CCZT™ Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust

14.4 CPE Hours  | Online Self-Paced | Certificate Exam

This certificate course provides an in-depth understanding of Zero Trust
architecture, the drivers, benefits, and how to plan for adoption.

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With rapid technological advances, new security vulnerabilities are constantly emerging. The Zero Trust model, which operates on the principle of ‘never trust, always verify’, is quickly rising as the most favored cybersecurity strategy to prevent breaches.

 

The Cloud Security Alliance CCZT Certificate in Competence in Zero Trust course is the authoritative Zero Trust training and certificate that delivers the knowledge needed to understand the core concepts of Zero Trust. The CCZT builds knowledge to drive the definition, implementation and management of Zero Trust over time.

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Online Self-Paced

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Learning Outcomes

The CCZT Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust course which provides an in-depth understanding of Zero Trust architecture, the drivers, benefits, and how to plan for adoption. Earning the CCZT is critical for security professionals seeking to advance their careers and for organisations who must maintain strong security postures. Earning the CCZT ensures professionals are equipped to implement the robust security measures required from taking a Zero  Trust approach.

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 CCZT / Zero Trust is the future of information security making it essential knowledge for all information security professionals. This is a required skill for security professionals looking to remain at
the forefront of innovation and keep up with evolving cybersecurity threats. Common job position titles include:

CISOs, Security Managers, Managers & Decision Makers

Risk Officers & Owners

Compliance Officers

Security Engineers & Architects

System Engineers & Developers

Cyber Security Analysts

Security Administrators

NO Pre-requisites Required

There are no prerequisites required for the CCZT, however it is helpful to have your Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) or a basic understanding of security fundamentals.

Course Content

The CCZT™ Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust Course covers the following module content:

Zero Trust and Zero Trust Architecture general concepts and definitions

General concepts, definitions, goals, objectives and benefits of Zero Trust.

Zero Trust goals, objectives, and benefits

Developing best practices in Zero Trust by examining authoritative sources such as CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model and NIST’s Zero Trust Architecture (SP 800-207), among others.

Zero Trust Architecture logical model and key components

Logical models, key components, workflows, and design of Zero Trust Architecture.

Software Defined Perimeter

The core tenets, underlying technologies, main architectural components, and technology and business benefits of SDP, a ZTA solution.

Zero Trust Planning

In-depth examination of the crucial facets of Zero Trust planning from initial considerations such as stakeholder identification and defining your protect surfaces, to organisational security policies and compliance.

Zero Trust Implementation

In-depth examination of the crucial facets of Zero Trust implementation, from creating project kick-off documents and disaster planning, to setting up the network environment, deploying agents to devices, and adding automation.

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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

$750 + GST

 

What you will receive:

  • Study Guide
  • Knowledge Guide
  • Additional Resources:
    • Mapping ZTA Components to SDP
    • Authoritative Sources from CISA, NIST and the NSTAC Report
    • Recommended Reading from CSA’s Zero Trust Working Group
  • Sample Exam Questions
  • CCZT 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 CCZT exam token provides you with two test attempts.

The CCZT is an open-book, online exam with 60 multiple choice questions. The allotted timeframe is 90-minutes. 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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