+44 207 907 1120CSA - Firebrand's training for CSA's Certified Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) exam
Overview
On this 2-day accelerated Firebrand course for CSA's Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) exam, you'll validate your understanding of the best practices surrounding cloud security. This Firebrand course, designed to deliver knowledge equivalent to the CSA's CCSK Basic and the CCSK Plus, aims to ensure that you have a demonstrated awareness of the security threats facing your cloud infrastructure.
On this Firebrand course you'll cover:
- A comprehensive review of cloud security fundamentals
- The major domains in the latest Guidance document from Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)
- Recommendations from the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA)
- Expanded material and hands-on tasks in a series of exercises that include bringing a fictional organisation securely into the cloud.
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 Firebrand' own course, you'll be prepared for and sit the CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) exam. This is covered by your Certification Guarantee.
This course is aimed at a broad range of professionals with responsibilities related to cloud computing and security.
Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training
- Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online CCSK courses
- You'll be CCSK certified in just 2 days. With us, you’ll be CCSK trained in record time
- Our CCSK course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals. No hidden extras
- Pass CCSK first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course 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 Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
- You’ll learn CCSK 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 CCSK with the best. We’ve been named in 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 108243 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business
Benefits
Benefits of Training with Firebrand
- Two options of training - Residential classroom-based, or online courses
- A purpose-built training centre – get access to dedicated Pearson VUE Select facilities.
- Certification Guarantee – pass first time or train again free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)
- Everything you need to certify – you’ll sit your exam at the earliest available opportunity after the course - either immediately after your classroom course, or as soon as there are slots available, if you've taken it online
- No hidden extras – one cost covers everything you need to certify
Curriculum
On this Firebrand Course, you'll cover the following topics:
Domain 1: Cloud Computing Concepts and Architectures
- Defining Cloud Computing
- Definitional Model
- Essential Characteristics
- Service Models
- Deployment Models
- Reference and Architecture Models
- Infrastructure as a Service
- Platform as a Service
- Software as a Service
- Logical Model
- Cloud Security and Compliance Scope and Responsibilities
- Cloud Security Models
- A Simple Cloud Security Process Model
- Governing in the Cloud
- Operating in the Cloud
Domain 2: Governance and Enterprise Risk Management
- Governance
- Tools of Cloud Governance
- Enterprise Risk Management
- The Effects of Service Model and Deployment Model
- Service Models
- Deployment Models
- Cloud Risk Management Trade-Offs
- Cloud Risk Management Tools
Domain 3: Legal Issues, Contracts and Electronic Discover
- Legal Frameworks Governing Data Protection and Privacy
- Common Themes
- Required Security Measures
- Restrictions to Cross-border Data Transfers
- Regional Examples – GDPR, NIS Directive, US Federal and State Laws
- Contracts and Provider Selection
- Internal Due Diligence
- Monitoring, Testing, and Updating
- External Due Diligence
- Contract Negotiations
- Reliance on Third-Party Audits and Attestations
- Electronic Discovery
- Possession, Custody and Control
- Relevant Cloud Applications and Environment
- Searchability and E-Discovery Tools
- Preservation
- Data Retention Laws and Record Keeping Obligations
- Collection
- Direct Access
- Native Production
- Authentication
- Cooperation Between Provider and Client in E-Discovery
- Response to a Subpoena or Search Warrant
- More Information
Domain 4: Compliance and Audit Management
- Compliance
- How Cloud Changes Compliance
- Audit Management
- How Cloud Changes Audit Management
Domain 5: Information Governance
- Cloud Information Governance Domains
- The Data Security Lifecycle
- Locations and Entitlements
- Functions, Actors, and Controls
Domain 6: Management Plane and Business Continuity
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud
- Architect for Failure
- Management Plane Security
- Accessing the Management Plane
- Securing the Management Plane
- Management Plane Security When Building/Providing a Cloud Service
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Business Continuity Within the Cloud Provider
- Business Continuity for Loss of the Cloud Provider
