To gain CCSP certification, you must pass one exam. As of August 1, 2019, the exam takes the following format:
- 3 hours
- 125 questions
- Multiple choice format
- Pass mark – 700 out of 1000 points
- English language
The exam is taken using a computer at one of hundreds of Pearson VUE testing centres worldwide. Note that we do not provide the exam.
The examination covers the six domains of the CCSP CBK. These are the domains and their weightings:
- Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design 17%
- Cloud Data Security 19%
- Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security 17%
- Cloud Application Security 17%
- Cloud Security Operations 17%
- Legal, Risk and Compliance 13%
Exam Retakes
(ISC)2 exams can be retaken up to three times within a 12-month period. If you don’t pass the first time, you can retake after 90 days. If you don’t pass the second time, you can retake after another 90 days. If you don’t pass the third time, you can retake after 180 days.