Certification · CCSP · Released October 2026

CCSP Exam Guide by Kai London

This exam guide takes you through the knowledge CCSP expects, area by area, in clear language — with worked examples, exam tips and practice questions so you can check your progress as you go.

What the book covers

Cloud concepts and design

Architecture, design principles and shared responsibility.

Cloud data security

Data lifecycle, classification and protection.

Platform and infrastructure security

Securing cloud infrastructure and platforms.

Application security

Secure development and deployment in the cloud.

Operations, legal and compliance

Cloud operations, risk, audit and legal issues.

Practice and review

End-of-chapter questions with explanations, plus a final review checklist.

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Who it is for

CCSP candidates, cloud security architects and engineers.

About the author

Professor Kai London — CISSP, CISM.

An internationally recognised cybersecurity executive, board advisor and Founder & CEO of Quantum AI Systems Security LLC, writing at the convergence of AI, governance and operational resilience. Honorary Professor and Researcher at UCL.