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Updated Dec 25

CSA Exam Catalog

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CCSKV5

Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge v5

230 Q&A Dec 2025
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CSA Certification Pathway

A clear progression from beginner to expert.

Foundation

Cloud security baseline

Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge

CCSKV5
Current CCSK v5 exam; 12 domains from Security Guidance v5.

Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge

CCSK
Older inactive DB row kept for legacy coverage.

Specialization

Zero Trust specialization

Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust

CCZT
CSA says CCSK is an excellent precursor to CCZT training.

Specialization

Responsible AI specialization

Trusted AI Safety Expert

TAISE
10-module course plus final exam; CSA recommends basic AI/cloud/security familiarity.

Recent Changes

2010
CCSK first version launched: CSA launched the first version of CCSK as a vendor-neutral cloud sec...
2024-07-15
CCSK v5 FAQ published: CSA published the CCSK v5 FAQ covering exam cost, study materials, trainin...
2024-07-16
CCSK v5 released: CSA released CCSK v5 with the Security Guidance v5 body of knowledge, 12 domain...
October 3, 2025
CCAK no longer available on ISACA
October 22, 2025
TAISE launched as CSA's AI safety certificate
November 20, 2025
STAR for AI Level 2 now available
January 1, 2026
CCSK v4 retirement date set
January 28, 2026
CSA releases CCM v4.1 transition timeline
March 23, 2026
TAISE expands into three new tracks
April 29, 2026
STAR for AI adds ISO and SOC 2 certification schemes
June 8, 2026
RiskRubric V2 AI risk framework announced
June 22, 2026
AI Controls Matrix updated to v1.1
June 23, 2026
AI-CAIQ framework updated to v1.1
August 5, 2026
Catastrophic Risk Annex launched to extend AICM
August 10, 2026
STAR and STAR for AI certification roadmaps published
September 8, 2026
Zero Trust microsegmentation guidance released
September 8, 2026
Zero Trust program management guidance released

CCSK v5 body of knowledge

graph TD SG[Security Guidance v5] CCSK[CCSK v5] SG --> CCSK CCSK --> D1[Cloud Computing Concepts & Architectures] CCSK --> D2[Cloud Governance] CCSK --> D3[Risk, Audit, & Compliance] CCSK --> D4[Organization Management] CCSK --> D5[Identity & Access Management] CCSK --> D6[Security Monitoring] CCSK --> D7[Infrastructure & Networking] CCSK --> D8[Cloud Workload Security] CCSK --> D9[Data Security] CCSK --> D10[Application Security] CCSK --> D11[Incident Response & Resilience] CCSK --> D12[Related Technologies & Strategies]

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Security engineers, architects, analysts, and administrators

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Sales engineers, product marketers, and product managers

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C-suite executives, managers, and decision-makers

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AI governance, risk, privacy, and security leaders

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CSA FAQs

What is CCSK v5?
CSA's current vendor-neutral cloud security certificate, built on the 12 domains in Security Guidance v5.
Is the CCSK exam open book?
Yes. CSA lists it as open-book and online.
How long is the CCSK exam?
It has 60 multiple-choice questions, a 120-minute limit, and an 80% passing score.
How much does CCSK cost?
CSA lists the exam and chatbot bundle at $445, with two attempts valid for 2 years.
What training formats are available?
Online self-paced, virtual or in-person instructor-led, CCSK Plus labs, and team training.
Who should take CCSK?
Cloud security practitioners, IT operations, developers, audit/compliance professionals, sales engineers, product marketers, and managers.
Do I need prior experience?
No official work experience or prior qualification is required.
What changed in CCSK v5?
CSA updated the exam to cover 12 domains from Security Guidance v5, including AI/GenAI and Zero Trust topics.
What is the CCSK Orb chatbot?
It is a study aid called out in the CCSK v5 FAQ and bundled with the CCSK exam purchase.
What comes after CCSK?
CSA points to CCZT as the Zero Trust follow-on and recommends CCSK as foundational knowledge for TAISE.

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