Certified Cloud Security Engineer

What is Certified Cloud Security Engineer (C|CSE)

EC-Council’s Certified Cloud Security Engineer (C|CSE) course is specially curated by cloud security professionals in association with renowned subject matter experts to deliver a mix of vendor-neutral and vendor-specific cloud security concepts. The vendor-neutral concept focuses on cloud security practices, technology, framework, and principles. In contrast, the vendor-specific aspect helps equip individuals with practical skills to configure specific platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, among others. This offers candidates a well-balanced mix of both theoretical as well as practical skills. In addition, advanced topics also cover modules on securing cloud infrastructure by implementing regulations and standards to maintain security. EC-Council’s cloud security course is mapped to the real-time job roles and responsibilities of cloud security professionals and is ideal for beginners as well as experienced cybersecurity professionals.

Why Should You Become a Certified Cloud Security Engineer (C|CSE)?

Organizations need cloud security engineers to help them build a secure cloud infrastructure, monitor vulnerabilities, and implement incidence response plans to mitigate cloud-based threats. C|CSE, with its unique blend of vendor-neutral and vendor-specific concepts, trains candidates in the fundamentals while equipping them with job-ready practical skills. With C|CSE, candidates learn:

  • The fundamentals of cloud security in a vendor-neutral environment.
  • To use tools and techniques to configure public cloud providers such as AWS, AZURE, GCP, etc.
  • How to design and maintain a secure cloud environment.
  • To utilize your knowledge and skills to protect, detect, and respond to cloud network infrastructure threats.
  • To design and implement business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
  • How to perform cloud security audit and penetration testing.

Who should get trained in Cloud Security?

  • Network Security Engineer
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Network Security Analyst
  • Cloud Administrator/ Engineer
  • Network Security Administrator
  • Cloud Analyst
  • Cyber Security Engineer
  • Profiles with network / cloud management and operations

CCSE Exam Details


CCSE Exam Details
Duration4 Hours
Questions125
Passing Score70%
Blue Print
Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors

Minors are not permitted to take the EC-Council exam without a written consent/indemnity letter signed by their parent or legal guardian, along with a supporting letter from their institution of learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of learning shall be considered.

Minor/Adult legal ages are defined by the country of residence/origin of the candidate. For further clarification or to submit a consent letter, please contact [email protected].

Disclaimer:
  • EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy.
  • EC-Council reserves the right to modify certification policies without notice.
  • EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person determined to be in breach of this policy.

FAQs:

What are the eligibility criteria to apply for the CCSE exam?
  • To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of work experience in Information Security domain (You will need to pay USD100 as a non-refundable application fee. However, for attending official training candidates, their training fee shall include this fee).
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