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Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK)

The Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) is a vendor-neutral certification developed by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) and ISACA, designed to equip professionals with the expertise necessary to audit cloud computing systems effectively. It is the first credential designed specifically for industry professionals to demonstrate their understanding of the essential principles of auditing cloud environments, addressing the unique challenges posed by cloud computing, such as shared responsibility models and limited administrative access compared to traditional IT systems.

Code examen

CCAK

Durée

180 min

Questions

75

Prérequis officiels

  • Basic understanding of cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and terminology
  • Familiarity with cloud security concepts and common controls
  • Knowledge of CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) and CAIQ
  • Experience in IT auditing, compliance, or cloud operations
  • Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR) relevant to cloud
Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK)

Professions ciblées

Cloud Auditor IT Auditor Cloud Security Engineer Compliance Analyst Risk Management Professional
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Focus on the establishment of guidelines, principles, and policies for the proper management of cloud operations.
Understanding the compliance requirements and the methods of ensuring adherence to legal and organizational regulations in cloud environments.
Understand the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) and Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ) to assess cloud provider controls.
Apply a structured approach to identify and evaluate cloud-specific threats using the CCM framework.
Assess the effectiveness of cloud compliance initiatives and identify gaps in control implementation.

un domaine 5

Evaluating a Cloud Compliance Program

13%
Assess the effectiveness of cloud compliance initiatives and identify gaps in control implementation.

un domaine 6

Cloud Auditing

17%
Plan and execute audit activities in a cloud context, including scope definition, evidence gathering, and reporting.

un domaine 7

CCM: Auditing Controls

17%
Map audit procedures to CCM control objectives to validate cloud provider security and compliance posture.

un domaine 8

Continuous Assurance and Compliance

Implement automated monitoring and continuous audit techniques to maintain ongoing compliance in cloud environments.

un domaine 9

STAR Program

Leverage the Security, Trust & Assurance Registry (STAR) to benchmark and communicate cloud provider security and privacy practices.

Conseil d'étude

Study CSA CCM and CAIQ mappings, review cloud audit processes, use official study guide and timed practice exams, and analyze weak topics

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