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Cloud Audit Certification Training (CCAK)

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Duration: 3 days
Exam Voucher: Yes
Language: English
11 NASBA CPE Credits (live, in-class training only)
Level: Intermediate

In this course, you will learn the essential principles of auditing cloud computing systems to successfully obtain the Cloud Audit Certification (CCAK).

The CCAK Certification training program was developed by the Cloud Security Alliance, the global leader in cloud security best practices, in partnership with ISACA, an international professional association focused on IT audit, security, cybersecurity, risk, privacy, and governance.

CCAK Training Delivery Methods

In-Person
Online

CCAK Training Information

In this course, you will learn how to:

Ensure the right controls for confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility.
Mitigate risks and costs of audit management and penalties for non-compliance.
Enhance organizational reputation and customer trust.
Follow the Official ISACA Curriculum.
Continue learning and face new challenges with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching.

Training Prerequisites

To succeed in this course, you should have some foundational education or experience in cybersecurity.

Certification Information

This is an ISACA certification prep course. Click here to view more ISACA certification prep training ›

The ISACA Exam Candidate Information Guide provides valuable information regarding exam day rules and information as well as exam dates and deadlines.

CCAK Training Outline

Module 1: Cloud Governance

In this module, you will learn about the basics of cloud governance, including:

Assurance
Governance Frameworks
Risk Management
Governance Tools

Module 2: Cloud Compliance Program

In this module, you will learn:

How to design and build a Cloud Compliance Program
Legal and regulatory requirements
Standards and security frameworks
How to identify controls and measure effectiveness
CSA certification, attestation, and validation

Module 3: CCM And CAIQ Goals, Objectives, and Structure

In this module, you will learn about:

The CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM)
The Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ)
The relationship to standards: mappings and gap analysis
The transition from CCM V3.0.1 to CCM V4

Module 4: Threat Analysis Methodology for Cloud Using CCM

In this module, you will learn about:

Definitions and purpose
Attack details and impacts
Mitigating controls and metrics

Module 5: Evaluating A Cloud Compliance Program

In this module, you will learn:

Governance perspectives
Legal, regulatory, and standards perspectives
Risk perspectives
Services changes implications
The need for continuous assurance/continuous compliance

Module 6: Cloud Auditing

In this module, you will learn how to:

Audit characteristics, criteria, and principles
Audit standards for cloud computing
Audit an on-premises environment vs. cloud
Pinpoint the differences in assessing cloud services vs. cloud delivery models
Build, plan, and execute a cloud audit

Module 7: CCM Auditing Controls

In this module, you will learn about:

Audit scoping guidance
Risk evaluation guide
Using an audit workbook

Module 8: Continuous Assurance and Compliance

In this module, you will learn about:

DevOps and DevSecOps
Auditing CI/CD pipelines
DevSecOps automation and maturity

Module 9: STAR Program

In this module, you will learn about:

Security and privacy standards
Open Certification Framework
STAR Registry
STAR Levels 1, 2 and 3

Get This Course $3,595

2-day instructor-led training course
Official ISACA curriculum
ISACA Exam Voucher included
One-on-one after-course instructor coaching

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Jan 24 - 26 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Mar 26 - 28 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Ottawa or Virtual
May 21 - 23 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

New York or Virtual
Jul 24 - 26 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Sep 18 - 20 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual

2-day instructor-led training course
Official ISACA curriculum
ISACA Exam Voucher included
One-on-one after-course instructor coaching

#2042

Jan 24 - 26 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Mar 26 - 28 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Ottawa or Virtual
May 21 - 23 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

New York or Virtual
Jul 24 - 26 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Sep 18 - 20 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual

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CCAK Training FAQs

The CCAK course is a 2-day instructor-led training program designed to teach the essential principles of auditing cloud computing systems to successfully obtain the Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK). It is an ISACA certification prep course that follows the Official ISACA Curriculum.

There are 76 Questions on the exam which must be completed in 2 hours. This exam is available online via remote proctoring only.

A well-planned, risk-based approach to cloud evaluation and audit management.
Ensure common understanding of cloud auditing terminology.
Establish vendor-neutral guidelines and considerations for cloud compliance and assurance.
Manage or audit the lifecycle and usage of cloud services.
Integrate cloud compliance and auditing into existing programs.

CCAK would be highly suited for current ISACA certification holders looking to expand their traditional audit, cybersecurity, security, and risk knowledge to include cloud technology.

To succeed in the CCAK course, you should have some foundational education or experience in cybersecurity.

In the CCAK course, you will learn how to ensure the right controls for confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility, mitigate risks and costs of audit management and penalties for non-compliance, enhance organizational reputation and customer trust, follow the Official ISACA Curriculum, and continue learning and face new challenges with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching.

You will also learn about cloud governance, cloud compliance programs, threat analysis methodology for cloud, cloud auditing, CCM auditing controls, continuous assurance and compliance, and the STAR program.

Yes, there is a certification exam for the CCAK course. The ISACA Exam Candidate Information Guide provides valuable information regarding exam day rules and information as well as exam dates and deadlines. You can find the most recent version at ISACA.org.

Cloud Audit Certification Training (CCAK)

CCAK Training Delivery Methods

CCAK Training Information

CCAK Training Outline

Module 1: Cloud Governance

Module 2: Cloud Compliance Program

Module 3: CCM And CAIQ Goals, Objectives, and Structure

Module 4: Threat Analysis Methodology for Cloud Using CCM

Module 5: Evaluating A Cloud Compliance Program

Module 6: Cloud Auditing

Module 7: CCM Auditing Controls

Module 8: Continuous Assurance and Compliance

Module 9: STAR Program

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