--- url: "https://xcademia.com/courses/xcloudp-xcademia-cloud-security-professional" title: "XCLOUDP: Xcademia Cloud Security Professional" description: "Earn XCLOUDP through a 6-day cloud security programme. NCSC 14 principles, CSA CCM, CCSP domains. No MCQs. No annual fees. CCSP alternative UK." publishedAt: "2026-04-20T07:10:39.693539+00:00" updatedAt: "2026-04-20T09:21:46.036826+00:00" type: course code: "CYB-0342" level: Expert duration_days: "6" track: "Cloud & Zero Trust Security" category: "Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking" credential_tier: tier3 price_gbp: "4995" --- # XCLOUDP: Xcademia Cloud Security Professional > The XCLOUDP Certification Programme is the practitioner alternative to CCSP, covering all six CCSP domains in a single programme: Cloud Concepts and Architecture, Cloud Data Security, Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security, Cloud Application Security, Cloud Security Operations, and Legal, Risk, and Compliance. Assessed on Day 6 through a supervised multi-cloud security architecture design and cloud security assessment. No 125-question MCQ exam. No annual maintenance fees. ## Overview Cloud is now the default infrastructure for enterprise workloads. The CCSP from ISC2 is the leading cloud security certification, but it is a 125 to 175 question written exam that tests knowledge of the Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix from a book rather than a cloud environment. The ISC2 2025 Workforce Study found that 36% of organisations list cloud security as a critical skills gap, the second highest cited. XCLOUDP builds the cloud security professional who can design, assess, and govern cloud security across multi-cloud environments, not just describe it. Across six instructor-led days, participants cover the complete cloud security professional domain with hands-on exercises across AWS, Azure, and GCP: cloud architecture and shared responsibility, cloud data security and sovereignty, virtual network security and private endpoints, cloud IAM and CIEM, container and Kubernetes security, DevSecOps pipeline integration, cloud security operations using CSPM tooling, cloud incident response, business continuity in cloud, legal and regulatory compliance including NCSC 14 Cloud Security Principles, CSA CCM v4, and DORA ICT third-party provisions. On Day 6, participants design a cloud security architecture for a simulated enterprise cloud migration and conduct a cloud security configuration assessment. A senior cloud security architect assesses architecture quality and assessment methodology. XCLOUDP certificate and Practitioner Assessment Report issued together. ## Prerequisites - Minimum 5 years of IT experience with at least 2 years working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) - Working knowledge of at least one cloud platform at administrator level and basic cloud security concepts - Understanding of networking fundamentals, IAM concepts, and information security principles ## What you will learn - Design multi-cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP aligned to NCSC 14 Cloud Security Principles and CSA CCM v4 - Govern cloud IAM at enterprise scale including least privilege design, CIEM tooling, workload identity, and service account security - Integrate cloud application security including container security, Kubernetes hardening, serverless security, and DevSecOps pipeline controls - Operate CSPM using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub, and GCP SCC to maintain and improve cloud security posture - Manage regulatory compliance for cloud including UK GDPR transfers, DORA ICT third-party risk, NIS2 obligations, and NCSC principles - Conduct cloud security architecture reviews and produce professional assessment reports aligned to NCSC, CSA, and ISO 27017 frameworks ## Skills you will gain - Multi-cloud security architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP) - Cloud IAM and CIEM - . Container and Kubernetes security - Cloud DevSecOps - CSPM operations (Defender for Cloud/AWS Security Hub) - Cloud incident response - Cloud DR and BCP - NCSC 14 Cloud Security Principles - CSA CCM v4 - DORA ICT third-party risk - NIS2 cloud obligations - Cloud governance and SLA management ## Career progression - Cloud Security Architect - Cloud Security Engineer - Security Architect (Cloud) - Cloud Compliance Manager - DevSecOps Engineer (Cloud) - CISO (Cloud Programme) ## Framework alignment - NCSC 14 Cloud Security Principles - CSA CCM v4 - ISC2 CCSP (6 domains) - ISO 27017 - ISO 27018 - DORA Articles 28 to 44 - NIS2 Article 21 - CSA STAR ## Curriculum 1. **Module 1** 2. **Module 2** 3. **Module 3** ## Exam & certification You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations. ## Delivery options - **Live Online** — Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible. - **Onsite Training** — We come to you. Training delivered at your workplace for teams of 6 or more. - **Venue-Based** — Classroom training at a professional venue. Ideal for focused, immersive learning. - **Blended** — Combine online and in-person learning for maximum flexibility and impact. ## Frequently asked questions **Q1: How does XCLOUDP compare to ISC2 CCSP?** CCSP is a 125 to 175 question written exam. Beyond the $599 exam, holders pay $125 per year AMF and 90 CPE credits every 3 years. XCLOUDP is 6 instructor-led days with hands-on AWS, Azure, and GCP exercises, assessed through a real cloud security architecture design and assessment on Day 6. One price, no annual fees. The Practitioner Assessment Report documents what was designed and assessed. **Q2: Does XCLOUDP cover all three major cloud platforms?** Yes. AWS, Azure, and GCP are covered throughout every domain: IAM design, network security, CSPM operations, threat detection, incident response, and compliance are all covered across all three platforms. Cloud IR methodology is applied to all three. Participants leave with multi-cloud security literacy. **Q3: How does XCLOUDP address the 2025 cloud skills gap?** The ISC2 2025 Workforce Study found 36% of organisations list cloud security as a critical skills gap. XCLOUDP directly addresses this by building practitioners who can design, assess, and govern cloud security across the NCSC, CSA, and regulatory frameworks that UK enterprise and government buyers require. **Q4: Does XCLOUDP cover DORA cloud obligations?** Yes. Day 5 covers DORA Articles 28 to 44 in depth: ICT third-party risk management for cloud providers, cloud concentration risk governance, enhanced monitoring requirements for critical ICT third parties, and exit strategy obligations. For UK financial services firms with DORA obligations, this is directly applicable. **Q5: What career paths does XCLOUDP support?** Cloud Security Architect: £85,000 to £150,000 UK. Cloud Security Engineer: £75,000 to £120,000. Security Architect (Cloud): £90,000 to £140,000. Cloud Compliance Manager: £65,000 to £100,000. Cloud security roles command the highest salaries in the security market. ## Course at a glance | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Code | CYB-0342 | | Duration | 6 days | | Level | Expert | | Track | Cloud & Zero Trust Security | | Category | Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking | | Credential tier | tier3 | | Price (GBP) | £4995 | --- ## About this content This Markdown course profile is the citation-grade twin of [XCLOUDP: Xcademia Cloud Security Professional](https://xcademia.com/courses/xcloudp-xcademia-cloud-security-professional). 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