The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), a leading global organization dedicated to establishing standards, certifications, and best practices for ensuring secure cloud computing environments, has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing top-tier, vendor-neutral cloud security training. Today, CSA unveiled the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) v5, equipping cloud professionals with essential skills to bolster cloud asset protection and enhance their value in the marketplace. CCSK v5 builds significantly upon its predecessor, CCSK v4, offering comprehensive insights into contemporary cloud components and cutting-edge security practices.
This latest release coincides with the debut of the Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing v5, serving as the definitive reference for CCSK v5’s body of knowledge. It stands as the most extensive resource for cybersecurity professionals seeking to demonstrate mastery of essential, up-to-date cloud security expertise.
Jim Reavis, CEO and co-founder of the Cloud Security Alliance, emphasized the crucial role of evolving cloud environments within organizations, underscoring the necessity for current knowledge in safeguarding cloud applications and data. “CCSK v5 not only covers essential cloud asset protection skills but also integrates comprehensive coverage of GenAI safety and a Zero Trust security approach, establishing it as the standard for modern cybersecurity professionals,” remarked Reavis.
CCSK v5 encompasses the latest advancements in cloud architecture, cloud-native security, virtual networking, data protection, DevSecOps, Zero Trust, Generative AI, and other rapidly emerging technologies. It also provides critical insights into risk management, compliance achievement, optimization of organizational cloud security strategies, and understanding the shared responsibilities between cloud providers and users. A key innovation of CCSK v5 is the CCSK Orb, a groundbreaking generative AI tool designed to assist users in mastering the body of knowledge and offering ongoing support in daily challenges.
This program spans 12 domains of essential cloud security knowledge, covering core concepts, best practices, and recommendations for securing organizations on any cloud platform or provider. CCSK v5 prepares users to tackle current and future security threats comprehensively.
Available in various formats, including online self-paced training, instructor-led online or in-person courses, CCSK v5 accommodates individual and team training needs flexibly and effectively. The online self-paced training, widely favored, requires approximately 10 hours for completion.
Recognized globally as the benchmark for cloud security proficiency, CCSK empowers a wide range of professionals—from cybersecurity experts to CEOs—to utilize cloud services securely and confidently address cloud security concerns.
Discover the latest updates in CCSK v5 or access the CCSK v5 Prep Kit today for further details.
