CSA and ISACA Announce First Auditing Credential for Cloud Security Systems

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) and ISACA have announced the availability of the first credential for auditing the security of cloud security systems.

The introduction of the Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) comes amid a huge surge in the adoption of the cloud in the past year, as organizations scrambled to facilitate mass remote working.

Developed by the CSA and ISACA, the CCAK credential and training program aims to prepare IT and security professionals to ensure internal requirements are fulfilled and the right controls are in place when assessing cloud systems. It also teaches how to mitigate the risks and costs of audit management, avoid penalties for non-compliance and lead an organization through successful cloud migration while retaining customer trust.

The four topics the CCAK curriculum focuses on are cloud governance, cloud compliance, cloud auditing and cloud assurance, with these areas supported through practical tools.

There are a range of study and exam prep options for industry professionals, including an online, self-paced course and a two-day instructor-led virtual course. The exam consists of 76 multiple-choice questions.

The program builds on the knowledge covered in the CSA’s Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) as well as complementing ISACA’s ANSI accredited certifications.

CSA chief technology officer, Daniele Catteddu commented: “The historic shift to cloud has created a new technology foundation for our global economy. Trusting this computing infrastructure is one of our most fundamental challenges. The introduction of the CCAK is an important milestone in delivering the necessary expertise to enab ..

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