According to the 2021 Cybersecurity Career Pursuers Study, cloud security is the technical concept and system that anyone wanting a career in cybersecurity should focus on the most. In light of the global skills deficit, the research also highlights the advantages of upskilling current IT teams to become cybersecurity specialists.
It is obvious that cloud security certification is a wise choice for both businesses and individuals. But how can you choose the proper credentials when there are so many available? Compare the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) and the Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge as two possibilities (CCAK).
What are the differences between certification and certificates?
CCSP is a certification, whereas CCAK is a document. A certificate's scope is less and just certifies that a training course was successfully completed, while a certification recognizes a candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities, generally framed by a job function. While a certificate's body of knowledge does not change over time or require CPE credits to maintain, a certification frequently requires continuing professional education (CPE) to stay abreast of developments.
Where did the certifications originate?
CCSP was co-developed and launched in 2015 by two nonprofit organizations focused on cloud and information security — (ISC)² and the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). The stand-alone, vendor-neutral credential was designed to complement and build upon existing certifications and education programs. Since the launch of CCSP, (ISC)² continues to maintain and update the exam and training materials to ensure ISO accreditation.
CCAK was developed and launched in 2021 by CSA and ISACA. It builds on the body of knowledge covered in CCSK and complements ISACA’s certifications including Certified Information Systems Auditor.
Are they accredited?
CCSP holds ISO/IEC/ANSI accreditation for the internationally recognized cloud standards (ISO/IEC 17024, 17788, 17789, 27017, 27018).
CCAK is not accredited but builds on the body of knowledge covered in CSA’s CCSK and complements ISACA’s ANSI-accredited certifications.
What level of professional experience is required?
CCSP candidates are expert-level professionals. They must have at least five years of cumulative, paid work experience in information technology, of which three years must be in information security and one year in one or more of the six domains of the (ISC)² CCSP Common Body of Knowledge. A candidate who doesn’t yet have the required experience to become a CCSP may become an Associate of (ISC)² after successfully passing the CCSP exam. The Associate of (ISC)² will then have six years to earn the experience needed for the CCSP certification.
CCAK candidates are recommended but not required to have earned the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) before pursuing the CCAK.
What is each cert’s emphasis on cloud security?
CCSP demonstrates that cloud security professionals have the required knowledge, skills and experience in cloud security design, implementation, architecture, operations, controls, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
CCAK prepares IT professionals to address the unique challenges of auditing the cloud, ensuring the right controls for confidentiality, integrity and accessibility and mitigating risks and costs of audit management and non-compliance.
What continuing professional education is required to maintain certification?
CCSP-credentialed professionals must participate in continuing professional education (CPE) to stay current on emerging threats, technologies, regulations, standards, and practices. They are required to earn and submit a minimum of 30 CPEs each year; 90 CPEs by the end of the 3-year recertification cycle.
CCAK-credentialed professionals hold the certification for life. No continuing professional education is required.
How CCSP Certification Can Help You Succeed
Earning the globally recognized CCSP cloud security certification is a proven way to build your career and better secure critical assets in the cloud. CCSP shows you have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to design, manage and secure data, applications and infrastructure in the cloud using best practices, policies and procedures established by the cybersecurity member experts at (ISC)².
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