Pass CCSP First Attempt — Built on Manoj Sharma's Proven System
Adapted for the 6 cloud domains and the Aug 2026 ISC2 outline. 70-day spaced-learning programme with weekly live coaching, a full CAT-format question bank, and the cloud architect mindset that separates passers from hopers.
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Master the Shared Responsibility Model
The #1 most-tested concept across all 6 CCSP domains. Understanding who owns what in each service model is the architect's first question.
Provider Owns
Infrastructure, network, physical security, hypervisor
Customer Owns
OS, middleware, runtime, data, applications, access controls
Provider Owns
Infrastructure + OS + middleware + runtime
Customer Owns
Application code, data, user access, business logic
Provider Owns
Full stack — infrastructure through application
Customer Owns
Data classification, user access, compliance, governance
Every CCSP scenario traces back to this model. Our programme installs this as muscle memory by Day 3 — so when the exam asks “who is responsible?”, you don't think, you know.
The Bootcamp Trap vs. The CST System
Traditional Bootcamps
- ✕5-day knowledge dump — forget 80% within weeks
- ✕Generic content not aligned to Aug 2026 outline
- ✕Anonymous instructor teams with no accountability
- ✕No CAT-format mock tests — unprepared for adaptive difficulty
- ✕Zero post-class support or mentoring
- ✕Lecture-only format with no spaced repetition
CST 4.0 System
- ✓70-day spaced learning — retention by design
- ✓Built ground-up for the Aug 2026 ISC2 outline
- ✓Named expert: Manoj Sharma (ISC² #557313)
- ✓4 full CAT mock tests + 2 mini-mocks — real adaptive practice
- ✓Support-till-you-pass commitment with 1:1 mentoring
- ✓Cloud architect mindset — not memorisation
3-Stage Learning System
Learn → Revise → Master. Each stage builds on the last, transforming knowledge into exam-ready confidence.
Learn
- 49 HD video lectures across 6 domains
- Daily learning objectives mapped to CBK
- Smart Notes for each topic
- Daily practice questions after each video
Revise
- Spaced-repetition revision days
- 1,500+ flashcards for rapid recall
- 6 domain cheat sheets
- Recording library for re-watch
Mastery
- Code Breaker distractor elimination app
- 4 full CAT mocks + 2 mini-mocks
- Weekly live coaching drills
70
Days Programme
180
Days Access
6
Cloud Domains
285+
Hrs Learning
Learn it. Revise it. Master it. Three stages. One outcome: you pass.
No external resources needed. No Sybex book. No DestCert subscription. Just the system.
7 New Sub-Objectives Most Courses Don't Cover
The ISC2 CCSP exam outline effective August 1, 2026 introduces 7 new or significantly expanded sub-objectives. The CCSP Success Toolkit is built ground-up against this new outline.
AI/ML for Cloud Security
Cloud threat detection and analysis, data source validation, SOAR, ethical concerns, and regulatory requirements. Covers EU AI Act, India DPDPA, and NIST AI RMF.
Covered on Day 6
Data Protection of AI/ML Data
Data set and model privacy plus data set and model security — validation, verification, and adversarial robustness.
Covered on Day 13
Zero Trust Architecture
NIST SP 800-207 principles, microsegmentation, continuous verification, and identity-based access. The new cloud-native security paradigm.
Covered on Day 19
DevSecOps
Shift-left security, IaC scanning, container security, CI/CD pipeline hardening, and runtime application self-protection (RASP).
Covered on Day 26
Cloud Pen-Testing
Black/grey/white box testing plus distinct CSP authorisation requirements — AWS, Azure, GCP each have different pen-test policies.
Covered on Day 34
Operational Frameworks
Expanded from ITIL/ISO to include NIST, ISO, HIPAA, COBIT, CIS Controls, COSO, and ITIL with a comparison sheet.
Covered on Day 32
India DPDPA Privacy
Digital Personal Data Protection Act added to country-specific legislation. Includes DPDPA vs GDPR comparison covering data principal, consent manager, and cross-border transfer rules.
Covered on Day 37
10-Week CCSP Roadmap
From Day 1 orientation to Day 70 exam — every week has a clear purpose.
Foundation
Orientation, study plan, Shared Responsibility Model deep-dive, Domain 1 (Cloud Concepts) begins
Domain 1 + 2
Cloud architecture, design principles, data security and privacy — including the new AI/ML sub-objectives
Domain 2 + 3
Data classification, cloud platform security, Zero Trust Architecture (new), infrastructure security
Domain 3 + 4
Cloud application security, DevSecOps (new), operations security and monitoring
Domain 4 + 5
Business continuity, disaster recovery, cloud pen-testing (expanded), operational frameworks
Domain 5 + 6
Compliance, legal requirements, India DPDPA (new), audit and assurance
Integration
Cross-domain integration sessions, Shared Responsibility Model applied across all 6 domains
Confidence
Full mock test 1 + 2 with detailed performance analysis. Code Breaker distractor drills intensify
Simulation
Mock test 3 + 4, mini-mocks, live CAT-format coaching drills, weak-area targeted revision
Exam Week
Final revision, exam-day strategy session, confidence calibration, Day 69 EXAM, Day 70 celebration
Our Strategic CCSP Architect Approach
We dismantle configuration instincts. You stop clicking through AWS/Azure/GCP consoles and start architecting cloud security. This is the shift from "how do I configure this?" to "should we trust this provider with this data, in this region, under this regulation?"
