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Exam Information
Official specifications published by CSA
Exam Format
120 min
80%
Foundational
Registration
$445 USD
Online - CSA Exams Platform or online proctoring
English
Validity
No expiration
Certificate does not expire; Optional: Take newer version when released
CCSKV5 Exam Topics and Domains
CCSKV5 is organized into 12 weighted domains. Expect to work with AWS EC2, AWS Lambda, Aqua Security, Authenticator apps, and more.
1
Cloud Computing Concepts & Architectures
8%
Cloud Computing Fundamentals
Cloud Service ModelsCloud Deployment Models
- Understand the differences between cloud service models
- Identify appropriate deployment models for different scenarios
- Apply the shared responsibility model
Cloud Architecture Design
Cloud Reference Architecture
- Design secure cloud architectures
- Implement defense in depth strategies
2
Cloud Governance
9%
Governance Framework
Cloud Governance ModelsEnterprise Risk Management
- Establish cloud governance frameworks
- Implement risk management processes
3
Risk, Audit, & Compliance
9%
Cloud Risk Management
Risk Assessment Methodologies
- Conduct cloud risk assessments
- Develop risk treatment plans
Compliance and Audit
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure regulatory compliance
- Prepare for cloud audits
4
Organization Management
8%
Cloud Security Organization
Security Roles and ResponsibilitiesSecurity Culture and Training
- Structure cloud security organizations
- Develop security awareness programs
5
Identity & Access Management
10%
Identity Management
Identity Federation and SSOMulti-Factor Authentication
- Implement identity federation
- Deploy multi-factor authentication
Access Management
Least Privilege and Zero Trust
- Apply least privilege principles
- Implement Zero Trust architectures
6
Security Monitoring
8%
Cloud Security Monitoring
Log Management and SIEMThreat Detection
- Implement security monitoring
- Configure threat detection systems
7
Infrastructure & Networking
9%
Network Security
Cloud Network ArchitectureNetwork Security Controls
- Design secure cloud networks
- Implement network security controls
Infrastructure Security
Compute Security
- Secure compute resources
- Implement container security
8
Cloud Workload Security
9%
Workload Protection
Container and Kubernetes SecurityServerless and FaaS Security
- Secure containerized workloads
- Implement serverless security
9
Data Security
9%
Data Protection
EncryptionData Classification and DLP
- Implement data encryption
- Deploy data loss prevention
10
Application Security
8%
Secure Development
DevSecOps and CI/CD SecurityAPI Security
- Implement DevSecOps practices
- Secure APIs and microservices
11
Incident Response & Resilience
8%
Incident Response
Cloud IR PlanningBusiness Continuity
- Develop incident response plans
- Implement disaster recovery
12
Related Technologies & Strategies
8%
Artificial Intelligence and GenAI
AI/ML SecurityGenerative AI Security
- Understand AI/ML security risks
- Implement GenAI security controls
Emerging Technologies
Zero Trust Strategy
- Apply Zero Trust principles
- Evaluate emerging security technologies
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CCSKV5 earns the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge certification. It sits in the Cloud Security track.
Next Level Options
- CCZT - Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust Industry's first authoritative Zero Trust certificate
- CCSK Plus - CCSK Plus with Labs CCSK with hands-on lab exercises
- AWS Certified Security - AWS Certified Security - SpecialtyVendor-specific cloud security certification
- AZ-500 - Microsoft Azure Security TechnologiesMicrosoft Azure security certification
Alternative Paths
- CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA Security+Foundational security knowledge
- CompTIA Cloud+ - CompTIA Cloud+General cloud computing skills
- GCP-ACE - Google Cloud Associate Cloud EngineerGoogle Cloud platform expertise
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-08-26
- Announcement date: 2024-07-15
Updates
- Artificial Intelligence/GenAI Replaced IoT and Mobile topics, now full Domain 12
- Zero Trust Integrated across multiple domains, not just Domain 12
- DevSecOps Expanded coverage in Domain 10
- Serverless/FaaS Major focus in Domain 8 Cloud Workload Security
- Data Lakes Added to Domain 9 Data Security
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Cloud Security Professionals and IT Professionals working with cloud.
- Basic understanding of security fundamentals
- Knowledge of firewalls and network security
- Understanding of encryption concepts
- Familiarity with identity and access management