CCSP Certification: Exam, Cost, Requirements and Renewal

Exam Details

Issuer

ISC2

Level

Advanced

Exam type

Computerized adaptive

Questions

100-150

Duration

3 hours

Passing score

700 out of 1000 points

Exam fee

$599

Validity

3 years

Tracks

Cloud Security, Security Architecture

Last Verified

2026-10-09

Computerized Adaptive Testing with multiple choice and advanced item types at Pearson VUE test centers. The Chinese version is offered only in set appointment windows.

Standard registration in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa. ISC2 also lists EUR 575.04 for EMEA and GBP 485.19 for the UK. Currency and taxes depend on the exam location.

Requirements and Renewal

Prerequisites

Five years of full-time IT experience, including three years in cybersecurity and one year in at least one of the six CCSP domains. A degree or the CSA CCSK can waive one year, and an active CISSP replaces the whole requirement. A passing candidate without the experience can become an Associate of ISC2 for up to six years.

Renewal

90 CPE credits per three-year cycle (60 Group A, 30 Group A or B) and a U.S. $135 annual maintenance fee.

Current Version

CCSP Exam Outline effective August 1, 2026, in effect since Aug 1, 2026.

Official CCSP page→

Exam Domains

6 domains

Domain	Weight
Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design	17%
Cloud Data Security	20%
Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security	17%
Cloud Application Security	16%
Cloud Security Operations	17%
Legal, Risk and Compliance	13%

DoD 8140 Work Roles

14 work roles

DoD 8140 matrix→

The DoD 8140 Qualification Matrix V2.1 lists CCSP as a foundational qualification option for these DoD Cyber Workforce Framework work roles, up to the proficiency level shown. Lower levels of the same work role are also covered.

441 Network Operations Specialist (Advanced)451 System Administrator (Advanced)531 Cyber Defense Incident Responder (Intermediate)611 Authorizing Official/Designated Representative (Intermediate)631 Information Systems Security Developer (Intermediate)641 Systems Requirements Planner (Intermediate)651 Enterprise Architect (Intermediate)652 Security Architect (Intermediate)671 System Testing and Evaluation Specialist (Advanced)722 Information Systems Security Manager (Intermediate)751 Cyber Workforce Developer and Manager (Advanced)752 Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner (Advanced)802 IT Project Manager (Advanced)805 IT Program Auditor (Advanced)

Related Certifications

CISSP CCSK AWS Security Specialty GCLD SC-100

Comparisons

CISSP vs CCSP

Certification Lists

Cloud Security

Related Tool Categories

Cloud Security Tools→

CSPM scanners, container and Kubernetes policy engines, and cloud configuration auditing tools.

Data Security Software→

Data loss prevention, data posture management, and sensitive data discovery and classification platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CCSP entry level?→

No. ISC2 requires five years of IT experience, three of them in cybersecurity, and lists the CCSP among its certifications for experienced professionals with 4 to 5 years of experience.

What is the current version of the CCSP exam?→

The CCSP Exam Outline that took effect on August 1, 2026 is current. It keeps six domains, with Cloud Data Security carrying the largest weight at 20%.

Does a CISSP count toward the CCSP experience requirement?→

Yes. ISC2 accepts an active CISSP in place of the entire CCSP experience requirement.

How much does the CCSP exam cost?→

Standard registration is U.S. $599 in the Americas and Asia Pacific. ISC2 lists EUR 575.04 for EMEA and GBP 485.19 for the UK.

Sources

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CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)