How to prepare for CCSK ?

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How to prepare for CCSK ?
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With advancements in cloud technology,
organizations are leaving behind the traditional
business approach and shifting towards
cloud-based services. The cloud has emerged as a
significant cost-effective platform providing
organizations the flexibility and better
utilization of resources. As organizations
dependency on cloud is increasing, the security
of valuable information assets is their topmost
priority. Therefore, organizations require highly
skilled security professionals who can protect
critical assets and mitigate the risk associated
with cloud computing.
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Cloud security alliance (CSA) realized this shift
in the paradigm and came up with the certificate
of cloud security knowledge (CCSK) certification
program for cybersecurity professionals in 2011.
The certification introduces the best strategies
to ensure the security of information over the
cloud. CCSK opens doors of opportunities to work
for top organizations in the field of
cybersecurity.
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What is the CCSK certification? Certificate of
Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) is the first
credential of the industry for cloud security. It
is a knowledge-based certificate designed by the
Cloud security alliance (CSA) to ensure that a
large number of professionals are aware of the
potential threats, and can implement the best
security measures to secure cloud computing. It
is one of the top cloud computing certification
programs.
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CCSK Exam details CCSK is a web-based
examination. It can be taken from anywhere.
Candidates have to attempt 60 multiple-choice
questions (MCQs) in 90 minutes and have to score
80 to clear the examination successfully. The
exam is available in the English language. In
2017, the Cloud security alliance introduced the
fourth version of the certificate of cloud
security knowledge examination (CCSK V4). CCSK V4
Exam includes advanced features and supporting
technologies of cloud computing. No renewal is
required for the certification. Once you earn the
certification, it will be valid for the lifetime.
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• How is CCSK v4 Different from the CCSK v3 Exam?
• It is quite a different and updated version of
  the previous one. CCSK v4 aims to provide some
  extensive knowledge in the following areas
• This version of CCSK covers some additional
  topics compared to the previous one, such as
  containers, DevOps, CI/CD toolchains, etc.
• It provides more explanation on governance, risk
  management contracts, and the legal aspects of
  cloud adoption.
• This version of CCSK focuses on how to manage the
  risks associated with cloud computing adoption.

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Prerequisites for CCSK certification There is no
work experience required to appear for the CCSK
exam, but it is recommended o have a basic
understanding of various security fundamentals,
including firewalls, encryption, identity
management, and security development. What are
the Benefits of CCSK certification? CCSK
certification help in parting the skill gap and
increase the chances of employability for the
professionals who are willing to work in the
cloud security domain. It complements various
other certification programs such as CISA, CISSP
CCSP. The certification also validates a
candidates ability to develop and secure the
cloud environment while adhering to the standards
accepted globally. The candidates learn to employ
the best security measures and deal with cloud
security governance and security controls. It
provides a competitive edge and helps a
professional stand out in this and promising and
rapidly growing cloud security domain.




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• Value of CCSK certification in the market
• CCSK is an entry-level cloud certification. Many
  leading organizations hire the professionals
  holding the CCSK certification. CCSK took the
  best position in Certification Magazines Average
  Salary Survey. A CCSK certified professionals
  salary is higher than that of other professionals
  working in the cloud security field.
• CCSK preparation guide
• CCSK exam authenticates the skillset of a
  professional for various cloud service platforms.
  The methodological approach is required for the
  preparation of examination. Preparation can be
  divided into the following steps
• Study materials
• CCSK training
• Practice test

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• Read the study material carefully Cloud security
  alliance (CSA) provides a security guidance book,
  defining 14 security domains. 92 of the
  questions are asked from this guidance book. The
  security guidance for CCSK can be downloaded from
  the official website of the CSA.
• Download the CCSK V4 preparation kit from here
  https//cloudsecurityalliance.org/artifacts/ccskv4
  -exam-prep-kit/
• Download the security guidance book from here
  https//downloads.cloudsecurityalliance.org/assets
  /research/security-guidance/security-guidance-v4-F
  INAL.pdfA candidate needs to read the security
  guidance thoroughly as maximum questions are
  asked from it. It covers the following https//dow
  nloads.cloudsecurityalliance.org/assets/research/s
  ecurity-guidance/security-guidance-v4-FINAL.pdf
  domains 

