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Passed the CCSP-My two cents

Secur3 — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 12:41:54 GMT

Hello. I just passed the CCSP exam and wanted to share my thoughts for those interested in pursuing it.

1-First started by watching the Cybrary CCSP course (Link)

2-Read the Sybex CCSP (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Study Guide (Link)

3-Read the CSA Security Guidance Version 4 (Link)

4-Read about half of the Cloud Computing Risk Assessment by ENISA (Link)

5-Completed the approximately 1000 online questions provided by Sybex

Based on my experience, the exam IS DIFFICULT. Even though I have my CISSP and several other certifications and years of experience, the exam was very challenging. The time required for the exam is more than enough in my opinion and therefore spend some time on the questions (2 minutes or less is the time allowed per question).

Now that it's over, my recommendation would be to have a solid work experience in security and the cloud. Having the CISSP helped a lot so I recommend you complete the CISSP first.

I can not go into details about the exam, however, in terms of studying for it, I would say the Sybex CCSP (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Study Guide is more than enough combined with experience and the CISSP. The Cybrary videos were very helpful but some of the topics don't align with the book and the material to study keeps growing and growing so I had to draw the line somewhere. The CSA document and the ENISA one were very boring and I did not see their reference to this high level, more management focused exam so I can not recommend them for the test but I can recommend them if your day-to-day work involves cloud risk management or even the implementation/management of cloud services at your workplace.

All in all, I spent the last 6 months studying whenever I could. The Sybex questions online were really helpful in going over the studied material. The passing score is 70% and you have 4 hours to complete the test.

If you want more information on the test, visit the ISC2 link by clicking here.

If anyone has any questions (anything except asking me the questions on the test), feel free to send me a message.

Good luck!

Re: Passed the CCSP-My two cents

SteveLavoie — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 21:12:14 GMT

Thanks you!

Re: Passed the CCSP-My two cents

userblei — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 03:33:18 GMT

Cogrants!

Passed CCSP exam too, waiting for endorsement.

Re: Passed the CCSP-My two cents

unisys14 — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 11:03:16 GMT

Is there any CCSP PDF books available free in online of if you have please provide me.

Re: Passed the CCSP-My two cents

Secur3 — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 20:30:03 GMT

I borrowed the book from the local library. Have a look as they have the eBook version that you can read online in most libraries.

Re: Passed the CCSP-My two cents

Mathershapiroa — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 14:19:56 GMT

This is great insight. I passed CISSP last week and will be moving to the CCSP in the new year

Re: Passed the CCSP-My two cents

Samvirtual — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 07:34:30 GMT

Thank you for the information! Useful

Re: Passed the CCSP-My two cents

InfoSecWar — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 21:31:10 GMT

Having just passed the Security+ with nearly 100% correct answers on practice questions that failed to surface during the exam, can I ask how close you came between the use of Sybex practice questions online and the real deal?

Re: Passed the CCSP-My two cents

C2agency — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 21:17:46 GMT

Congratulations!

Re: Passed the CCSP-My two cents

C2agency — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 21:26:06 GMT

To: UNISYS14

My best advise is to purchase a used book and follow instructions in Secur3's post on the subject.

1-First started by watching the Cybrary CCSP course (Link)

2-Read the Sybex CCSP (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Study Guide (Link)

3-Read the CSA Security Guidance Version 4 (Link)

4-Read about half of the Cloud Computing Risk Assessment by ENISA (Link)

5-Completed the approximately 1000 online questions provided by Sybex

(By Secur3)

Re: Passed the CCSP-My two cents

sjake53 — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 14:11:21 GMT

Secur3,
Great breakdown of your process and thanks for sharing! Completion of the CCSP is one of my 2018 goals. The steps and insight you've provided will assist in building the foundation of a successful study plan.

Congratulations on achieving!

Re: Passed the CCSP-My two cents

breebree09 — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 13:21:10 GMT

Thanks for your comments on the test. I am CISSP and I am planning on taking the CCSP exam. Can you provide me with the link to the Sybex questions you mentioned.

Re: Passed the CCSP-My two cents

Secur3 — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 14:38:48 GMT

Hello. The link for the sybex questions are included in the book and you will need to register your book to access those questions. Here is the link as I know many have had trouble finding: https://testbanks.wiley.com/WPDACE/Login

Re: Passed the CCSP-My two cents

Secur3 — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 14:40:00 GMT

Thank you. I am glad I could help.

Re: Passed the CCSP-My two cents

Secur3 — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 14:42:47 GMT

As with any ISC2 exam, no matter how many questions you do and how sources you use, absolutely none will resemble the ones on the exam (as far as my experience has been). Just focus on your training and hands-on experience and use the questions only as a guide.

Re: Passed the CCSP-My two cents

namanrg — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 18:01:59 GMT

Can you please share the link for CCSP sybex 1000 question online book?

Re: Passed the CCSP-My two cents

Secur3 — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 19:15:32 GMT

Here you go: https://testbanks.wiley.com/WPDACE/Login

Re: Passed the CCSP-My two cents

Romualds — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 09:13:03 GMT

Congratulations!

Agree with your comments on the paramount influence of CISSP, experience, study of CCSP specific material including Cybrary courses!