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title: CCSP mind map
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# CCSP exam outline, effective 1 August 2026

## 1 Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design (17%)
- Concepts and reference architecture
- Security and design principles
- Evaluating cloud providers
- AI and machine learning

## 2 Cloud Data Security (20%)
- Storage and data security technology
- Discovery, classification, rights management
- Retention, deletion, archiving
- Audit trails; AI and ML data

## 3 Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security (17%)
- Infrastructure components
- Secure data center design
- Risks and controls
- BC and DR

## 4 Cloud Application Security (16%)
- Awareness and the secure SDLC
- Assurance and verified software
- Cloud app architecture
- Identity and access management

## 5 Cloud Security Operations (17%)
- Build and run the infrastructure
- Operational controls and standards
- Digital forensics
- Communications and security operations

## 6 Legal, Risk and Compliance (13%)
- Legal requirements and privacy
- Audit in the cloud
- Enterprise risk
- Outsourcing and contracts

## Mnemonic: Careful Data People Always Obey Laws
- **C** Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design
- **D** Cloud Data Security
- **P** Platform and Infrastructure Security
- **A** Application Security
- **O** Security Operations
- **L** Legal, Risk and Compliance