✓ INSTALLEDCCSP is a scenario exam. We install a 6-step decision framework to deconstruct vague cloud scenarios, spot the "shared responsibility trap", and choose the BEST answer when SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS all look right.
✓ INSTALLEDMost CCSP candidates hope they pass. Our students know they will. Through weekly live drills against CAT-format questions and 4 full mock tests, we build the muscle memory to handle ambiguity without panic.
✓ INSTALLED6 CCSP Domains — Aug 2026 Aligned
Master all six cloud security domains with structured daily objectives
Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design
- Cloud computing concepts and reference architecture
- Cloud security principles and design requirements
- AI/ML for Cloud Security (NEW — 1.6)
- Cloud service and deployment models
Cloud Data Security
- Cloud data lifecycle and classification
- Data security strategies and technologies
- Data Protection of AI/ML Data (NEW — 2.9)
- Data discovery, rights management, and retention
Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security
- Cloud infrastructure and virtualisation risks
- Zero Trust Architecture (NEW — 3.5)
- Cloud infrastructure security controls
- Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Cloud Application Security
- Cloud application architecture and design
- DevSecOps practices (NEW — 4.8)
- Software assurance and validation
- Identity and access management in cloud apps
Cloud Security Operations
- Physical and logical infrastructure security
- Cloud Pen-Testing (EXPANDED — 5.2)
- Operational Frameworks (EXPANDED — 5.3)
- Incident management and digital forensics in cloud
Legal, Risk and Compliance
- Legal and regulatory requirements in cloud
- India DPDPA Privacy (NEW — 6.2)
- Privacy requirements and audit processes
- Contract management and supply chain risk
6 domains. 70 days. Every objective — structured from Day 1.
Content coverage completes by Day 42. The remaining 28 days are integration, simulation, and exam-readiness.
Everything in Your Toolkit
Zero external resources needed. No Sybex book. No DestCert subscription. No third-party question bank.
49 HD Video Lectures
Expert-led content across all 6 domains, recorded against the Aug 2026 outline
Practice Question Bank
Comprehensive question bank with detailed explanations and domain tagging
Weekly Live Coaching
Weekly live sessions with Manoj Sharma — drills, doubt-clearing, and exam strategy
4 CAT Mocks + 2 Minis
Full-length adaptive mock tests that replicate the real exam difficulty curve
Code Breaker App
Proprietary distractor elimination training — the skill that drives first-attempt passes
1,500+ Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards for rapid recall across all 6 domains
100+ Smart Notes
Concise revision notes for each CBK objective — your exam-week companion
6 Domain Cheat Sheets
One-page summaries per domain with key frameworks, models, and formulas
1:1 Mentoring
Dedicated access to Manoj Sharma for personalised guidance and study-plan adjustments
Slack Community
Peer support channel with fellow CCSP candidates and Cybernous alumni
DPDPA Guidance
India-specific Digital Personal Data Protection Act coverage for the Aug 2026 outline
Support Till You Pass
Continued access, coaching, and re-preparation support if you don't pass on the first attempt
Know Your Coach
Manoj Sharma · ISC² #55731329+
Years Experience
2,000+
Certified (all programmes)
98.3%
CISSP Pass Rate
“As a military veteran and cybersecurity professional with 29 years of experience, I've dedicated my life to learning and training.”
My passion to empower others led me to leave my corporate leadership role, so I could focus entirely on helping security professionals like you achieve career success through cybersecurity certifications like CISSP, CISM, CRISC and CCSP.
The CCSP Success Toolkit is my proven CISSP system — adapted for the 6 cloud domains and the August 2026 ISC2 outline. The same methodology, the same accountability, the same outcomes — now for cloud security.
Every CCSP cohort trains with me directly. No teaching assistants. No anonymous instructors. When you have a doubt about shared responsibility or zero trust, you ask me — and I answer.
— Manoj Sharma, ISC² #557313
What Our Students Say
Rajesh Kumar
Senior Security Analyst, TCS
“Cybernous training helped me clear CISSP in my first attempt. The hands-on labs and mentoring made all the difference.”
Priya Sharma
CISO, Tech Startup
“The corporate training program transformed our security team. Highly professional and results-driven.”
Ahmed Hassan
Cybersecurity Consultant
“Best investment in my career. The practical approach and exam strategies were invaluable.”
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