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CCSK - Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge
The Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) is a vendor-neutral certification offered by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) to validate expertise in cloud security. It is widely recognized as the industry benchmark and covers foundational and advanced cloud security concepts across 12 domains, including cloud architecture, governance, risk management, identity and access management (IAM), data security, application security, incident response, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, and emerging technologies like AI/GenAI.
Exam code
CCSK
Duration
90 min
Questions
60
Official Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and shared responsibility
- Familiarity with core information security concepts: encryption, IAM, network security, incident response
- Working knowledge of virtualization, containers, and cloud networking fundamentals
- Experience with major cloud provider services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security controls
- Access to CSA resources: Security Guidance, Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM), Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ) for study
Targeted Professions
Cloud Security Engineer Security Architect IT Auditor Compliance Officer DevOps EngineerDomain blueprint
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Understanding the core concepts of cloud computing and different service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
Implementing policies, managing risks, and aligning cloud services with enterprise governance.
Identifying and addressing legal and contractual issues in cloud computing.
Ensuring cloud services comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Managing data policies, information lifecycle, and data governance in the cloud.
Domain 5
Identity & Access Management
Managing data policies, information lifecycle, and data governance in the cloud.
Domain 6
Security Monitoring
Strategies for cloud service management, resilience, and business continuity planning.
Domain 7
Infrastructure & Networking
Securing physical, network, and virtualized infrastructure in cloud environments.
Domain 8
Cloud Workload Security
Understanding security issues and best practices related to virtualization and containers.
Domain 9
Data Security
Preparation and response practices for security incidents in cloud environments.
Domain 10
Application Security
Securing applications deployed in the cloud and understanding secure development practices.
Domain 11
Incident Response & Resilience
Protecting data through encryption, access controls, and secure data handling practices.
Domain 12
Related Technologies & Strategies
Implementing and managing identity and access management in cloud environments.
Study Tip
Read CSA Guidance and CCM thoroughly, complete official CCSK training, practice with sample exams, review case studies and cloud provider security documentation
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