CCSP Cert Prep: 1 Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design

Learn the core concepts of cloud computing as you prepare for the first domain of the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) exam.

Introduction

• Cloud concepts
• What you need to know
• Study resources

1. Cloud Concepts

• What is the cloud?
• Cloud computing roles
• Drivers for cloud computing
• Multitenant computing
• Business impact analysis

2. Virtualization

• Virtualization
• Desktop and application virtualization

3. Cloud Building Blocks

• Cloud compute resources
• Cloud storage
• Cloud networking
• Cloud databases
• Cloud orchestration

4. Cloud Reference Architecture

• Cloud activities and the cloud reference architecture
• Cloud deployment models
• Cloud service categories
• Security and privacy concerns in the cloud
• Operational concerns in the cloud

5. Emerging Technologies in the Cloud

• Machine learning and artificial intelligence
• Blockchain
• Internet of Things
• Containers
• Quantum computing
• Edge computing
• Confidential computing
• DevSecOps

6. Cloud Security Standards

• ISO 27017
• PCI DSS
• Government security standards
• Cloud design patterns

Conclusion

• Continuing to study for the CCSP exam