Cloud
Module 03 : Cloud applications security
Module 04 : Data security in the Cloud
Module 05 : Cloud Security Operations
Module 06 : Cloud penetration tests
Module 07 : Response to Cloud incidents
Module 08 : Forensic investigation in the Cloud
Module 09 : Business continuity and disaster recovery in the Cloud
Module 10 : Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (RCMP) in the Cloud
Module 11 : Standards, policies and legal issues in the Cloud
Target audience
Target audience
- Network Security Engineers
- Cybersecurity Analysts
- Network Security Analysts
- Cloud Administrators and Engineers
- Network Security Administrators
- Cloud Analysts
- Cyber security engineers
- Professionals working in network management and operations and Cloud
Objectives of the course
Objectives of the course
After taking this course on cloud security, participants will have knowledge about:
General knowledge, skills and capabilities in cloud security +
- Understand the basics of cloud computing and its architecture.
- Understand key concepts and components of cloud security.
- Identify and evaluate the different types of cloud deployment models (public, private, hybrid) and their associated security considerations.
- Demonstrate knowledge about cloud service models (Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, Software as a Service) and their respective security challenges.
- Identify current vulnerabilities and threats specific to cloud environments and develop strategies for their prevention and mitigation.
- Become familiar with the challenges and threats associated with cloud security.
- To acquire knowledge on IAM in cloud environments.
- Learn authentication and authorization mechanisms for cloud services.
- Understand the principles of secure data storage and encryption in the cloud.
- Acquiring knowledge on network security in cloud environments, including virtual private networks (VPNs) and firewalls.
- Learn cloud security monitoring and logging practices.
- Understand incident response and disaster recovery strategies for cloud-based systems.
- To acquire knowledge on compliance and regulatory considerations in cloud security.
- Apply best practices to secure cloud-based infrastructure and services.
- Implement encryption techniques to protect sensitive information in the cloud.
- Apply access control and identity management (IAM) principles in cloud environments.
- Understand and use security monitoring and incident response mechanisms in the cloud.
- Evaluate and select appropriate cloud service providers based on their security offerings.
- Understand regulatory and compliance requirements for cloud security.
- Create and implement cloud security policies and procedures within an organization.
- Conduct penetration tests, security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with cloud security standards.
- Understand the shared responsibility model and division of security responsibilities between cloud providers and customers.
- Demonstrate knowledge about cloud security frameworks, such as the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).
AWS Safety Specific Knowledge and Skills +
- Understand AWS' shared responsibility model and division of security responsibilities.
- Understand the framework for adopting the AWS cloud and its security capabilities.
- Acquiring knowledge of basic cloud security concepts and best practices at AWS.
- Secure the management of AWS identities and access, including user accounts, groups and roles.
- Implement secure access control mechanisms, including IAM roles, policies and authorizations.
- Configure and secure AWS network components, such as Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets and security groups.
- Understand the encryption mechanisms available at AWS, including data encryption at rest and in transit.
- Manage and secure cryptographic keys with the AWS Key Management Service (KMS).
- Secure AWS computing resources, such as EC2 instances and server-free functions.
- Use AWS monitoring and logging services, including AWS CloudTrail and Amazon CloudWatch.
- Implement AWS security services such as AWS WAF, AWS Shield and AWS Inspector to improve security.
- Secure AWS storage services such as Amazon S3 and Amazon EBS.
- Follow AWS compliance programs and security frameworks, such as the Well-Architected Framework.
Azure-specific knowledge and skills +
- To gain knowledge of the principles and concepts of cloud security in the Azure environment.
- Understand the shared responsibility model in Azure and its application to resource security.
- Apply security measures to protect Azure resources, including virtual machines, databases, and network components.
- Manage IDs and access controls using Azure Active Directory (AAD), RBAC and MFA.
- Implement network security groups (NSGs) and private termination points to secure network traffic.
- Secure data using Azure features such as Azure Disk Encryption and Azure Key Vault.
- Use Microsoft Defender for Cloud to monitor and improve security posture.
GCP Safety Specific Knowledge and Skills +
- Understand the concepts and best practices of cloud security in the GCP environment.
- Understand the shared responsibility model and its application to GCP security.
- Configure IAM roles, policies and permissions to protect GCP resources.
- Design and configure secure virtual networks (VPCs), including firewall rules.
- Secure sensitive data using encryption techniques and Google Cloud KMS service.
- Implement monitoring and incident response mechanisms using GCP security tools.
Review
Success Score
In order to maintain the high integrity of our certification exams, EC-Council exams are offered in different forms (i.e., different question banks). Each version is carefully analyzed during beta tests with an appropriate sample under the supervision of a committee of experts in the field, ensuring that each of our examinations has not only academic rigour, but also applicability to the « real world ». We also have a process to determine the difficulty of each issue. This individual assessment then contributes to a « Cut-off score » for each version of the examination. To ensure that each version meets the same evaluation standards, cut-off scores are established on a basis « by examination version ». Depending on the version of the examination, cut-off scores may vary between 60% and 78%.
Prefix of examination : 312-40 (ECC EXAM)
Number of questions : 125
Duration of examination 4 hours
Test Format : Multiple choices
Examination platform : EC-Council Examination Portal
Roles
Roles:
- Cloud Security Engineer
- Cloud Security Consultant
- Cyber Cloud Security Manager
- Cloud Security Architect
- Cloud Security Manager
- API Cloud Security Engineer
- Cloud Security Technical Lead
- Cloud Security Administrator
- Cloud Security Analyst
- Cloud Security Specialist
- IT Delivery Manager
- Cloud Security Engineer
- Cloud Security and Compliance Specialist
- Cloud Security Operations Lead
- Cloud Security Practice Manager
- Cloud Security Engineer – DevSecOps
- DevSecOps Cloud Security Architect
- Cloud Security/OPS
- Cloud Security EMS
- Cloud Security Project Manager
- Cloud Security/Operations Engineer
- Cloud Security/Infosec/SecOps Engineer
- DevOps Engineer Clouds
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