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CCAK

Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) Course Overview

The Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) course is designed to provide learners with specialized skills for auditing cloud computing systems. It covers essential topics such as cloud governance, compliance, risk management, and the use of Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)'s Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) and Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ). This certification validates expertise in cloud security auditing and enhances the ability to manage cloud risks effectively.

 

Course Structure

The CCAK course is organized into several modules, focusing on key areas:

  1. Cloud Governance:

    • Understanding cloud governance principles and frameworks.

    • Designing and implementing governance structures for cloud environments.

    • Managing cloud risks and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

  2. Cloud Compliance:

    • Developing and building robust cloud compliance programs.

    • Understanding and applying legal and regulatory requirements.

    • Utilizing CSA's CCM and CAIQ for cloud security assessments.

  3. Risk Management:

    • Conducting threat analysis and risk assessments in cloud environments.

    • Evaluating and mitigating cloud security risks.

    • Understanding continuous assurance and compliance mechanisms.

  4. Cloud Security and Auditing:

    • Differentiating between auditing cloud services and on-premises environments.

    • Developing audit strategies for cloud environments.

    • Applying CCM guidelines to cloud audits and evaluating cloud controls.

  5. STAR Program:

    • Acquaintance with the CSA STAR program and its certification levels.

    • Understanding the STAR program’s role in cloud security assurance.

 

Course Prerequisites

Participants should have foundational knowledge in the following areas:

  • Cloud Computing Concepts:

    • Understanding of cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models (public, private, hybrid, community).

  • IT Governance Principles:

    • Familiarity with frameworks such as ITIL or COBIT.

  • Cloud Security Challenges:

    • Awareness of cloud security best practices and CSA guidance.

  • Risk Management Processes:

    • Knowledge of risk management and its application to IT and cloud environments.

  • Compliance and Legal Issues:

    • Exposure to data privacy and protection standards related to cloud computing.

  • IT Auditing Experience:

    • Prior experience with IT auditing is beneficial but not mandatory; a strong interest in auditing techniques is encouraged.

 

Target Audience

The CCAK course is intended for professionals involved in cloud governance, risk management, and compliance:

  • 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

  • Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)

  • Regulatory Affairs Managers

  • DevOps and DevSecOps Engineers (interested in compliance and auditing)

 

Learning Objectives

By completing the CCAK course, learners will:

  • Cloud Governance:

    • Understand and implement cloud governance frameworks.

    • Manage cloud risks and align governance with business goals.

  • Cloud Compliance:

    • Design and build cloud compliance programs.

    • Apply legal and regulatory requirements to cloud environments.

  • Cloud Controls:

    • Gain knowledge of the CCM and CAIQ, and their applications in cloud security.

  • Risk Management:

    • Conduct threat analysis and risk assessments using CCM.

    • Develop strategies for cloud risk mitigation and continuous assurance.

  • Audit Strategies:

    • Differentiate between cloud and on-premises audits.

    • Develop and execute cloud audit strategies.

  • STAR Program:

    • Understand the CSA STAR program and its certification levels.

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