• Online, Self-Paced

CCSK Foundation - Exam Bundle is an online self-paced training course developed by Cloud Security Alliance. This training course also includes the CCSK exam token providing you with two exam attempts (open-book online 90-min exam). CCSK Foundation teaches the fundamentals of cloud security including: architecture, data security, managing risk and more. (16 hours CPE) CCSK is the standard of expertise for cloud security. As organizations migrate to the cloud, they need information security professionals who are cloud-savvy. The CCSK certificate is widely recognized as the standard of expertise for cloud security and gives you a cohesive and vendor-neutral understanding of how to secure data in the cloud. The CCSK credential is the foundation to prepare you to earn additional cloud credentials specific to certain vendors or job functions. Download Free CCSK Exam Prep-Kit: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/education/ccsk/study-guide/ Veterans can earn the CCSK for Free: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/education/ccsk/free-for-veterans/

Learning Objectives

CCSK Foundation Exam Bundle will provide you with the knowledge to effectively develop a holistic cloud security program relative to globally accepted standards. It covers key areas, including best practices for IAM, cloud incident response, application security, data encryption, SecaaS, securing emerging technologies, and more. CCSK Foundation complete course outline: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/artifacts/ccsk-course-outlines/ • Module 1: CCSK Foundation Introduction and Cloud Architecture • Module 2: Infrastructure Security for Cloud • Module 3: Managing Cloud Security and Risk • Module 4: Data Security for Cloud • Module 5: Securing Cloud Applications, Users, and Related Technologies • Module 6: Cloud Security Operations The benefits of earning your CCSK: • Increase employment opportunities by filling the skills-gap for cloud-certified professionals. • Demonstrate your technical knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively use controls tailored to the cloud. • Learn to establish a baseline of security best practices when dealing with a broad array of responsibilities, from cloud governance to configuring technical security controls. The CCSK Foundation Exam Bundle comes with an exam token good for two attempts and contains everything you need to train for and take the CCSK exam.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Risk Management
  • Strategic Planning and Policy
  • Systems Analysis
  • Training, Education, and Awareness
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

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