All Episodes
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Episode 1 — Orientation: CCSP at a Glance
This opening episode introduces the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification and explains why it has become the global benchmark for cloud security e...
Episode 2 — Study Strategy: How to Use an Audio-First PrepCast
In this episode, we explore how to make the most of an audio-first learning format. Traditional textbooks and classroom prep can feel rigid, but audio lets you build k...
Episode 3 — Exam Mechanics: Item Types, Scoring and Time Management
Understanding the structure of the exam is critical before sitting for it. This episode breaks down the types of questions you’ll face, how scoring works, and what pas...
Episode 4 — Planning: 8-Week Study Plan and Daily Routines
Preparation without structure often leads to burnout or gaps in coverage. In this episode, we present an 8-week study plan that balances domain review, practice questi...
Episode 5 — Memory: Active Recall, Spaced Repetition and Note-Taking
Cloud security concepts are complex, and memorization alone won’t cut it. This episode introduces evidence-based study techniques such as active recall, spaced repetit...
Episode 7 — Test Day: Mindset, Logistics and Post-Exam Next Steps
Exam day comes with its own challenges, from nerves to logistics. In this episode, we walk through strategies to maintain calm, manage energy levels, and handle the te...
Episode 8 — Glossary Deep Dive I: Cloud Concepts & Architecture Terms
Success on the CCSP exam requires fluency with terminology. In this first glossary deep dive, we unpack the essential terms tied to cloud concepts and architecture. Fr...
Episode 9 — Glossary Deep Dive II: Data & Platform Terms
This glossary episode explores the vocabulary of data security and cloud platforms. We define and contextualize terms such as tokenization, encryption models, key mana...
Episode 10 — Glossary Deep Dive III: Application, Operations & Legal Terms
The third glossary session focuses on application security, operational practices, and legal considerations in cloud environments. Terms like DevSecOps, runtime protec...
Episode 11 — Domain 1 Overview: Cloud Concepts, Architecture & Design
Domain 1 of the CCSP exam sets the stage by covering the core principles of cloud concepts, architecture, and design. In this episode, we introduce the high-level topi...
Episode 12 — Shared Responsibility Model: Cloud vs. Customer Controls
The shared responsibility model is one of the most tested and misunderstood concepts on the CCSP exam. In this episode, we break down how responsibilities are divided ...
Episode 13 — Cloud Service Models: IaaS, PaaS and SaaS Security Considerations
Different service models shift the balance of control, risk, and required expertise. This episode explores Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, and Soft...
Episode 14 — Cloud Deployment Models: Public, Private, Hybrid and Community
Deployment models define the context in which cloud services operate. In this episode, we explain the differences between public, private, hybrid, and community models...
Episode 15 — Cloud Characteristics: Elasticity, On-Demand and Multi-Tenancy Security
Cloud computing offers unique features that drive both value and new security challenges. This episode examines elasticity, on-demand self-service, measured usage, and...
Episode 16 — Roles & Responsibilities: Providers, Consumers, Auditors and Brokers
Clear roles and responsibilities are the backbone of secure cloud adoption. In this episode, we explore the four major players—cloud providers, consumers, auditors, an...
Episode 17 — Reference Architectures: Secure Design Patterns and Blueprints
Cloud reference architectures provide the blueprints for building secure systems at scale. In this episode, we explain how reference models capture best practices, ens...
Episode 18 — Trust Boundaries: Segmentation and Isolation in Cloud Designs
Trust boundaries define where control shifts between users, systems, and services. This episode unpacks how boundaries are drawn in cloud designs, from network segment...
Episode 19 — Virtualization Security: Hypervisor and Guest Isolation Basics
Virtualization is a key enabler of cloud computing, but it introduces unique security concerns. In this episode, we examine the role of hypervisors, the difference bet...
Episode 20 — Compute Abstractions: VMs, Containers and Serverless Placement
Cloud computing offers multiple layers of abstraction, each with its own strengths and risks. In this episode, we compare virtual machines, containers, and serverless ...
Episode 21 — Storage Models: Object, Block and File Design Considerations
Cloud storage comes in several forms, each optimized for different use cases and each carrying unique security considerations. This episode explores the distinctions a...