- Business Continuity For Private Cloud and Providers
Domain 7: Infrastructure Security
- Cloud Network Virtualisation
- How Security Changes With Cloud Networking
- Challenges of Virtual Appliances
- SDN Security Benefits
- Microsegmentation and the Software Defined Perimeter
- Additional Considerations for Cloud Providers or Private Clouds
- Additional Considerations for Cloud Providers or Private Clouds
- Cloud Compute and Workload Security
- How Cloud Changes Workload Security
- Immutable Workloads Enable Security
- The Impact of Cloud on Standard Workload Security Controls
- Changes to Workload Security Monitoring and Logging
- Changes to Vulnerability Assessment
- Cloud Storage Security
Domain 8: Virtualisation and Containers
- Major Virtualisation Categories Relevant to Cloud Computing
- Compute
- Network
- Monitoring and Filtering
- Management Infrastructure
- Cloud Overlay Networks
- Storage
- Containers
Domain 9: Incident Response
- Incident Response Lifecycle
- How the Cloud Impacts IR
- Preparation
- Detection and Analysis
- Containment, Eradication and Recovery
- Post-mortem
Domain 10: Application Security
- Introduction to the Secure Software Development Lifecycle and Cloud Computing
- Secure Design and Development
- Secure Deployment
- Impact on Vulnerability Assessment
- Impact on Penetration Testing
- Deployment Pipeline Security
- Impact of Infrastructure as Code and Immutable
- Secure Operations
- How Cloud Impacts Application Design and Architectures
- Additional Considerations for Cloud Providers
- The Rise and Role of DevOps
- Security Implications and Advantages
Domain 11: Data Security and Encryption
- Data Security Controls
- Cloud Data Storage Types
- Managing Data Migrations to the Cloud
- Securing Cloud Data Transfers
- Securing Data in the Cloud
- Cloud Data Access Controls
- Storage (At-Rest) Encryption and Tokenization
- Key Management (Including Customer-Managed Keys)
- Data Security Architectures
- Monitoring, Auditing, and Alerting
- Additional Data Security Controls
- Cloud Platform/Provider-Specific Controls
- Data Loss Prevention
- Enterprise Rights Management
- Data Masking and Test Data Generation
- Enforcing Lifecycle Management Security
Domain 12: Identity, Entitlement, and Access Management
- How IAM is Different in the Cloud
- IAM Standards for Cloud Computing
- Managing Users and Identities for Cloud Computing
- Authentication and Credentials
- Entitlement and Access Management
- Privileged User Management
Domain 13: Security as a Service
- Potential Benefits and Concerns of SecaaS
- Major Categories of Security as a Service Offerings
- Identity, Entitlement, and Access Management Services
- Cloud Access and Security Brokers (CASB, also known as Cloud Security Gateways)
- Web Security (Web Security Gateways)
- Email Security
- Security Assessment
- Web Application Firewalls
- Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS)
- Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)
- Encryption and Key Management
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Security Management
- Distributed Denial of Service Protection
Domain 14: Related Technologies
- Big Data
- Security and Privacy Considerations
- Data Collection
- Key Management
- Security Capabilities
- Identity and Access Management
- PaaS
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Mobile
- Serverless Computing
Exam Track
You'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:
- CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) exam
Additional exam information:
- 60 online multiple choice questions
- Time limit: 90 minutes
- Pass rate: 80%
What's Included
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. Doesn't apply for online courses
- ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
- *** Pass first time or train again free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)
Prerequisites
You should have a basic understanding of security fundamentals, such as firewalls, secure development, encryption and identity management.
Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.
Reviews
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"Another fantastic experience. Thank you so much!"
Anonymous. (6/9/2021 (Monday) to 9/9/2021 (Thursday))
"Our tutor was amazing, he explained everything so well, and made the course really interesting, could not praise him enough!"
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"Great training given by the tutor. Clear in his explanations and assisting the attendees where needed. Big thumbs up!"
Anonymous. (6/9/2021 (Monday) to 8/9/2021 (Wednesday))
"I re-attended the course online after having attended the classroom based program initially. Enjoyed the session, although very content based, the tutor was good at covering all topics and had the chance to go over it again as revision. Would definitely attend future courses with Firebrand and select the same instructor. Very knowledgeable and thorough with his explanation. Made us think differently throughout the course."
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