ISACA Launches New CCAK Certificate in Partnership with Cloud Security Alliance

CCAK
Author: ISACA
Date Published: 14 April 2021

In partnership with the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), ISACA has launched the new Certificate in Cloud Auditing Knowledge™ (CCAK™)—the first-ever credential of its kind that fills a need for vendor neutral, technical training and credentials in cloud auditing.

The certificate offers a strong balance of technical and strategic learning, with curriculum covering topics such as:

  • Building and executing a cloud audit plan and applying auditing as an assurance tool
  • Impact of cloud automation, native development and integration models on auditing and compliance
  • Key concepts and tools of cloud governance and risk management
  • Designing and building a cloud compliance program
  • Compliance requirements, control objectives and frameworks, certification, attestation and authorizations

CCAK prepares IT professionals to have in-depth understanding of cloud computing terminology, an ability to tackle unique cloud challenges, and address the challenges of transparency, encryption, colocation, scalability and scope in the cloud environment. CCAK prepares IT teams to establish vendor-neutral guidelines and considerations for cloud implementation, take a well-planned, risk-based approach to cloud migration and audit management, and manage or audit the lifecycle and usage of cloud services.

The certificate is ideal for various job roles, including:

  • Internal and External Assessors and Auditors
  • Third Party Assessors and Auditors
  • Information Security Offices and Staff
  • Data Protection Officers and Staff Compliance Managers
  • Vendor/Partners Program Managers
  • Procurement Officers
  • Security and Privacy Consultants
  • Anyone who is setting up systems, performing audits or is the subject of an audit

Since CCAK is a certificate, there are no annual renewals or CPE requirements. For more information about CCAK, click here. For more information about the CSA and ISACA partnership, visit here.