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Exam Information
Official specifications published by EC-Council
Exam Format
240 min
125
70%
Professional
Registration
$550 USD
ECC Exam Centre or online proctoring
English
Validity
3 years
EC-Council Continuing Education (ECE) Credits; Retake the current version of the exam; Annual continuing education fee of $80
312-40 Exam Topics and Domains
312-40 is organized into 11 weighted domains. Expect to work with Cloud Storage, AWS CloudTrail, AWS Security Hub, Azure Monitor, and more.
1
Introduction to Cloud Security
8%
Cloud Computing Fundamentals
Cloud Security Objectives and IssuesCloud Security Insights
- Understand cloud computing fundamentals and security objectives
- Identify and evaluate cloud security issues and insights
Security Shared Responsibility Model
AWS Shared Responsibility ModelMicrosoft Azure Shared Responsibility ModelGoogle Cloud Platform Shared Responsibility Model
- Understand the shared responsibility model across different cloud providers
- Evaluate CSPs for security before consuming cloud services
2
Platform and Infrastructure Security in Cloud
12%
Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Fundamentals
Understanding Cloud Platform and InfrastructureRisks and Threats Associated with Cloud Platform
- Understand cloud platform and infrastructure components
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with cloud infrastructure
Securing Cloud Infrastructure
AWS Platform and Infrastructure SecurityAzure Platform and Infrastructure SecurityGCP Platform and Infrastructure Security
- Design and secure cloud data centers
- Implement platform security across AWS, Azure, and GCP
3
Application Security in Cloud
12%
Cloud Application Security Fundamentals
Cloud Application Security RisksSecure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)DevOps and CI/CD Security
- Understand cloud application security risks
- Implement secure development practices in cloud environments
Implementing Application Security
AWS Application SecurityAzure Application SecurityGCP Application Security
- Implement application security features in AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Configure cloud-native security controls for applications
4
Data Security in Cloud
12%
Cloud Data Security Fundamentals
Cloud Data Storage FundamentalsCloud Storage Architecture and LifecycleData Security Risks and Attacks
- Understand cloud data storage fundamentals and architectures
- Identify risks and attacks on cloud data storage
Data Protection Strategies
Data Security TechnologiesInformation Rights ManagementData Retention and Archiving
- Implement data security strategies and technologies
- Design data retention and archiving solutions
Platform-Specific Data Security
AWS Data SecurityAzure Data SecurityGCP Data Security
- Implement data security in AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Configure platform-specific data protection features
5
Security Operations in Cloud
8%
Cloud Security Operations Fundamentals
Security Operations OverviewCloud Infrastructure Security Operations
- Understand cloud security operations fundamentals
- Perform security operations for cloud infrastructures
Platform-Specific Security Operations
AWS Security OperationsAzure Security OperationsGCP Security Operations
- Implement security operations in AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Configure monitoring and logging across cloud platforms
6
Penetration Testing in Cloud
8%
Cloud Penetration Testing
Scope of Cloud Penetration TestingGeneric Penetration Testing Steps
- Understand the scope and methodology of cloud penetration testing
- Perform generic penetration testing steps in cloud environments
Platform-Specific Penetration Testing
AWS Penetration TestingAzure Penetration TestingGCP Penetration Testing
- Perform platform-specific penetration testing
- Understand provider-specific testing policies and procedures
7
Incident Response in Cloud
8%
Cloud Incident Response Fundamentals
Cloud Incident Response LifecycleSOAR for Incident Response
- Understand cloud incident response lifecycle
- Implement SOAR for accelerated incident response
Platform-Specific Incident Response
AWS Incident ResponseAzure Incident ResponseGCP Incident Response
- Implement incident response in AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Use platform-specific investigation and detection tools
8
Forensic Investigation in Cloud
8%
Cloud Forensics Fundamentals
Cloud Forensics Overview
Understand cloud forensics principles and procedures
Platform-Specific Forensic Investigation
AWS Forensic InvestigationAzure Forensic InvestigationGCP Forensic Investigation
- Investigate security incidents in AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Perform forensic analysis on cloud platforms
9
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in Cloud
8%
BC/DR Fundamentals
Cloud Disaster Recovery and Business ContinuityDesigning BC/DR in Cloud
- Design disaster recovery and business continuity in cloud
- Understand BC/DR concepts and strategies
Platform-Specific BC/DR
AWS BC/DRAzure BC/DRGCP BC/DR
- Implement BC/DR in AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Configure platform-specific disaster recovery solutions
10
Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance in Cloud
8%
GRC Fundamentals
Cloud GovernanceRisk Management in CloudCloud Compliance
- Understand GRC in the cloud
- Implement governance and compliance frameworks
Platform-Specific GRC
AWS GRCAzure GRCGCP GRC
- Implement GRC in AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Use platform-specific governance and compliance tools
11
Standards, Policies, and Legal Issues in Cloud
8%
Legal and Regulatory Framework
Laws Impacting Cloud ComputingCloud Computing StandardsData Protection and Privacy
- Understand laws and standards impacting cloud computing
- Implement legal frameworks for data protection and privacy
Audit and Vendor Management
Audit Planning and ReportingOutsourcing and Vendor Management
- Perform audit planning and reporting in cloud
- Manage outsourcing and vendor relationships
Platform-Specific Standards and Policies
AWS Standards and AuditingAzure Standards and AuditingGCP Standards and Auditing
- Implement standards and policies in AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Use platform-specific auditing capabilities
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 312-40 earns the Certified Cloud Security Engineer certification. It sits in the Cloud Security track.
Current Level Exams
- 312-38 - Certified Network Defender (CND)
- 312-39 - Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
- 312-50 - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Next Level Options
Alternative Paths
- 312-49 - Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) Cloud forensics and incident investigation skills
- 312-79 - EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) Broader security foundation
- 312-96 - Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE)Cloud application security specialization
- 212-89 - EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer (ECDE)DevOps security in cloud environments
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-12-01
- Announcement date: 2023-12-01
Updates
- AWS Security Lake GA New centralized security data lake concepts likely in future updates • Release date: 2024-05-01
- Microsoft Copilot for Security Preview AI-assisted security operations may appear in exam scenarios • Release date: 2024-03-01
- Google Cloud Security Command Center Premium 2.0 Enhanced threat detection and compliance features • Release date: 2024-06-01
- SOAR Platform Updates Various Advanced automation and orchestration scenarios • Release date: 2024-Q3
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Cloud Security Engineers and Cloud Security Architects.
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in Information Security domain