Cloud Security Certifications Become Baseline in 2025 Hiring

1. From “Nice to Have” to Baseline Requirement

In 2025, cloud security is no longer a niche specialization. Job descriptions for cloud security engineer, DevSecOps, cloud architect and security operations roles increasingly list one or more cloud security certifications as baseline expectations rather than optional plus points.

Employers use certifications to filter candidates who can speak the same language as their cloud and security teams.

2. Vendor-Neutral and Vendor-Specific Options

Commonly referenced certifications include:

• CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional (ISC)².
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty for AWS-focused environments.
• Azure SC-100 / SC-200 for Microsoft security operations and strategy.
• Security+ SY0-701 as a baseline for broader security roles.

In multi-cloud organizations, candidates with a mix of vendor-neutral and vendor-specific credentials are particularly attractive.

3. How This Affects Your Certification Strategy

If your long-term goal is cloud security, a practical roadmap might be:

• Start with Security+ SY0-701 or another foundational security exam.
• Add one cloud platform at depth – e.g. AWS Security Specialty or Azure SC-100.
• Consider CCSP or similar once you have hands-on experience across multiple services.

Each step should be backed by real project or lab experience, not just exam preparation.

Article Details

• Focus: Cloud security certifications in hiring
• Examples: CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure SC-100
• Role types: Cloud security engineer, DevSecOps, architect

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