(ISC)² and the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) have introduced a new cloud security certification.
According to the two organisations, the CCSP represents the advanced skills required to secure the cloud, while establishing an international standard for professional-level knowledge in the design, implementation and management of cloud environments. It has been developed to meet a critical market need to ensure that cloud security professionals have the required knowledge, skills and abilities to audit, assess and secure cloud infrastructures.
“It’s essential to have qualified IT professionals who understand how cloud services need to be securely implemented and managed within their organizations,” says David Shearer, executive director of (ISC)².
“We are pleased to collaborate with the distinguished Cloud Security Alliance to build this unique credential that combines the collective experience and research of both organisations and establishes a new benchmark for advanced cloud security knowledge and competence.”
“Many enterprises have told us that cloud computing is becoming their primary IT system,” says Jim Reavis, CEO of the Cloud Security Alliance. “An effective cloud security strategy and architecture adds several nuances to traditional security best practices; which is why it’s critical to accelerate efforts to address the cloud security skills gap.
“CCSP helps to set the highest standard for cloud security expertise. The program we have developed with (ISC)² creates strong incentives for information security professionals to obtain both the CCSK and CCSP, which will create a workforce of experts who possess a mastery of the broadest cloud security body of knowledge.”
To attain CCSP, applicants must have a minimum of five years of experience in IT, of which three must be in information security and one year in cloud computing. All candidates must be able to demonstrate capabilities in each of the six CBK domains:
• Architectural Concepts & Design Requirements
• Cloud Data Security
• Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security
• Cloud Application Security
• Operations
• Legal and Compliance
Training seminars begin June 8th 2015 in the United States. Candidates can find more information about CCSP, download the exam outline, register for the exam and/or training at https://www.isc2.org/ccsp
