Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK)
The Certificate in Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) is offered by ISACA®, a global leader in IS/IT professional training, education, and certification, and Cloud Security Alliance® (CSA), a global leader in cloud security research, teaching, and credentialing. By providing vendor-neutral technical training for IT audit, security, and risk professionals to comprehend specific cloud terminology, problems, and solutions, this certificate closes a gap in the market.
Overview
A specific training program called the Certificate of Cloud Auditing information (CCAK) course is intended to give students the thorough information and abilities they need to audit cloud computing systems. A variety of subjects are covered in the course, such as cloud governance, compliance, risk management, and the use of the Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ) and Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). Participants in CCAK training will gain knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements, how to create and assess cloud compliance programs, and how to put continuous assurance methods in place. The CCAK certification improves professionals’ capacity to successfully manage cloud risks and verifies their proficiency in cloud security auditing.
What you will Learn in this Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) Course?
- Understand the principles of cloud governance and how to implement governance frameworks to manage cloud risks.
- Design and build a robust cloud compliance program, incorporating legal, regulatory, and standards requirements.
- Gain knowledge of the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) and Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ), and their applications in cloud security.
- Learn to conduct a thorough threat analysis using CCM to identify and mitigate cloud security risks.
- Evaluate cloud compliance programs from governance, legal, regulatory, and risk management perspectives.
- Differentiate between auditing on-premises environments and cloud services, including various cloud delivery models.
- Develop cloud audit strategies, with a focus on planning, building, and executing cloud audits.
- Apply CCM guidelines in auditing cloud controls and comprehend the process of risk evaluation within the cloud.
- Understand the concept of continuous assurance and compliance in cloud environments, including the auditing of CI/CD pipelines.
- Acquaint with the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk (STAR) program and its certification levels.
Who should take up this Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) Course?
- IT Auditors
- Cloud Security Professionals
- Compliance Managers
- Risk Management Officers
- Cloud Governance Specialists
- Information Security Analysts
- Cybersecurity Consultants
- Cloud Architects
- Cloud Service Providers
- Data Privacy Officers
- IT Governance Professionals
- Cloud Compliance Lawyers
- Security Operations Managers
- CISOs (Chief Information Security Officers)
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
- DevOps and DevSecOps Engineers
Our Package
MODULE 1: Cloud Governance
Overview of governance
Cloud assurance
Cloud governance frameworks
Cloud risk management
Cloud governance tools
MODULE 2: Cloud Compliance Program
Designing a cloud compliance program
Building a cloud compliance program
Legal and regulatory requirements
Standards and security frameworks
Identifying controls and measuring effectiveness
CSA certification, attestation and validation
MODULE 3: CCM and CAIQ Goals, Objectives and Structure
CCM
CAIQ
Relationship to standards: mappings and gap analysis
Transition from CCM V3.0.1 to CCM V4
MODULE 4: A Threat Analysis Methodology for Cloud Using CCM
Definitions and purpose
Attack details and impacts
Mitigating controls and metrics
Use case
MODULE 5: Evaluating a Cloud Compliance Program
Evaluation approach
A governance perspective
Legal, regulatory and standards perspectives
Risk perspectives
Services changes implications
The need for continuous assurance/continuous compliance
MODULE 6: Cloud Auditing
Audit characteristics, criteria & principles
Auditing standards for cloud computing
Auditing an on-premises environment vs. cloud
Differences in assessing cloud services and cloud delivery models
Cloud audit building, planning and execution
MODULE 7: CCM: Auditing Controls
CCM audit scoping guidance
CCM risk evaluation guide
CCM audit workbook
CCM an auditing example
MODULE 8: Continuous Assurance and Compliance
DevOps and DevSecOps
Auditing CI/CD pipelines
DevSecOps automation and maturity
MODULE 9: STAR Program
Standard for security and privacy
Open Certification Framework
STAR Registry
STAR Level 1
STAR Level 2
STAR Level 3
Upcoming Batch
April 20th (Weekends)
FRI & SAT (4 Weeks)
08:30 PM to 01:00 AM (CDT)
April 18th (Weekdays)
MON – FRI (18 Days)
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CDT)
Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) FAQs
Q. What will I learn in the Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) training?
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The CCAK course covers cloud governance, risk management, compliance, audit processes, controls, and assurance issues, equipping professionals with best practices and skills for cloud security assurance and data protection.
Q. What are the career prospects after completing the Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) training?
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Completing [CCAK] opens doors to roles like cloud auditor, compliance analyst, security consultant, in various sectors with advancement to managerial positions, enhancing prospects for career growth in cloud security governance.
Q. What are the prerequisites for enrolling in the Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) course?
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- Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts, including cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models (public, private, hybrid, community).
- Familiarity with fundamental IT governance principles and frameworks, such as ITIL or COBIT.
- Awareness of cloud security challenges and best practices, including knowledge of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) guidance or equivalent.
- Knowledge of risk management processes and how they apply to IT and cloud environments.
- Some exposure to compliance and legal issues related to cloud computing, including data privacy and protection standards.
- Prior experience with IT auditing or a strong interest in learning about auditing techniques and standards, although specific auditing experience is not mandatory.
Q. Which certification exam is linked with the Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) course?
Ans.
The course Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) is linked to CCAK.
Q. What is the duration of the Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) course?
Ans.
The duration of the course 16 hours.
Q. What is required for online training?
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A laptop, decent internet speed, a Headset with microphone is required.
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