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• Cloud computing concepts and architecture
• Governance and risk management
• Legal issues contracts, and electronic discovery
• Compliance and audit management
• Information governance
• Management plane and business continuity
• Infrastructure security
• Virtualization and containers
• Incidence response
• Application security
• Data security and encryption
• Identity, Entitlement and access management
• Security as a service
• Related technologies

Study the ENISA (European Network Information
security agency) whitepaper describing the risks,
benefits, and recommendations for information
security.
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Download the ENISA whitepaper from here
https//www.enisa.europa.eu/publications/cloud-com
puting-risk-assessment Understand the cloud
control matrix. It is a set of security controls
developed by the cloud security alliance that
enables organizations to identify the risks
associated with cloud service providers.




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1. Choose a CCSK Training program Another
preparation method is to opt for a formal
training program. Cloud computing is a high-end
technology that requires access to cloud systems
and implements the best security measures. Formal
training provides the hands-on practical
knowledge and real-world experience of a cloud
environment. It also helps a candidate in scoring
good marks in the examination.The cloud security
alliance (CSA) also recommends training. It has
developed two CCSK courses keeping the
requirement of certification in mind. The courses
are as followsCCSK Foundation CCSK Foundation
course reflects the fundamentals of cloud
security and prepares a candidate for the exam.
The course covers all the domains mentioned in
the security guidance document provided by the
cloud security alliance (CSA).CCSK Plus CCSK
plus course covers all the topics of foundation
course and expanded study material and many
real-world exercises to practice. Candidates can
learn how to secure the cloud environment in real
scenarios, with the help of these exercises




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2. Go through the CCSK Practice test series
Practice tests help a candidate in self-assessing
himself before the actual examination. The
practice test highlights the strong and weak
areas, based on which candidates can make the
examination strategies. Practice tests also help
candidates in managing the time during the
examination, keeping them relaxed and focused.To
be successful in the CCSK examination, candidates
must go through the practice test
series. Practice the CCSK test series prepared by
Infosec Trains subject matter experts
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• Our recommendations
• Make a proper plan. Instead of overreading,
  decide what to read and manage the time
  accordingly. It will save you precious time,
  increase your productivity, and boost your
  confidence.
• Study smartly focus on understanding the
  concepts.
• Keep revising the concepts at a regular interval
  of time.
• Be consistent with your preparation. Organize
  your daily routine with studying, proper physical
  exercise, and taking sufficient rest.
• Engage yourself with the study rather than going
  through books over and over. Try to apply the
  knowledge at your workplace, if possible.

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• Focus on the topics that are important for the
  examination point of view. Some of the topics
  that requires your attention are five essential
  characteristics, cloud service models, cloud
  deployment models, multi-tenancy risk response
  strategy, a quick method for evaluating tolerance
  for moving an asset to various cloud computing
  models, cloud computing possible benefits and
  security concerns, privacy in the cloud,
  compliance and governance, cloud information
  architectures, storage encryption options, Data
  Security Lifecycle, database activity monitoring,
  interoperability and portability, business
  continuity disaster recovery, data center
  audit, threats for cloud applications,
  application monitoring in the cloud, alternative
  approaches to encryption, encryption in cloud
  databases, key management, identity, entitlement,
  and access management system, identity
  federation, hypervisor architecture concerns, the
  diversity of existing security as a service
  offering, incident response lifecycle,
  responsibilities, and limitation, principles to
  develop a secure design for the application.
• During the examination, keep yourself calm and
  read all the choices carefully before selecting
  the answers.

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• Target audience
• The CCSK certification is highly recommended for
• Security managers
• Security architect
• IT auditors
• Any IT professional who is looking for an
  opportunity to upskill his knowledge in cloud
  security. 

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Final words CCSK certification helps a
professional in beefing up his understanding of
various security threats related to cloud
computing and forging a promising career in the
cloud security domain. It is recommended to seek
expert help to get through this examination in
the first attempt. Infosec Train, a globally
trusted IT security organization, offers a
training program for a certificate of cloud
security knowledge (CCSK). The training helps
candidates earn CCSK certification and get them a
deep insight into cloud security.




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