CCSP
Certified Cloud Security Professional
Advanced credential covering cloud architecture, data security, infrastructure, application security, operations, and cloud-specific legal/risk concerns.
- Exam length
- 240 min
- Pass score
- 700/1000
- Questions
- 150
- Domains
- 6
Suggested prep: 8–12 weeks · Difficulty: Expert
Domain breakdown
Official weights from the (ISC)² exam outline. We track your mastery on each domain individually so you know where to focus.
Try a real CCSP question
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According to NIST SP 800-145, the cloud model is composed of how many essential characteristics, service models, and deployment models?
- AThree essential characteristics, three service models, four deployment models
- BFour essential characteristics, three service models, three deployment models
- CFive essential characteristics, four service models, three deployment models
- DFive essential characteristics, three service models, four deployment models
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Correct answer
Five essential characteristics, three service models, four deployment models
NIST SP 800-145 states the cloud model is composed of five essential characteristics (on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, measured service), three service models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), and four deployment models (public, private, community, hybrid). The other counts are wrong because they alter one of these three established totals, for example shrinking the deployment models to three or inflating the service models to four.
Source: NIST SP 800-145, The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing
CCSP FAQ
How many questions are on the CCSP exam?
The (ISC)² CCSP exam has 150 questions and runs 240 minutes. A passing score is 700/1000.
What domains does CCSP cover?
6 domains, per the official (ISC)² outline: Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design (17%), Cloud Data Security (20%), Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security (17%), Cloud Application Security (17%), Cloud Security Operations (16%), Legal, Risk, and Compliance (13%).
How long should I study for CCSP?
Typical prep time is 8–12 weeks, depending on your experience. TierOne's spaced-repetition queue is built for short daily sessions, so progress compounds even on a busy schedule.
Can I try CCSP practice questions for free?
Yes. The free tier includes 50 real CCSP practice questions with cited sources, the Question of the Day, and the AI tutor (5 explanations per day). No credit card required.
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