This effective study guide provides 100% coverage of every topic on the challenging CCSK exam from the Cloud Security Alliance

This integrated self-study system enables you to take the current edition of the Cloud Security Alliances Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) exam with confidence. Written by CSA-authorized trainer Graham Thompson in collaboration with the Cloud Security Alliance, the book offers exam-focused coverage of the latest cloud technologies, including virtualization, governance, and security. Beyond exam preparation, the book also serves as a valuable on-the-job reference.

To aid in learning, CCSK Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge All-in-One Exam Guide features exam tips that highlight key information, chapter summaries that serves as quick reviews of salient points, and practice questions that allow readers to test their comprehension. All questions closely match those on the live test in tone, format, and content. Notes, Tips, and Cautions throughout provide real-world insight and call out potentially harmful situations.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Cloud Computing Concepts and Architectures
Chapter 2: Governance and Enterprise Risk Management
Chapter 3: Legal Issues, Contracts, and Electronic Discovery
Chapter 4: Compliance and Audit Management
Chapter 5: Information Governance
Chapter 6: Management Plan E and Business Continuity
Chapter 7: Infrastructure Security
Chapter 8: Virtualization and Containers
Chapter 9: Incident Response
Chapter 10: Application Security
Chapter 11: Data Security and Encryption
Chapter 12: Identity, Entitlement, and Access Management
Chapter 13: Security as a Service
Chapter 14: Related Technologies
Chapter 15: ENISA Cloud Computing: Benefits, Risks and Recommendations for Information Security
Appendix A: Cloud Security Lexicon
Appendix B: Cloud Security Standards and Certifications
Appendix C: Sample Cloud Policy