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Lead Cloud Security Manager, PECB Certified

The Lead Cloud Security Manager training course enables you to develop the competence needed to implement and manage a cloud security program by following widely recognized best practices.

The growing number of organizations that support remote work has increased the use of cloud computing services, which has, in turn, increased the demand for a secure cloud infrastructure proportionally. 

This training course is designed to help participants acquire the knowledge and skills needed to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining a cloud security program based on ISO/IEC 27017 and ISO/IEC 27018. It provides a comprehensive elaboration of cloud computing concepts and principles, cloud computing security risk management, cloud-specific controls, cloud security incident management, and cloud security testing.

The training course is followed by the certification exam. If you successfully pass it, you can apply for a “PECB Certified Lead Cloud Security Manager” credential. A PECB Lead Cloud Security Manager Certificate demonstrates your ability and competencies to manage a cloud security program based on best practices.


Training formats

Classroom
Remote


Duration

4 days


Price

2290 €


Certificate

Kyllä

Target Group

  • Cloud security and information security professionals seeking to manage a cloud security program
  • Managers or consultants seeking to master cloud security best practices
  • Individuals responsible for maintaining and managing a cloud security program
  • Technical experts seeking to enhance their cloud security knowledge
  • Cloud security expert advisors

Goal

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a cloud security program 
  • Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Gain the ability to interpret the guidelines of ISO/IEC 27017 and ISO/IEC 27018 in the specific context of an organization
  • Develop the necessary knowledge and competence to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining a cloud security program
  • Acquire the practical knowledge to advise an organization in managing a cloud security program by following best practices.

Prerequisites

The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27017 and ISO/IEC 27018 and a general knowledge of cloud computing concepts.

Content of Lead Cloud Security Manager training

The training course contains essay-type exercises, multiple-choice quizzes, and examples of cloud security best practices. The participants are encouraged to communicate with each other and engage in discussions when completing quizzes and exercises. The exercises are based on a case study. The structure of the quizzes is similar to that of the certification exam.

Day 1 Introduction to ISO/IEC 27017 and ISO/IEC 27018, and the initiation of a cloud security
program

  • Standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Fundamental cloud computing concepts and principles
  • Understanding the organization’s cloud computing architecture
  • Information security roles and responsibilities related to cloud computing
  • Information security policy for cloud computing

Day 2 Cloud computing security risk management and cloud-specific controls

  • Cloud computing security risk management
  • Selection and design of cloud-specific controls
  • Implementation of cloud-specific controls (part 1)

Day 3 Documented information management and cloud security awareness and training

  • Implementation of cloud-specific controls (part 2)
  • Documented information management in the cloud
  • Cloud security awareness and training

Day 4 Cloud security incident management, testing, monitoring, and continual improvement

  • Cloud security incident management
  • Cloud security testing
  • Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
  • Continual improvement

Re­mo­te Proc­to­red Cer­ti­fica­tion Exam

  • You can take the certification test online at your computer at the time most convenient to you.
  • Exam duration: 3 hours
  • Multiple choice: 80 questions
  • Open book
  • Certification fees are included on the exam price.
  • In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free.

The “PECB Certified Lead Cloud Security Manager” remote proctored exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The remote proctored exam covers the following competency domains:

  • Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of cloud computing
  • Domain 2: Information security policy for cloud computing and documented information management
  • Domain 3: Cloud computing security risk management
  • Domain 4: Cloud-specific controls based on ISO/IEC 27017 and ISO/IEC 27018 and best practices
  • Domain 5: Cloud security awareness, training, roles, and responsibilities
  • Domain 6: Cloud security incident management
  • Domain 7: Cloud security testing, monitoring, and continual improvement

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. 

The requirements for PECB Cloud Security Manager Certifications are:

  • PECB Certified Cloud Security Manager
    • Passed PECB Certified Lead Cloud Security Manager exam
    • Professional experience: Two years: One year of work experience in cloud security
    • CCSMS project experience: 200 hours
  • PECB Certified Lead Cloud Security Manager
    • Passed PECB Certified Lead Cloud Security Manager exam
    • Professional experience: Five years: Two years of work experience in cloud security
    • CCSMS project experience: 300 hours
  • PECB Certified Senior Lead Cloud Security Manager
    • Passed PECB Certified Lead Cloud Security Manager exam
    • Professional experience: Ten years: Seven years of work experience in cloud security
    • CCSMS project experience: 1000 hours

Schedule

Course begins at 9.00, breakfast is served from 8.15 onwards.
Training days end at 16.45 - 17.00.