CCII

The McAfee Certified Cloud Infrastructure Integrator (CCII) exam covers a broad range of topics related to deploying and managing McAfee cloud security solutions. The main points generally cluster around these key areas:

• Cloud Security Concepts: A fundamental understanding of cloud security principles, including shared responsibility models (e.g., IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), security best practices, and common threats and vulnerabilities in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP are frequently referenced).

• McAfee Cloud Workload Security (MVISION UCE/CSP): This is a core component. Expect questions on deploying, configuring, and managing MVISION UCE (Unified Cloud Edge) or CSP (Cloud Security Posture Management) for various cloud platforms. This includes:

  • Agent deployment and management: Understanding how agents are installed and managed across different cloud environments.
  • Policy creation and enforcement: Defining and implementing security policies to protect workloads.
  • Threat detection and response: Knowing how to identify and respond to security incidents within the cloud.
  • Data loss prevention (DLP): Understanding and configuring DLP features within the MVISION suite.
  • Vulnerability management: How MVISION identifies and helps remediate vulnerabilities.

• McAfee Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB): Understanding the role of a CASB in securing cloud applications and data. This includes:

  • Policy enforcement: Controlling access to cloud applications based on defined policies.
  • Data protection: Monitoring and controlling data access and leakage in cloud applications.
  • Integration with other security tools: Understanding how CASB integrates with other security solutions in the McAfee ecosystem.

• McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) and ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO): While not the primary focus, understanding how these on-premises management platforms interact with and support cloud-based McAfee security solutions is important. This might involve understanding log aggregation and reporting from cloud environments.

• Integration and Orchestration: The ability to integrate McAfee cloud security solutions with other security tools and platforms is crucial. Understanding API integrations and automation capabilities is vital.

• Troubleshooting and Reporting: The exam will test your ability to troubleshoot common issues and generate reports to demonstrate the effectiveness of your security posture.

In summary: The McAfee CCII exam evaluates your skills in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting McAfee's cloud security solutions, specifically focusing on MVISION UCE/CSP and CASB, within the context of broader cloud security principles and best practices. A strong understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security models is absolutely necessary. Hands-on experience with these products is highly recommended for exam success.