The Cloud Computing Advanced course and exam are based on the following Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
1 Cloud Architecture
The candidate can…
1.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate cloud service model.
1.2 Explain concepts related to service availability.
1.3 Explain cloud networking concepts.
1.4 Compare and contrast storage resources and technologies.
1.5 Explain the purpose of cloud-native design concepts.
1.6 Compare and contrast containerization concepts.
1.7 Compare and contrast virtualization concepts.
1.8 Summarize cost considerations related to cloud usage.
1.9 Explain the importance of database concepts.
1.10 Compare and contrast methods for optimizing workloads using cloud resources.
1.11 Identify evolving technologies in the cloud.
2 Deployment
The candidate can…
2.1 Compare and contrast cloud deployment models.
2.2 Given a scenario, implement appropriate deployment strategies.
2.3 Summarize aspects of cloud migration.
2.4 Given a scenario, use code to deploy and configure cloud resources.
2.5 Given a set of requirements, provision the appropriate cloud resources.
3 Operations
The candidate can…
3.1 Given a scenario, configure appropriate resources to achieve observability.
3.2 Given a scenario, configure appropriate scaling approaches.
3.3 Given a scenario, use appropriate backup and recovery methods.
3.4 Given a scenario, manage the life cycle of cloud resources.
4 Security
The candidate can…
4.1 Explain vulnerability management concepts.
4.2 Compare and contrast aspects of compliance and regulation.
4.3 Given a scenario, implement identity and access management.
4.4 Given a scenario, apply security best practices.
4.5 Given a scenario, apply security controls in the cloud.
4.6 Given a scenario, monitor suspicious activities to identify common attacks.
5 DevOps Fundamentals
The candidate can…
5.1 Explain source control concepts.
5.2 Explain concepts related to continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
5.3 Explain concepts related to integration of systems.
5.4 Explain the importance of tools used in DevOps environments.
6 Troubleshooting
The candidate can…
6.1 Given a scenario, troubleshoot deployment issues.
6.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot network issues.
6.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot security issues.
You will need to use a special browser that uses camera proctoring while you take the exam. The exam consists of forty (40) multiple choice questions. Each question has three (3) answer options, exactly one (1) of which is correct. You should answer all questions, since there is no penalty for questions answered incorrectly, but you will not get any points for questions left unanswered. To pass, you must answer at least 27 questions correctly. You will have 60 minutes to take the exam.
Ordering the exam entitles you to sit for one (1) exam attempt.
This is one of the eight exams you need to pass to earn the CCISO® diploma.
