Exam coverage map · certsloth

Aligned to the outline effective 1 August 2026, including AI/ML. Experience and endorsement requirements are separate from passing the exam. Shared security foundations precede four cloud-specific chapters.

Published objectives

Objective	Revision topic
1 · Cloud design and provider evaluation	01 Secure Architecture and Network Defences, 02 Security Principles and Controls, 11 Cloud Responsibilities and Provider Assurance
2 · Cloud data and AI data protection	03 Cryptography, Certificates and Keys, 04 Data Lifecycle, Privacy and Recovery, 12 Cloud Data, Applications and AI Boundaries
3 · Infrastructure and recovery	01 Secure Architecture and Network Defences, 04 Data Lifecycle, Privacy and Recovery, 05 Hardening and Vulnerability Management, 11 Cloud Responsibilities and Provider Assurance
4 · Application and identity security	06 Identity, Authentication and Privileged Access, 07 Threats, Attacks and Indicators, 12 Cloud Data, Applications and AI Boundaries
5 · Cloud operations and forensics	08 Incident Response and Evidence, 09 Monitoring, Automation and Investigation, 10 Governance, Risk and Assurance, 13 Cloud Operations, Forensics and Service Management
6 · Legal, risk and supplier contracts	10 Governance, Risk and Assurance, 14 Cloud Contracts, Privacy and Audit Evidence