15.2 CPE Hours | Online Self-Paced | Certificate Exam
The benchmark for cloud security expertise providing a comprehensive
and unbiased understanding of how to effectively secure data in the cloud.
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The Cloud Security Alliance Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) is regarded as the benchmark for cloud security expertise providing a comprehensive and unbiased understanding of how to effectively secure data in the cloud. This CCSK course enables participants from information security experts to CEOs the ability to utilise cloud services more securely and speak with confidence about cloud security concerns. Whether you are just beginning your cloud journey or are a seasoned cloud security expert, earning the CCSK certificate is the first step in preparing for other cloud certifications.
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Learning Outcomes
Join over 20,000 professionals worldwide who have enhanced their skills with the CCSK.
Cloud computing is now the dominant information technology system and cloud security is the foundation of modern cybersecurity programs.
Professionals earning the CCSK v5 not only demonstrate a mastery of essential and up to date cloud security knowledge but also retain permanent access to the first of its kind CCSK Chatbot. This is a unique tool to help professionals learn the body of knowledge as well as providing ongoing assistance in daily challenges with its unique interactive capabilities. CCSK v5 is the mark of the modern cybersecurity professional.
When you attend a course with Vital Learning Edge you are guaranteed the following:
Knowledge Transfer
Vital Learning Edge trainers have been both working in the industry and training/sharing their knowledge for over 25 years. We only use trainers who are actively working in the field, certified and can deliver.
Practical Examples
Trainers and their real world experience make the difference! Our trainers are able to relay content and draw from their real-world application to help solidify your understanding in a practical way.
Exam Preparation
This self-paced course is eligible for Professional Development Hours/Units. At the end of this self-paced course you will be provided with a certificate of attendance stating the hours for you to submit where required.
Who Should Attend
The CCSK course is ideal for professionals across a range of roles, especially as it provides foundational cloud security knowledge without needing prior certifications. A few job titles common to attendees include:
NO Pre-requisites Required
There is no official experience required, however it is highly recommended that participants have a basic understanding of security fundamentals such as firewalls, secure development, encryption, and identity and access management.
A familiarity with zero trust strategy, artificial intelligence, cloud workloads and application security is particularly relevant to the updated content in CCSK v5.
Course Content
The CCSK™ Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge Course covers the following module content:
Cloud Computing Concepts & Architecture
Describes and defines cloud computing, sets baseline terminology, and details the overall controls, deployment, and architectural models.
Cloud Governance
Focuses on cloud governance with an emphasis on the role of security and how enterprise governance helps align the strategic, tactical, and operational capabilities of information and technology with the business objectives.
Risk, Audit, & Compliance
Focuses on cloud security, risk, audit, and compliance, including evaluating cloud service providers and establishing cloud risk registries.
Organisation Management
Focuses on managing your entire cloud footprint, including securing and validating service provider deployments.
Identity & Access Management
Focuses primarily on IAM between an organisation and cloud providers or between cloud providers and services.
Security Monitoring
Presents unique security monitoring challenges and solutions for clou environments, emphasising the distinct aspects of cloud telemetry, management plane logs, service and resource logs, and the integration of advanced monitoring tools.
Infrastructure & Networking
Focuses on managing the overall infrastructure footprint and network security, including the CSP’s infrastructure security responsibilities.
Cloud Workload Security
Focuses on the related set of software and data units that are deployable on some type of infrastructure or platform.
Data Security
Addresses the complexities of data security in the cloud, covering essential strategies, tools, and practices for protecting data in transit and at rest.
Application Security
Focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities presented by application security in the cloud environment from the initial design phase to ongoing maintenance.
Incident Response & Resilience
Focuses on identifying and explaining best practices for cloud incident response and resilience that security professionals may reference when developing their own incident plans and processes.
Related Technologies & Strategies
Introduces the foundational concepts and focuses on developing a strategic cybersecurity approach to Zero Trust and Artificial Intelligence.
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Fees & Inclusions
Vital Learning Edge’s offers a range of delivery options for this course. As such, for more details on inclusions simply select your preferred option for more detail on fees and what you will receive:
Online Self-Paced
$1,300 + GST
What you will receive:
- Study Guide
- Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing v5
- Knowledge Guide
- Recommended Readings
- Sample Exam Questions
- CCSK exam token
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Exam Information
Simply create an account on CSA Exams to register for the exam. Because the exam is online, you can take the test where and when you want after receiving your exam token.
Each CCSK exam token provides you with two test attempts.
This is an open-book, online exam, completed in 120 minutes with 60 multiple-choice questions selected randomly from the CCSK question pool.
The minimum passing score is 80%. You have two attempts to pass the exam.
There is no waiting period to take your second attempt if you fail the first attempt, however it is recommended that students take a break and look over the study materials before attempting the exam a second time.
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