CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Study Guide

The most trusted study guide for the new CCSP exam objectives effective from 2026-2029 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Study Guide, 4th Edition is your ultimate resource for the CCSP exam. As the bookthat’s been used and trusted by more CCSP candidates than any other, this Study Guide helps you prepare faster and smarter with the Sybex study tools that include pre-test assessments that show you what you know, and areas you need further review. In this thoroughly updated 4th Edition, experienced cloud security professionals Mike Chapple and David Seidl use their extensive training and hands on skills to help you prepare for the CCSP exam. Objective maps, exercises, and chapter review questions help you gauge your progress along the way, and the Sybex interactive online learning environment includes access to a PDF glossary and two complete practice exams. Covering all CCSP domains, this book walks you through Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design, Cloud Data Security, Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security, Cloud Application Security, Cloud Security Operations, and Legal, Risk, and Compliance with real-world scenarios to help you apply your skills along the way. This edition also adds all the new coverage you need to know about AI in the context of the CCSP exam according to ISC2’s new Exam Guidance for Artificial Intelligence. The CCSP credential from ISC2 is designed to show employers that you have what it takes to keep their organization safe in the cloud. Learn the skills you need to be confident on exam day and beyond. Review 100% of all CCSP exam objectivesPractice applying essential concepts and skillsCloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design coverage, including cloud service and deployment models, virtualization, the shared responsibility model, and trusted cloud certificationsCloud Data Security coverage, including the cloud data lifecycle, storage architectures, encryption and key management, tokenization and masking, and information rights managementCloud Platform and Infrastructure Security coverage, including infrastructure components, datacenter design, network and compute security, identity and access management, and disaster recovery planningCloud Application Security coverage, including secure software development, application testing, API security, supply chain risk, and secrets managementCloud Security Operations coverage, including secure cloud operations, change and configuration management, vulnerability and patch management, logging and monitoring, and digital forensicsLegal, Risk, and Compliance coverage, including privacy regulations such as GDPR, audit and assurance, contracts and vendor management, and cloud-specific risk managementArtificial intelligence coverage aligned with ISC2's Exam Guidance for Artificial Intelligence, including deploying resilient AI environments, applying cloud-native security design across the AI lifecycle, and managing AI-specific risks such as model driftAccess the industry-leading online study tool setTest your knowledge with bonus practice exams and more As organizational security has become tightly intertwined with cloud security the value of the CCSP credential for security professionals has grown exponentially. Employers require qualified professionals with a proven cloud security skillset, and the CCSP credential brings your resume to the top of the pile. CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Study Guide 4th Edition gives you the trusted tools and information you need to earn that certification and apply your skills in a real-world setting.