CCSP(ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional
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Overview
What is CCSP?
The CCSP is considered the leading certification for cloud security architects and professionals, covering all six domains of cloud security, from architecture and design to legal and compliance topics. Since October 2025, the exam uses Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT), which makes the exam length dynamic and enables statistically sound assessment. The certification requires substantial professional experience and is clearly aimed at experienced professionals – not beginners. An active CISSP certification can replace the entire experience requirement, which represents a sensible upgrade path for CISSP holders. Since 1 August 2026 a revised exam outline with re-cut domain weightings applies; the six domains and the adaptive format remain unchanged.
Quick facts
Key details
Cost, prerequisites, exam & renewal
Cost over 5 years
Prerequisites
5 years IT experience, including 3 years in IT security and 1 year in cloud security. Active CISSP replaces all experience requirements.
Exam format
CAT-based, 125–150 questions, 3 hours, proctored via Pearson VUE. Passing score: 700/1000.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years. 30 CPE credits/year + annual AMF (125 USD, shared across all ISC2 certs).
Classification
CertMap score and matching roles
Rating
Matching NICE roles
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From ISC2
CCISC2 Certified in CybersecurityCISSP(ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security ProfessionalHCISPPHealthCare Information Security and Privacy PractitionerISSAPInformation Systems Security Architecture ProfessionalISSEPInformation Systems Security Engineering ProfessionalISSMPInformation Systems Security Management ProfessionalSSCP(ISC)2 Systems Security Certified PractitionerThis page follows CertMap methodology: editorial content is curated by hand. Score, costs and NICE mapping are aggregated from official provider documents. Score methodology → · TCO methodology →
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