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Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge

As organizations migrate to the cloud, they need information security professionals who are cloud savvy. The CCSK certificate is widely recognized as the standard of expertise for cloud security and provides you with the foundations you need to secure data in the cloud. How you choose to build on that knowledge is your choice.

Learn CSA’s Security Guidance V.4 along with...

An in-depth understanding of the full capabilities of cloud computing.
Recommendations from the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security's (ENISA) cloud guidance.
How to assess the security of cloud providers and your own organization using the cloud-specific governance & compliance tool: Cloud Controls Matrix.
The knowledge to effectively develop a holistic cloud security program relative to globally accepted standards

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What's the difference between the CCSK and CCSP?

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How to Prepare for the CCSK Exam

Training Options

Conquer the CCSK by completing your training. Choose from:

Self-Study

You can also study for the exam yourself using our free prep-kit.

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Take CCSK Self-Paced Training if You...

Have a complicated schedule and can't fit in a regular class.

Are paying for your training out-of-pocket.

Want to invest in multiple complementary certificates.

Need a course that can be completed at home, at work or on-the-go.

Want a learning experience customized to you.

Want to earn an online certificate that's based on research from subject matter experts out in the field.

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What are the benefits of earning your CCSK?

Prove your competency in key cloud security issues through an organization that specializes in cloud research.
Increase employment opportunities by filling the skills-gap for cloud-certified professionals.
Demonstrate your technical knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively use controls tailored to the cloud.
Learn to establish a baseline of security best practices when dealing with a broad array of responsibilities, from cloud governance to configuring technical security controls.
Complement other credentials such as the CISA, CISSP and CCSP.

Who should earn their CCSK?

Veterans Can Earn the CCSK for Free

Study Materials

CSA is proud to collaborate with McGraw-Hill and announce the release of the “CCSK Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge All-in-One Exam Guide,” written by CSA-authorized trainer Graham Thompson. This book offers exam-focused coverage of the latest cloud technologies, including virtualization, governance and security. Readers will receive real-world examples and best practices, online content that includes access to 120 additional practice questions, and a 10% discount code for the CCSK exam. You can buy the book here

Course Outlines

Guide to the CCSK

CCSK Prep-Kit

The Security Guidance v.4 outlines specific uses and applications of the cloud and addresses regulatory issues and inherent risks in using cloud computing on various technologies including: IoT, blockchain and DevSecOps.

CSA Security Guidance v.4

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An in-depth and independent analysis outlining the information security benefits and key security risks of cloud computing with practical advice on how to protect your organization.

ENISA Recommendations

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The Cloud Controls Matrix provides fundamental security principles that guide cloud service vendors toward the most secure practices. For prospective cloud customers it helps in assessing the overall security posture of cloud providers.

CSA Cloud Controls Matrix

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Domains Covered

DOMAIN 1

Cloud Computing Concepts and Architecture

DOMAIN 2

Governance and Enterprise Risk Management

DOMAIN 3

Legal Issues, Contracts, and Electronic Discovery

DOMAIN 4

Compliance and Audit Management

DOMAIN 5

Information Governance

DOMAIN 6

Management Plane and Business Continuity

DOMAIN 7

Infrastructure Security

DOMAIN 8

Virtualization and Containers

DOMAIN 9

Incident Response

DOMAIN 10

Application Security

DOMAIN 11

Data Security and Encryption

DOMAIN 12

Identity, Entitlement and Access Management

DOMAIN 13

Security as a Service

DOMAIN 14

Related Technologies

EXTRA DOMAIN

Cloud Controls Matrix

EXTRA DOMAIN

ENISA Recommendations

I recently passed the CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge and I found so much of the content directly valuable. I would recommend it to all IT security professionals. It provides a set of comprehensive and vendor neutral cloud computing principles that are invaluable across security roles and responsibilities. The CSA Security Guidance v4 document will be required reading for all my engineering talent in our organization going forward.

Cory Cowgill
CTO of Fusion Risk Management

With CCSK certification, professionals who have Cloud Computing responsibilities can demonstrate thorough Cloud security knowledge based on the CSA’s catalogue of security best practices.

Patrick Harding
CTO, Ping Identity

As enterprises move toward cloud computing, they are desperately seeking guidance and education in this new domain. CSA is bridging this gap and the CCSK provides an important first step in establishing baseline knowledge for individuals tasked with building and managing applications to the cloud.

Michael Sutton
CISO, Zscaler

The CSA, in providing a set of goals through the CCSK, is challenging security practitioners to become the cloud thought-leaders we need today and tomorrow to ensure safe and secure cloud environments. In developing the CCSK, CSA is 'setting the bar' for security professionals and providing business executives a means to gauge the opinions and rhetoric associated with security in the cloud.

Jerry Archer
CSO, Sallie Mae

The CCSK reflects both the operational knowledge of the CCM (Cloud Controls Matrix) as well as the strategic goals for the CSA. The CCM itself is a superset of many existing security control standards, which makes the CCSK all the more relevant to today's security environment.

John Checco
President Emeritus for the New York Metro InfraGard Members Alliance

This is the mother of all cloud computing security certifications. The Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge certification is vendor-neutral, and certifies competency in key cloud security areas.

CIO.com
Top Ten Cloud Computing Certifications

Info Security Products Guide, the industry’s leading information security research and advisory guide, has named the Certificate for Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) a gold winner for Professional Certification Programs in the 16th Annual 2020 Info Security PG’s Global Excellence Awards®.