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Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer
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Exam Specification: PCCSE Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer
Exam Name: PCCSE Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer
Exam Code: PCCSE
Exam Duration: 120 minutes
Passing Score: Not specified
Exam Format: Multiple-choice
Exam Delivery: Proctored online or at a testing center
Course Outline:
1. Cloud Security Concepts and Technologies
- Overview of cloud computing and its security challenges
- Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and their security considerations
- Cloud deployment models (public, private, hybrid, multi-cloud) and their security implications
2. Prisma Cloud Overview
- Introduction to Prisma Cloud platform
- Key components and features of Prisma Cloud
- Prisma Cloud architecture and deployment models
3. Cloud Security Architecture and Design
- Secure cloud architecture principles and best practices
- Designing security controls for cloud environments
- Identity and access management in the cloud
4. Cloud Compliance and Governance
- Compliance frameworks and regulations relevant to cloud environments
- Cloud governance frameworks and their role in ensuring security and compliance
- Auditing and monitoring cloud environments for compliance
5. Cloud Security Operations
- Incident response and management in the cloud
- Cloud threat intelligence and security analytics
- Security automation and orchestration in cloud environments
6. Cloud Data Protection and Privacy
- Data protection strategies in the cloud
- Data encryption and key management in cloud environments
- Privacy considerations and regulatory requirements
7. Cloud Infrastructure Security
- Securing cloud infrastructure components (networking, compute, storage)
- Container security and orchestration in cloud environments
- Security considerations for serverless architectures
Exam Objectives:
1. Demonstrate understanding of cloud security concepts and technologies.
2. Describe the features and components of the Prisma Cloud platform.
3. Design and implement secure cloud architectures.
4. Ensure compliance and governance in cloud environments.
5. Manage cloud security operations effectively.
6. Protect data and ensure privacy in cloud deployments.
7. Secure cloud infrastructure components and containerized environments.
Exam Syllabus:
Section 1: Cloud Security Concepts and Technologies (15%)
- Cloud computing overview and security challenges
- Security considerations for different cloud service models
- Security implications of different cloud deployment models
Section 2: Prisma Cloud Overview (10%)
- Introduction to Prisma Cloud platform
- Key components and features of Prisma Cloud
- Prisma Cloud architecture and deployment models
Section 3: Cloud Security Architecture and Design (20%)
- Secure cloud architecture principles and best practices
- Designing security controls for cloud environments
- Identity and access management in the cloud
Section 4: Cloud Compliance and Governance (15%)
- Compliance frameworks and regulations in cloud environments
- Cloud governance frameworks and their role in security and compliance
- Auditing and monitoring cloud environments for compliance
Section 5: Cloud Security Operations (15%)
- Incident response and management in the cloud
- Cloud threat intelligence and security analytics
- Security automation and orchestration in cloud environments
Section 6: Cloud Data Protection and Privacy (15%)
- Data protection strategies in the cloud
- Data encryption and key management in cloud environments
- Privacy considerations and regulatory requirements
Section 7: Cloud Infrastructure Security (10%)
- Securing cloud infrastructure components (networking, compute, storage)
- Container security and orchestration in cloud environments
- Security considerations for serverless architectures.