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CCSP Success Toolkit70-Day Programme

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 60+ hours live coaching, 5,045+ practice questions, and the cloud architect mindset that separates passers from hopers.

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The CCSP Spine

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.

IaaS

Provider Owns

Infrastructure, network, physical security, hypervisor

Customer Owns

OS, middleware, runtime, data, applications, access controls

PaaS

Provider Owns

Infrastructure + OS + middleware + runtime

Customer Owns

Application code, data, user access, business logic

SaaS

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.

Why CST 4.0

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
Learning Architecture

3-Stage Learning System

Learn → Revise → Master. Each stage builds on the last, transforming knowledge into exam-ready confidence.

Stage 1

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
Stage 2

Revise

  • Spaced-repetition revision days
  • 1,500+ flashcards for rapid recall
  • 6 domain cheat sheets
  • Recording library for re-watch
Stage 3

Mastery

  • Code Breaker distractor elimination app
  • 5,045+ practice questions
  • 4 full CAT mocks + 2 mini-mocks
  • 60++ hours of live coaching drills

70

Days Programme

180

Days Access

60++

Hrs Live Prep

285+

Hrs Learning

Aug 2026 Outline

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.

Domain 1.6★ NEW

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

Domain 2.9★ NEW

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

Domain 3.5★ NEW

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

Domain 4.8★ NEW

DevSecOps

Shift-left security, IaC scanning, container security, CI/CD pipeline hardening, and runtime application self-protection (RASP).

Covered on Day 26

Domain 5.2★ EXPANDED

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

Domain 5.3★ EXPANDED

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

Domain 6.2★ NEW

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

Your Journey

10-Week CCSP Roadmap

From Day 1 orientation to Day 70 exam — every week has a clear purpose.

Week 1

Foundation

Orientation, study plan, Shared Responsibility Model deep-dive, Domain 1 (Cloud Concepts) begins

Week 2

Domain 1 + 2

Cloud architecture, design principles, data security and privacy — including the new AI/ML sub-objectives

Week 3

Domain 2 + 3

Data classification, cloud platform security, Zero Trust Architecture (new), infrastructure security

Week 4

Domain 3 + 4

Cloud application security, DevSecOps (new), operations security and monitoring

Week 5

Domain 4 + 5

Business continuity, disaster recovery, cloud pen-testing (expanded), operational frameworks

Week 6

Domain 5 + 6

Compliance, legal requirements, India DPDPA (new), audit and assurance

Week 7

Integration

Cross-domain integration sessions, Shared Responsibility Model applied across all 6 domains

Week 8

Confidence

Full mock test 1 + 2 with detailed performance analysis. Code Breaker distractor drills intensify

Week 9

Simulation

Mock test 3 + 4, mini-mocks, live CAT-format coaching drills, weak-area targeted revision

Week 10

Exam Week

Final revision, exam-day strategy session, confidence calibration, Day 69 EXAM, Day 70 celebration

The Transformation Engine

Our Strategic CCSP Architect Approach

Cloud EngineerCloud Security Architect

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?"

✓ INSTALLED
Memorising ServicesEliminating Distractors

CCSP 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.

✓ INSTALLED
Exam-AnxietyExecution Control

Most CCSP candidates hope they pass. Our students know they will. Through 60++ hours of live drills against CAT-format questions and 4 full mock tests, we build the muscle memory to handle ambiguity without panic.

✓ INSTALLED
Curriculum

6 CCSP Domains — Aug 2026 Aligned

Master all six cloud security domains with structured daily objectives

D117% of exam

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
D220% of exam

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
D317% of exam

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
D417% of exam

Cloud Application Security

  • Cloud application architecture and design
  • DevSecOps practices (NEW — 4.8)
  • Software assurance and validation
  • Identity and access management in cloud apps
D516% of exam

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
D613% of exam

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
All-in-One

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

5,045+ Practice Questions

Comprehensive question bank with detailed explanations and domain tagging

60++ Hrs 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

Your Instructor

Know Your Coach

29 years+

Years Experience

CISSPCISMCRISCCCSPCPEGPCPISI

2,000+

Certified (all programmes)

98.4%

Pass Rate

“As a military veteran and cybersecurity professional with 29 years 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

Success Stories

What Our Students Say

RK

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.

PS

Priya Sharma

CISO, Tech Startup

The corporate training program transformed our security team. Highly professional and results-driven.

