Priya Patel
TLDR:
- Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) has updated its vendor-neutral cloud security training with CCSK v5 release.
- CCSK v5 offers comprehensive understanding of modern cloud components and security best practices.
Article Summary:
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) has released the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) v5, providing cloud stakeholders with the necessary skills to enhance the protection of critical assets in the cloud. This update includes substantial improvements to CCSK v4 and offers a detailed understanding of modern cloud components and security best practices. This release coincides with the publication of Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing v5, which serves as the primary source for the body of knowledge of CCSK v5.
The CCSK v5 program covers a wide range of topics including cloud architecture, cloud native security, workloads, virtual networking, data protection, DevSecOps, and zero trust approach to security. It also includes the groundbreaking CCSK Orb, a generative AI tool to assist users in mastering the body of knowledge and tackling daily challenges.
The comprehensive CCSK v5 equips users with the knowledge to manage risks, achieve compliance, optimize organizational cloud security strategies, and understand the shared responsibility between the cloud provider and cloud user. It covers 12 domains of critical cloud security knowledge, making it a valuable resource for cybersecurity professionals looking to secure data in the cloud effectively.
Available in multiple formats, the CCSK v5 program allows individuals and teams to take the training and exam according to their needs. Widely regarded as the benchmark for cloud security expertise, the CCSK provides a comprehensive understanding of how to secure data in the cloud, making it essential for information security experts, CEOs, and anyone looking to utilize cloud services more securely.
