Many professionals seeking a career in cloud security turn to certifications to advance their learning and prove.... their knowledge to potential employers.
The number of cloud security certifications has increased in recent years making it difficult for students and practitioners to decide which to pursue.
These older, well-established certification providers have added cloud components to their material, but the depth of those add-ons can be limited - sometimes, just a few pages in a book.
Let's look at some certification providers that have introduced dedicated, in-depth cloud security certifications, as well as what cloud security pros can expect when pursuing them.
The most well-known and established cloud security certification is ISC2's CCSP. Although ISC2's CISSP now contains more cloud material than in years past, the nonprofit's specialized CCSP program takes it to the next level and covers a broad range of cloud-related topics, from cloud application security to cloud platform security.
Cloud Security Alliance Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge can be substituted for one year of experience in one or more of the CCSP domains.
Launched in 2010, this certificate is dedicated to cloud security.
CCSK is a good alternative cloud security certification for an entry-level to midrange security professional with an interest in cloud data security but no justification to spend the time and money required for the CCSP certification.
CCSK covers 16 domains, including Cloud Computing Concepts and Architecture, Data Security and Encryption, and Security as a Service.
Released in April 2021, GIAC's GCLD covers how to evaluate cloud service providers and how to plan, deploy and secure single and multi-cloud environments, as well as topics such as cloud auditing, security assessments and incident response.
Specialized for security engineers, analysts, managers and auditors, GCLD aims to help candidates prove their knowledge about how to prevent, detect and react to cloud workload security events.
The SANS training, offered online and in person, has no prerequisites, but a basic understanding of networking, security, Linux and the cloud is beneficial.
It also consists of 23 labs, including PaaS in Azure and Encryption/Key Management in SaaS. Part of Mile2's Cloud Security and Virtualization career path, this advanced certification is ideal for professionals seeking careers in virtualization, cloud administration, auditing and compliance.
Arcitura's Certified Cloud Security Specialist certification focuses on the security threats associated with cloud platforms, cloud services and other cloud technologies, including virtualization.
Fundamental Cloud Security contains training on cloud security mechanisms and threats, cloud auditing and cloud IAM. Advanced Cloud Security offers training on attack lifecycles, threat modeling and VM protection.
Cloud Security Lab includes exercises on IAM in the cloud, public key infrastructure in the cloud, and cloud encryption and key management.
The 30-hour training course culminates with the Cloud Security Specialist exam and certification.
CompTIA offers two certifications that, while not security-specific, cover cloud security topics.
Cloud Essentials+ is geared toward cloud business decision-making, while Cloud+ is more about technical cloud implementation.
The entry-level Cloud Essentials+ certification covers cloud security concerns and measures, as well as risk assessment, cloud security policies and compliance.
This Cyber News was published on www.techtarget.com. Publication date: Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:13:05 +0000