AH

Ahmed Hassan

Cybersecurity Consultant

Best investment in my career. The practical approach and exam strategies were invaluable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CCSP Success Toolkit is Cybernous' flagship CCSP preparation programme — a structured 70-day learning system with 180-day access that combines live coaching, on-demand video content, and architect-grade accountability, fully aligned to the ISC2 CCSP exam outline effective August 1, 2026. The programme covers 49 expert-led videos, 6 cloud security domains, and includes 4 full CAT-style mock tests plus 2 mini-mocks. Learning Days target one CCSP CBK objective per day. Revision Days consolidate retention through CAT-style quiz sets. Full content coverage completes by Day 42, with the remaining 28 days dedicated to integration, simulation, and exam-readiness.
'All-in-one' means you need zero external resources — no separate Sybex book, no DestCert subscription, no third-party question bank. The CCSP Success Toolkit includes: 49 HD video lectures, 1,500+ flashcards, 5,045+ practice questions, 6 domain cheat sheets, 100+ Smart Notes, 60+ hours of live coaching, 4 full-length CAT mock tests, 2 mini-mocks, dedicated 1:1 mentoring with Manoj Sharma, Slack/community access, and the proprietary Code Breaker app. India-specific DPDPA guidance is included for the Aug 2026 outline.
The CCSP exam is a Computerised Adaptive Test (CAT) that delivers between 100 and 150 questions in up to 3 hours. The exam adapts question difficulty to your demonstrated ability — meaning steady accuracy beats raw speed. The Toolkit trains you for CAT through 4 full-length CAT-style mock tests and 2 mini-mocks that replicate the adaptive difficulty curve. Each mock test includes a detailed performance breakdown by domain, highlighting weak areas for targeted revision. The Code Breaker app trains you to eliminate distractors systematically — the skill that produced Cybernous' first-attempt pass rate.
The Aug 2026 outline introduces 7 new or significantly expanded sub-objectives: Domain 1.6 (AI/ML for Cloud Security — covering EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, SOAR), Domain 2.9 (Data Protection of AI/ML Data), Domain 3.5 (Zero Trust Architecture — NIST SP 800-207, microsegmentation, continuous verification), Domain 4.8 (DevSecOps — shift-left, IaC scanning, container security), Domain 5.2 (expanded Cloud Pen-Testing — black/grey/white box plus CSP authorisation requirements), Domain 5.3 (expanded Operational Frameworks — now includes NIST, ISO, HIPAA, COBIT, CIS Controls, COSO, and ITIL), and Domain 6.2 (India DPDPA Privacy). The CCSP Success Toolkit is built ground-up against this new outline — all 7 areas are covered with dedicated videos and practice questions.
Yes — enrolment is open now. The CCSP Success Toolkit is delivered as a self-paced 70-day programme with rolling cohort starts, plus weekly live coaching sessions led by Manoj Sharma. Once enrolled, you get instant access to the video library, Smart Notes, flashcards, and Code Breaker app. The 70-day clock starts from your enrolment date.
Every CCSP Success Toolkit student gets direct 1:1 mentoring access to Manoj Sharma — the same instructor whose CISSP cohorts achieve a first-attempt pass rate. Direct support includes: 1:1 calendar booking, weekly live coaching gym sessions, doubt-clearing during live theory days, asynchronous Q&A through the dedicated student Slack channel, and personalised study-plan adjustments based on your mock test performance.
The CCSP Success Toolkit includes a support-till-you-pass commitment. If you complete the 70-day programme, attempt all mock tests, and don't pass your first exam attempt, Cybernous provides continued access to the platform, additional coaching sessions, and personalised re-preparation support at no extra cost until you pass. This commitment reflects Manoj Sharma's confidence in the system — the same methodology that drives Cybernous' first-attempt success rate across all programmes.
CISSP covers 8 domains across all of information security. CCSP covers 6 cloud-specific domains. Holding CISSP waives CCSP's experience requirement entirely, making CCSP the natural next step for CISSPs entering cloud roles. If your role is cloud-specific or you already hold CISSP, CCSP adds specialist depth. Many Cybernous alumni hold both — the CISSP Success Toolkit trains the managerial mindset, while the CCSP Success Toolkit trains the cloud architect mindset.
The cloud architect mindset means thinking about architecture and risk, not configuration and clicks. CCSP scenarios test whether you can choose the BEST answer for an organisation, not the technically correct configuration. Cybernous teaches this through three pillars: (1) Mindset Re-wiring — we dismantle configuration instincts and install architectural thinking. (2) Decision Framework — a 6-step method to deconstruct vague scenarios and spot the 'shared responsibility trap'. (3) Outcome Certainty — 60+ hours of live drills against CAT-format ambiguity. This mirrors the CISSP managerial mindset training that has driven 2,000+ professionals to certification across all Cybernous programmes.
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