CCSK Exam Information and Guideline
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge
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EXAM NUMBER : CCSK
EXAM NAME : Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge
EXAM DURATION : 90 Minutes
QUESTIONS : 60
QUESTIONS TYPE : Multiple-Choice
PASSING SCORES : 80%
As organizations migrate to the cloud, they need information security professionals who are cloud savvy. The CCSK certificate is widely recognized as the standard of expertise for cloud security, and gives you a cohesive and vendor-neutral understanding of how to secure data in the cloud. The CCSK credential is the foundation to prepare you to earn additional cloud credentials.
An in-depth understanding of the full capabilities of cloud computing.
The knowledge to effectively develop a holistic cloud security program relative to globally accepted standards.
Best practices for IAM, cloud incident response, application security, data encryption, SecaaS, securing emerging technologies and more.
How to assess the security of cloud providers and your own organization using the cloud-specific governance & compliance tool: Cloud Controls Matrix.
Prove your competency in key cloud security issues through an organization that specializes in cloud research.
Increase employment opportunities by filling the skills-gap for cloud-certified professionals.
Demonstrate your technical knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively use controls tailored to the cloud.
Learn to establish a baseline of security best practices when dealing with a broad array of responsibilities, from cloud governance to configuring technical security controls.
Complement other credentials such as the CCAK, CISA, CISSP and CCSP.
The CCSK is an open-book, online exam, completed in 90 minutes with 60 multiple-choice questions selected randomly from the CCSK question pool. Purchasing the exam costs $395 and provides you with two test attempts, which you will have 2 years to use. The minimum passing score is 80%. There are several ways you can prepare for the exam.