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Cloud Security Alliance exams
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- Exams
- 1
- Questions
- 230
Question sets
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Certification paths
How the certifications fit together
Foundation
Cloud security baseline
- Certificate of Cloud Security KnowledgeCCSKV5Current CCSK v5 exam; 12 domains from Security Guidance v5.
- Certificate of Cloud Security KnowledgeCCSKOlder inactive DB row kept for legacy coverage.
Specialization
Zero Trust specialization
- Certificate of Competence in Zero TrustCCZTCSA says CCSK is an excellent precursor to CCZT training.
Specialization
Responsible AI specialization
- Trusted AI Safety ExpertTAISE10-module course plus final exam; CSA recommends basic AI/cloud/security familiarity.
What changed
The timeline
- 2010
CCSK first version launched: CSA launched the first version of CCSK as a vendor-neutral cloud security credential.
- 2024-07-15
CCSK v5 FAQ published: CSA published the CCSK v5 FAQ covering exam cost, study materials, training options, and the CCSK Orb chatbot.
- 2024-07-16
CCSK v5 released: CSA released CCSK v5 with the Security Guidance v5 body of knowledge, 12 domains, AI/GenAI coverage, Zero Trust, and flexible training formats.
- October 3, 2025
CCAK no longer available on ISACA
- October 22, 2025
TAISE launched as CSA's AI safety certificate
- November 20, 2025
STAR for AI Level 2 now available
- January 1, 2026
CCSK v4 retirement date set
- January 28, 2026
CSA releases CCM v4.1 transition timeline
- March 23, 2026
TAISE expands into three new tracks
- April 29, 2026
STAR for AI adds ISO and SOC 2 certification schemes
- June 8, 2026
RiskRubric V2 AI risk framework announced
- June 22, 2026
AI Controls Matrix updated to v1.1
- June 23, 2026
AI-CAIQ framework updated to v1.1
- August 5, 2026
Catastrophic Risk Annex launched to extend AICM
- August 10, 2026
STAR and STAR for AI certification roadmaps published
- September 8, 2026
Zero Trust microsegmentation guidance released
- September 8, 2026
Zero Trust program management guidance released
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