Certified Cloud Security Engineer (C|CSE)

Course Overview

Develop your expertise in cloud security with the EC-Council Certified Cloud Security Engineer (C|CSE) course. This comprehensive training program prepares you for the C|CSE certification, equipping you with the skills, tools, and techniques needed to design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructures across multiple platforms.

The C|CSE program combines vendor-neutral best practices with vendor-specific cloud security solutions, covering AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and other leading cloud providers. It provides hands-on training with over 85 complex labs, ensuring practical, real-world experience in cloud security operations, penetration testing, incident response, and compliance.

What will you learn? 

The Certified Cloud Security Engineer (C|CSE) course provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills in:

• Fundamental cloud security concepts, including IAM, encryption, and key management
• Shared security responsibility models and evaluating cloud service providers
• Security management for cloud platforms (PaaS), infrastructure (IaaS), and software (SaaS)
• Cloud data security and operations security
• Cloud penetration testing, incident detection, and response
• Cloud forensics, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
• Threat modelling, risk management, and compliance in cloud security
• Vendor-specific security policies, standards, and legal frameworks
• Security automation and cloud workload protection strategies

This course equips professionals with practical, hands-on expertise to secure cloud infrastructures against evolving cyber threats.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for professionals involved in network security, cloud security, and IT operations, including:

• Network Security Administrators, Engineers, and Analysts
• Cyber Security Engineers and Analysts
• Cloud Administrators and Engineers
• Cloud Security Specialists
• Certified Network Defender (C|ND) certified professionals
• Information Security Professionals
• Professionals responsible for network/cloud security management and operations

The C|CSE certification validates your expertise in securing cloud environments, making you a valuable asset in today’s cloud-first world.

What you need to know

The Certified Cloud Security Engineer (C|CSE) course provides a comprehensive, hands-on approach to securing cloud environments across multiple platforms. It is designed to equip professionals with the expertise to design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructures, blending vendor-neutral best practices with vendor-specific security solutions from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

This course follows an industry-recognised framework, covering cloud security operations, risk management, compliance, incident response, penetration testing, and forensics. Participants will gain hands-on experience with 85+ complex labs, allowing them to apply security controls in real-world cloud environments.

Course Delivery

Online, Self-Paced Learning – Study at your own pace with flexible, on-demand training designed for working professionals.

Course Duration

5 Days (40 Hours Recommended Study Time) – A structured learning experience covering all aspects of cloud security engineering.

Entry Requirements

While there are no formal prerequisites, it is recommended that candidates have:

• Basic knowledge of cloud computing and networking concepts
• Experience in IT, cybersecurity, or system administration

These foundational skills will help participants fully engage with the course content and apply cloud security techniques effectively.

About the Exam

To achieve the Certified Cloud Security Engineer (C|CSE) certification, candidates must pass the official C|CSE exam, which evaluates their ability to design, implement, and manage secure cloud environments across multiple platforms.

Exam Details

• Exam Title: Certified Cloud Security Engineer (C|CSE)
• Exam Format: Multiple-choice questions
• Number of Questions: 125
• Test Duration: 4 hours
• Passing Score: 70%
• Exam Availability: EC-Council Exam Portal

This exam assesses your practical and theoretical knowledge in cloud security fundamentals, risk management, compliance, penetration testing, forensics, and security operations across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and other cloud providers.

Upon passing, candidates earn the C|CSE certification, a globally recognised credential that validates expertise in securing cloud environments and ensures alignment with industry best practices.

Course Structure

This course will provide in-depth coverage of the following topics:

• Module 01: Introduction to Cloud Security
• Module 02: Platform and Infrastructure Security in the Cloud
• Module 03: Application Security in the Cloud
• Module 04: Data Security in the Cloud
• Module 05: Operation Security in the Cloud
• Module 06: Penetration Testing in the Cloud
• Module 07: Incident Detection and Response in the Cloud
• Module 08: Forensics Investigation in the Cloud
• Module 09: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud
• Module 10: Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance in the Cloud
• Module 11: Standards, Policies, and Legal Issues in the Cloud

• Appendix (Self-Study): Private, Hybrid, and Multi-Tenant Cloud Security