What’s New in CCSK v5?

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) has significantly updated its Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) to version 5 (v5). This version reflects the latest advancements in cloud security, ensuring cybersecurity professionals comprehensively understand modern cloud components and best practices. Below, we explore the key updates and enhancements in CCSK v5, outlining the changes across the various domains.

Overview

CCSK v5 has introduced substantial updates to keep pace with the evolving cloud security landscape. It provides an in-depth understanding of cloud architecture, workloads, data protection, virtual networking, and DevSecOps. Furthermore, it includes introductory content on Zero Trust, Generative AI, and more. The curriculum emphasizes managing risks, achieving compliance, optimizing cloud security strategies, and clarifying the shared responsibility model between cloud providers and users. View More: What’s New in CCSK v5?