Overview
Learn how to develop a holistic cloud security program relative to globally accepted standards using the CSA Security Guidance V.4 and recommendations from ENISA. You will also be introduced to CSA’s governance, risk and compliance tool for the cloud - Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM).
This is an exam bundle version of the CSA CCSK Foundation course, and comes with an exam token and contains everything you need to train for and take the CCSK exam. It provides the most value for your money by providing a discount when you purchase the training and exam together.
The course covers the following topics:
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Module 1 - Cloud Architecture
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Module 2 - Infrastructure Security for Cloud
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Module 3 - Managing Cloud Security and Risk
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Module 4 - Data Security For Cloud
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Module 5 - Securing Cloud Applications, Users and Related Technologies
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Module 6 - Cloud Security Operations
Prerequisites
None.
Objectives
Learn how to develop a holistic cloud security program relative to globally accepted standards using the CSA Security Guidance V.4 and recommendations from ENISA. You will also be introduced to CSA’s governance, risk and compliance tool for the cloud - Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM).
This course is estimated to take about 16 hours to complete. After completion, you will receive a certificate for 16 course hour(s) that may be submitted for possible Continuing Educational Credits.
See the Credits FAQ for further details.
Outline
CCSK Foundation Introduction
Module 1 - Cloud Architecture
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Unit 1 - Introduction to Cloud Computing
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Unit 2 - Introduction & Cloud Architecture
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Unit 3 - Cloud Essential Characteristics
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Unit 4 - Cloud Service Models
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Unit 5 - Cloud Deployment Models
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Unit 6 - Shared Responsibilities
Module 2 - Infrastructure Security for Cloud
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Unit 1 - Infrastructure Security for Cloud Computing
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Unit 2 - Intro to Infrastructure Security for Cloud Computing
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Unit 3 - Software Defined Networks
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Unit 4 - Cloud Network Security
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Unit 5 - Securing Compute Workloads
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Unit 6 - Management Plane Security
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Unit 7 - BCDR
Module 3 - Managing Cloud Security and Risk
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Unit 1 - Managing Cloud Computing Security & Risk
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Unit 2 - Governance
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Unit 3 - Managing Cloud Security Risk
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Unit 4 - Compliance
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Unit 5 - Legal Consideration for Cloud
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Unit 6 - Audit
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Unit 7 - CSA Tools
Module 4 - Data Security For Cloud
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Unit 1 - Module Introduction
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Unit 2 - Cloud Data Storage
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Unit 3 - Securing Data In The Cloud
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Unit 4 - Encryption For IaaS
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Unit 5 - Encryption For PaaS & SaaS
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Unit 6 - Encryption Key Management
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Unit 7 - Other Data Security Options
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Unit 8 - Data Security Lifecycle
Module 5 - Securing Cloud Applications, Users and Related Technologies
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Unit 1 - Module Introduction
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Unit 2 - Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC)
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Unit 3 - Testing & Assessment
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Unit 4 - DevOps
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Unit 5 - Secure Operations
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Unit 6 - Identity & Access Management Definitions
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Unit 7 - IAM Standards
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Unit 8 - IAM In Practice
Module 6 - Cloud Security Operations
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Unit 1 - Module Introduction
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Unit 2 - Selecting A Cloud Provider
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Unit 3 - Incident Response
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Unit 4 - SECaaS Fundamentals
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Unit 5 - SECaaS Categories & Recommendations
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Unit 6 - Domain 14 Considerations
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Unit 7 - CCSK Exam Preparation
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