The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) has demonstrated its commitment to improving vendor-neutral cloud security training with the release of the Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) v5 certification, equipping cloud stakeholders with the skills they need to better protect critical cloud assets and increase their value to employers and the marketplace.
The latest release provides substantial updates to CCSK v4, providing a detailed understanding of modern cloud components and security best practices.
The release of CCSK v5 coincides with the publication of Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing v5, which serves as the primary source for the CCSK v5 Body of Knowledge, the most comprehensive body of knowledge for modern cybersecurity professionals looking to demonstrate mastery of fundamental and up-to-date knowledge in cloud security.
“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, Cloud Security Alliance. “In addition to covering the skills needed to protect critical assets in the cloud, CCSK v5 provides extensive coverage of GenAI integrity and a 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 rapidly emerging technologies, 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 the groundbreaking CCSK Orb, a generative AI tool to help users master a body of knowledge and provide ongoing assistance with everyday challenges.
The CCSK v5 is the only program that provides a survey of the critical topics that cybersecurity professionals will encounter every day and complements virtually any other available education. Covering 12 critical cloud security knowledge areas, the program covers the fundamental concepts, best practices, and recommendations for securing the enterprise in the cloud, regardless of provider or platform. The CCSK v5 program 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.
The CCSK certification is the benchmark for cloud security expertise, providing a comprehensive, unbiased understanding of how to effectively secure data in the cloud. It gives everyone from information security professionals to CEOs the ability to use cloud services more securely and speak confidently about cloud security concerns.
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