The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) has announced the release of the Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) v5 certification. The latest version of the CCSK v4 certification introduces substantial updates, providing a detailed understanding of modern cloud components and advanced security best practices.
The release of CCSK v5 coincides with the publication of the Security Guidance for Critical Focus Areas in Cloud Computing v5, which serves as the primary source of knowledge for CCSK v5.
“Evolving cloud environments are critical for organizations, making up-to-date knowledge of the principles and practices needed to secure a company’s cloud applications and data essential,” said Jim Reeves, CEO and co-founder of Cloud Security Alliance. “In addition to covering the skills needed to protect critical assets in the cloud, CCSK v5 provides extensive coverage of GenAI security and the Zero Trust approach to security, cementing it as the new benchmark for modern cybersecurity professionals.”
The updated CCSK includes the latest in cloud architecture, cloud-native security, workloads, virtual networks, data protection, DevSecOps, Zero Trust, generative AI, and emerging technologies at additional speed, along with vital information on managing risk, achieving compliance, improving organizational cloud security strategies, and understanding shared responsibility between cloud provider and cloud user. CCSK v5 also includes CCSK Orb, a unique generative AI tool to help users master the knowledge set and provide ongoing assistance with everyday challenges.
CCSK v5 provides a survey of the critical topics that cybersecurity professionals will face day in and day out. Covering 12 critical cloud security knowledge areas, it covers the fundamental concepts, best practices, and recommendations for securing the enterprise in the cloud, regardless of provider or platform. CCSK v5 equips users to address current and future security threats and includes in-depth coverage of:
Cloud Workloads Serverless / FaaS (Function as a Service) Application Security Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CI/CD) DevSecOps and Automation Governance, Audit and Compliance Regulatory Security IAM (Identity and Access Management) Incident Response
Available in multiple formats, the CCSK v5 allows individuals and teams to train and test the way they need, when they need, and where they need to. Students can study on their own or receive instructor-led training online or in person. The most popular format—self-paced online training—can be completed in 10 hours.
CCSK provides a comprehensive, unbiased understanding of how to effectively secure data in the cloud. It enables everyone from information security experts to CEOs to use cloud services more securely and speak confidently about cloud security concerns.
Find out what's new in CCSK v5 or download the CCSK v5 Prep Kit now.
