Firebrand Training course for the CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge™ (CCSK™)

On this 2-day accelerated Firebrand course for the Cloud Security Alliance Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) exam, you'll validate your understanding of the best practices surrounding cloud security.

This Firebrand course covers the CSA CCSK Basic and CCSK Plus, aiming to ensure that you have a demonstrated awareness of the security threats facing your cloud infrastructure.

The Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) offers deep insights into cloud security suitable for all professionals. Covering essentials like Cloud Architecture, Data Protection, Zero Trust, and Generative AI, CCSK v5 keeps up with modern practices. The Foundation course covers 12 key security domains, while the Plus course adds hands-on labs in areas like IAM, encryption, and provider risk assessment.

The course allows for gaining a comprehensive understanding and practical experience by applying knowledge from all 12 domains of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Security Guidance v5.

This course focuses on the skills required to:

• Secure Data in the Cloud
• Utilise Cloud Services Securely
• Master Up-to-Date Cloud Security Knowledge
• Understand Modern Cloud Components
• Manage Risks and Achieving Compliance
• Conduct Hands-On Activities around cloud security in both AWS and Azure cloud Technology platforms.

At the end of this course, you will have proven your knowledge to effectively design, implement, and manage secure cloud environments.

Firebrand's unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique combines both theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on skills. This technique will accelerate your learning and ensure you have the ability to apply your new-found knowledge as soon as you return to work.

As part of this course, you'll be prepared for the CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) exam, covered by your Firebrand Certification Guarantee.

• Domain 1: Cloud Computing Concepts & Architectures: Plan for cloud adoption by understanding definitions, service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and deployment models (public, private, hybrid).
• Domain 2: Cloud Governance: Plan cloud governance frameworks that align with business objectives and best practices.
• Domain 3: Risk, Audit, & Compliance: Manage cloud security risks through comprehensive assessments and compliance evaluations.
• Domain 4: Organization Management: Plan a secure organisational structure, defining roles and managing security across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Domain 5: Identity & Access Management: Manage identities and access using federated identity management and strong authentication methods.
• Domain 6: Security Monitoring: Monitor cloud security by establishing comprehensive monitoring strategies and analysing security events.
• Domain 7: Infrastructure & Networking Security: Manage cloud infrastructure security with Zero Trust principles and appropriate security controls.
• Domain 8: Cloud Workload Security: Plan for the security of cloud workloads, including VMs and containers, and manage their security posture.
• Domain 9: Data Security: Manage data security through classification, encryption, and access control policies.
• Domain 10: Application Security: Plan for secure application development by integrating security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Domain 11: Incident Response & Resilience: Plan incident response strategies tailored to cloud environments for effective security management.
• Domain 12: Related Technologies & Strategies: Monitor emerging threats and vulnerabilities, implementing a Zero Trust strategy and leveraging AI tools.

As part of this course, you'll be prepared for the CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) exam. This is covered by your Certification Guarantee.

• 60 online multiple-choice questions
• Time limit: 90 minutes
• Pass rate: 80%

There’s no official experience requirement, but a foundational understanding of security concepts in general—like firewalls, secure development, encryption, IAM, Cloud Security principles—is highly valuable.

While practical database experience is beneficial, it’s not a strict requirement—familiarity with cloud service models and basic networking concepts would be equally valuable.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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