Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design

Understand Cloud Computing Concepts

Describe Cloud Reference Architecture

Understand Security Concepts Relevant to Cloud Computing

Understand Design Principles of Secure Cloud Computing

Evaluate Cloud Service Providers

Domain 2: Cloud Data Security 

Describe Cloud Data Concepts

Design and Implement Cloud Data Storage Architectures

Design and Apply Data Security Technologies and Strategies

Implement Data Discovery

Implement Data Classification

Design and Implement Information Rights Management (IRM)

Plan and Implement Data Retention, Deletion and Archiving Policies

Data Events

Domain 3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security

Comprehend Cloud Infrastructure Components

Design a Secure Data Center

Analyze Risks Associated with Cloud Infrastructure

Design and Plan Security Controls

Plan Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC)

Domain 4: Cloud Application Security

Advocate Training and Awareness for Application Security

Describe the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Process

Apply the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Apply Cloud Software Assurance and Validation

Use Verified Secure Software

Comprehend the Specifics of Cloud Application Architecture

Design Appropriate Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions

Domain 5: Cloud Security Operations

Implement and Build Physical and Logical Infrastructure for Cloud

Operate Physical and Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment

Manage Physical and Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment

Implement Operational Controls and Standards

Support Digital Forensics

Manage Communication with Relevant Parties

Manage Security Operations

Domain 6: Legal, Risk, and Compliance

Topic 6.1: Articulate Legal Requirements and Unique Risks within the Cloud

Topic 6.2: Understand Privacy Issues

Topic 6.3: Understand Audit Process, Methodologies, and Required Adaptations

Topic 6.4: Understand Implications of Cloud to Enterprise Risk Management

Topic 6.5: Understand Outsourcing and Cloud Contract Design