Description

Certification Name: Certified Cloud Security Engineer

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/CIT/CCSE/V1

Duration: One Month

Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent is required.

Objective: The Certified Cloud Security Engineer course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills required to secure cloud environments and services. The course covers cloud architecture, security frameworks, identity and access management, encryption, compliance, threat detection, and incident response in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Participants learn to design and implement security controls, monitor cloud resources, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure data protection and regulatory compliance.

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card (Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1 – Cloud Security Foundations & Architecture: Introduction to cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Shared responsibility model and cloud governance, Key cloud service provider infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and multi‑cloud considerations, Cloud security threats, vulnerabilities and risk assessment, Cloud architecture components (regions, zones, VPCs, subnets, services) and secure design, Cloud adoption lifecycle and planning for security from inception

Module 2 – Identity & Access Management (IAM) in the Cloud: Core IAM concepts: authentication, authorization, roles, least privilege Principle, Implementing identity federation, single sign‑on (SSO) and multi‑factor authentication (MFA) in cloud environments, Service accounts, privileged identities and role management for cloud workloads, Managing and auditing IAM policies across AWS, Azure, GCP, Logging, monitoring and anomaly detection in IAM usage, Secure identity lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, rotation, orphan accounts)

Module 3 – Network, Infrastructure & Boundary Security: Designing secure virtual network architectures: VPC/VNet, subnets, routing, isolation, security groups/NSGs, firewalls, and segmentation, Secure connectivity options: VPN, Direct Connect, Peering, Private Link, Inter‑region connectivity, Implementing boundary protections and perimeter defence in cloud: egress filtering, NAT, WAF, proxies, Micro‑segmentation and zero trust networking in cloud environments, Secure infrastructure services: compute, storage, serverless, containers, applying controls, Network monitoring, intrusion detection, threat intelligence and traffic analytics in cloud networks, Automation and infrastructure as code (IaC) for network security provisioning, drift detection and configuration management

Module 4 – Data Protection & Storage Security in the Cloud: Data classification, data lifecycle management and the implications for cloud storage, Encryption methods for data at rest, in transit and in use; key management, HSMs and KMS usage in cloud platforms, Secure storage services (object storage, block, file, database as a service) and access controls, Data loss prevention (DLP), tokenization, masking and privacy‑by‑design in cloud environments, Backup, retention, archival strategies and secure deletion in the cloud, Auditing, monitoring and logging data access and changes in cloud storage

Module 5 – Application, Workload & DevSecOps Security in the Cloud: Securing cloud‑native applications: containers (Kubernetes/EKS/AKS/GKE), serverless functions (Lambda, Azure Functions, Cloud Functions), and microservices, Secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices for cloud applications, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security: scanning templates, drift detection, remediation, Application vulnerability management, container image scanning, runtime protection and serverless security controls, Monitoring, telemetry, logging, alerting of workloads, and incident response for application layer in the cloud

Module 6 – Operations, Compliance, Risk & Emerging Cloud Security Trends: Security operations in the cloud: logging, monitoring, SOAR, incident detection & response, forensic readiness and cloud‑specific investigation (audit trails, cloud logs, sandboxing) , Governance, risk management, and compliance in cloud environments (PCI‑DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO/IEC 27017/27018) , Business continuity, disaster recovery (BC/DR) and resilience planning for cloud workloads, Cloud security metrics, KPIs and continuous improvement, Zero Trust architecture, AI/ML for cloud security, securing multi‑cloud/hybrid environments and emerging technologies (edge, IoT, quantum‑safe)

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Benefits of Certification:

🌍 1. Global Recognition & Credibility – Stand out worldwide with a certification that opens doors across borders. Trusted by employers, respected by institutions, and recognized in over 100 countries.

📜 2. Quality Assurance through ISO Certification – Certified to global ISO standards, our programs deliver excellence, consistency, and a benchmarked learning experience that speaks for itself.

💼 3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhances your resume and increases chances of promotions or job offers.

🤝 4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.

📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.

🔍 6. Transparency & Online Verification – Certifications come with a unique Enrolment ID for easy online verification by employers and institutions.

⏳ 7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications usually have lifetime validity or long-term recognition, reducing the need for frequent renewals.