CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) Requirements & Prerequisites
Everything you need to know before registering for the CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), eligibility, cost, format, and what to expect on exam day.
Cost
$599
Provider
ISC2
Validity
3 years (90 CPE)
Available
Global
Education
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Experience
1-3 years of hands-on experience recommended
Specific Requirements
- Five years of cumulative paid full-time work experience in information technology.
- Three of those five years must be in information security.
- One of those five years must be in one or more of the six CCSP domains.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology or a related field substitutes for one year of experience.
- The Cloud Security Alliance CCSK certificate substitutes for one year of experience. Only one year total can be waived, so the degree and the CCSK do not stack.
- An active ISC2 CISSP satisfies the entire CCSP experience requirement.
- Candidates without the experience may still sit the exam and become an Associate of ISC2, with six years to earn the required five years.
Number of Questions
100 to 150 items, adaptive. The exam ends once the algorithm places your ability estimate above or below the pass point with 95 percent confidence.
Duration
3 hours
Question Format
Multiple choice, four options, one best answer, Advanced item types, which ISC2 does not itemise publicly, Scenario-framed items that give a deployment model and a compliance constraint and ask for the correct control
Passing Requirement
700 out of 1000 points. ISC2 reports the exam as pass or fail and releases no numeric score to candidates; failing candidates receive domain proficiency levels instead.
How It Is Delivered
Computerized Adaptive Testing at Pearson VUE test centres. Linear fixed-form delivery was retired for CCSP on 1 October 2025. Questions cannot be skipped, flagged or revisited.
Languages Offered
English, Chinese, Japanese, German
Visit the official ISC2 certification page
Create an account and select your exam
Choose a test center or online proctoring option
Pay the exam fee and schedule your date
- Two forms of valid ID (one government-issued with photo)
- Appointment confirmation email
- For online proctoring: webcam, microphone, clean desk, stable internet
What are the prerequisites for the CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)?
Five years of cumulative paid full-time work experience in information technology.. Three of those five years must be in information security.. One of those five years must be in one or more of the six CCSP domains.. A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology or a related field substitutes for one year of experience.. The Cloud Security Alliance CCSK certificate substitutes for one year of experience. Only one year total can be waived, so the degree and the CCSK do not stack.. An active ISC2 CISSP satisfies the entire CCSP experience requirement.. Candidates without the experience may still sit the exam and become an Associate of ISC2, with six years to earn the required five years..
How much does the CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) cost?
The CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) exam costs $599. This includes the exam fee only, study materials are additional.
How do I register for the CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)?
Visit the official ISC2 certification page → Create an account and select your exam → Choose a test center or online proctoring option → Pay the exam fee and schedule your date
What should I bring to the CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)?
Two forms of valid ID (one government-issued with photo). Appointment confirmation email. For online proctoring: webcam, microphone, clean desk, stable internet.
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