CCSP

ISC2 Case-by-Case DoD 8570/8140 Aligned

$599 Exam Cost Single exam; $100/year AMF

$125,000 Average Salary

$100,000–$160,000 Salary Range

10-14 Prep Weeks

3 years / $300 Renewal

About the CCSP

Advanced cloud security certification covering cloud architecture, design, operations, and compliance in multi-cloud environments.

Prerequisites

5 years IT experience including 1 year cloud security (or Associate status)

Testing Format

In-person at Pearson VUE

How VR&E Funds the CCSP

Approved in advanced VR&E cloud security career plans, particularly for veterans with prior IT experience looking to specialize.

What VR&E Typically Covers:

Exam fee ($599) — funded through Purchase Orders
Preparation courses and training programs
Study materials, practice exams, and lab access
Exam vouchers and retake fees when approved
Initial renewal fees may be covered during your plan period

All funding is subject to individual VRC approval as part of your Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plan (IWRP).

Career Paths with the CCSP

Cloud Security ArchitectCloud Security EngineerCloud Compliance AnalystSenior Cloud Engineer

VR&E vs GI Bill® for the CCSP

VR&E Chapter 31

Exam fee covered in full ($599) — no per-test cap
Prep courses and materials funded separately
No upfront payment — funded through Purchase Orders
Part of your career rehabilitation plan

GI Bill®

$2,000 per-test reimbursement cap
Veteran pays upfront, gets reimbursed
This exam ($599) falls within the GI Bill® cap
Does not cover prep courses or study materials

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