Certified Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)

Course Description

The Certified Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) is a foundational certification offered by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). Recognized globally, it validates your knowledge of key cloud security issues and best practices. This course prepares you to pass the CCSK exam and equips you with essential skills to secure data, applications, and infrastructure in any cloud environment.

Whether you’re a beginner entering cloud security or a professional looking to solidify your understanding of cloud threats, controls, and compliance, this course provides the critical knowledge needed for success in today’s cloud-driven IT landscape.

Certification

The CCSK is a vendor-neutral certification that covers security for all major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). It is often seen as the “baseline” for professionals aiming to build or expand their cloud security careers. This course prepares you to pass the CCSK v4 exam confidently.

Who This Course is For

• IT professionals transitioning into cloud security roles

• Security analysts, engineers, auditors, and consultants

• Compliance, risk, and governance professionals

• Anyone preparing for the CCSK certification exam

• Organizations seeking to upskill teams in cloud security fundamentals

What You’ll Learn

Based on the CSA Security Guidance v4, ENISA Cloud Computing Risk Assessment, and the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM), this course covers:

• Cloud computing architecture and service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

• Cloud governance, risk, and compliance requirements

• Cloud data security concepts (encryption, key management, data lifecycle)

• Identity and access management (IAM) in cloud environments

• Application and infrastructure security

• Virtualization and container security

• Business continuity and disaster recovery in the cloud

• Incident response, audit, and supply chain risk management

• Legal, jurisdictional, and regulatory issues in cloud deployments

Frameworks & Tools Covered

• CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM)

• CSA Security Guidance v4.0

• ENISA Cloud Risk Assessment

• OWASP Cloud Top 10

• Shared Responsibility Model (multi-cloud)

• Zero Trust principles in the cloud

Course Outcomes

• Mastery of cloud security fundamentals across vendors and platforms

• Preparedness to pass the CCSK v4 certification exam

• Ability to evaluate cloud risks and apply security controls effectively

• Foundation for pursuing advanced cloud security certifications (e.g., CCSP, CISSP, CCAK)

• Recognition as a competent cloud security professional in audits, reviews, and consulting engagements