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Certified Cloud Security Engineer (CCSE)
The Certified Cloud Security Engineer (CCSE) is a comprehensive, hands-on certification program developed by EC-Council to equip professionals with the skills needed to secure cloud environments across multiple platforms. The course blends vendor-neutral and vendor-specific content, covering AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud (GCP), and is designed to help learners build, operate, and defend cloud infrastructures. It includes real-world labs and tools to ensure practical, job-ready skills.
Who It’s For:
This course is ideal for network security engineers, cloud administrators, cybersecurity analysts, cloud engineers, and IT professionals working in cloud and network operations. It is also suitable for federal employees and contractors responsible for securing cloud-based systems and services.
What You’ll Learn:
Participants will gain a deep understanding of cloud architecture, security controls, identity and access management, data protection, incident response, and compliance. The course also covers cloud penetration testing, forensic investigation, and business continuity planning.
Course Outline:
Introduction to Cloud Security
Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security
Application Security in Cloud
Data Security in Cloud
Security Operations in Cloud
Cloud Penetration Testing
Incident Response in Cloud
Forensic Investigation in Cloud
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in Cloud
Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in Cloud
Standards, Policies, and Legal Issues in Cloud
Why It’s Valuable for Federal Employees and Contractors:
CCSE aligns with the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and addresses the growing need for cloud security expertise in federal environments. It prepares professionals to secure multi-cloud infrastructures, manage compliance with federal regulations, and respond to cloud-based threats—critical skills for agencies adopting cloud-first strategies.
Delivery Formats:
The CCSE program is available in multiple formats: In-Person Training, Online Self-Paced, and Online Instructor-Led.
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
Understand cloud computing concepts and security challenges
Secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP
Implement identity and access management in cloud environments
Protect data at rest, in transit, and in use in the cloud
Monitor and respond to cloud security incidents
Conduct cloud penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
Perform forensic investigations in cloud environments
Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery in the cloud
Comply with cloud security standards and regulations
Design and manage secure multi-cloud architectures
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Feedback
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