ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter
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Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK™) Review Course
October 1 @ 8:30 am - October 3 @ 5:00 pm EDT
GWDC Member $600, Non-GWDC Member $1000
The GWDC will be hosting three-day virtual course for the Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK™) on October 1 – 3 from 8:30 am to 5:00 PM.
The CCAK course is designed to cover the following five core areas of focus: Cloud governance, Cloud compliance, Cloud auditing, Cloud assurance, and CSA tools. The course will provide knowledge on cloud security assessment methods and techniques, and will assist students in updating their expertise in cloud and hybrid security auditing. CCAK is a joint project by Cloud Security Alliance® and ISACA®. The CCAK is the first credential available for industry professionals to demonstrate their expertise in the essential principles of auditing cloud computing systems. The CCAK credential and training program fills the gap in the market for technical education for cloud IT auditing.
This event is intended for anyone sitting for the CCAK Exam. Students are expected to have prepared for the exam prior to attending the course.
Registration closes on September 30 @ 3pm.
Re-Take Discount
Students who take this GWDC review class and do not pass the corresponding Exam are eligible for a one-time 50% discount on the next review class offered by the GWDC for the exam. Please read the chapter event policy for discount details.
Course Modules
Module 1
Cloud Governance
- Overview of governance
- Cloud assurance
- Cloud governance frameworks
- Cloud risk management
- Cloud governance tools
Module 2
Cloud Compliance Program
- Designing a cloud compliance program
- Building a cloud compliance program
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Standards and security frameworks
- Identifying controls and measuring effectiveness
- CSA certification, attestation and validation
Module 3
CCM and CAIQ Goals, Objectives and Structure
- CCM
- CAIQ
- Relationship to standards: mappings and gap analysis
- Transition from CCM V3.0.1 to CCM V4
Module 4
A Threat Analysis Methodology for Cloud Using CCM
- Definitions and purpose
- Attack details and impacts
- Mitigating controls and metrics
- Use case
Module 5
Evaluating a Cloud Compliance Program
- Evaluation approach
- A governance perspective
- Legal, regulatory and standards perspectives
- Risk perspectives
- Services changes implications
- The need for continuous assurance/continuous compliance
Module 6
Cloud Auditing
- Audit characteristics, criteria & principles
- Auditing standards for cloud computing
- Auditing an on-premises environment vs. cloud
- Differences in assessing cloud services and cloud delivery models
- Cloud audit building, planning and execution
Module 7
CCM: Auditing Controls
- CCM audit scoping guidance
- CCM risk evaluation guide
- CCM audit workbook
- CCM an auditing example
Module 8
Continuous Assurance and Compliance
- DevOps and DevSecOps
- Auditing CI/CD pipelines
- DevSecOps automation and maturity
Module 9
STAR Program
- Standard for security and privacy
- Open Certification Framework
- STAR Registry
- STAR Level 1
- STAR Level 2
- STAR Level 3
Instructor
Sushila Nair
CISSP, GIAC GSTRT, GSNA GDSA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, CCSK, CCAK
Sushila Nair is the CEO of Cybernetic LLC and former Vice President of Capgemini’s North American Cybersecurity practice, where she played a crucial role in driving secure digital transformation on a global scale. With over 30 years of experience in computing infrastructure, business, and security risk analysis, Sushila has established herself as a leading authority in the cybersecurity domain. Her career highlights include serving as Vice President responsible for global security offers at NTT DATA Services, a decade of leading her own IT and cybersecurity company across major UK cities, and serving as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and trusted advisor to boards, where she honed her expertise in protecting organizations from evolving digital threats. Recognized through the top cybersecurity leader award by Security Magazine, Sushila’s influence in the industry is undeniable.
An esteemed thought leader, Sushila has shared her insights on prestigious platforms such as RSA Conference and ISACA’s global events. Her active participation in ISACA’s global emerging trends working group and her leadership as President of ISACA’s Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter underscore her dedication to advancing the field of cybersecurity. In 2024, her commitment to nurturing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and promoting diversity in the industry was honored with the prestigious ISACA Technology for Humanity Award.
CCAK Information and Resources
The CCAK exam will be offered via Computer-Based Testing (CBT).
Registration for the CCAK exam is administered by ISACA®, not the GWDC. Registering for this review course does not register you for the exam.
» Details on CCAK and Exam Registration
CCAK Exam Preparation
Students who wish to take the exam should purchase the exam study guide here. The Q&A database is purchased here and is helpful for the exam revision.
Virtual Meeting Information
- Group Internet-Based. Zoom link delivered with registration.
- Prior to the event, participants must install the Zoom app on their respective devices. Participants using the web-based Zoom or calling via the phone may not be entitled to CPE credits.
- Participants must respond to all the poll questions via the Zoom polling feature or chat log in order to receive NASBA CPE credits.
- ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. will not be responsible for the participant’s inability to respond to the polls.
Event Questions and Policies
Registration Questions
If you have any registration questions about this event, please contact the chapter using the Registration Contact Form.
If you have CPE questions after the event has concluded, please contact the chapter using the CPE Contact Form.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation and refund for advance registrations is allowed if cancellations are submitted through the registration system. Refunds vary depending on the date of cancellation. See ISACA GWDC Event Policies for details.
If ISACA GWDC cancels the event, all registrants will be notified as soon as possible through email at the email address provided during registration. Full refunds will be provided.
Complaint Policy
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CPE Information
Earn up to 21 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit in the area of Information Technology. The ISACA® Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org
CPE Distribution and Evaluation Survey
CPEs will be distributed via e-mail along with the event evaluation survey after the completion of the event. Attendees must be present for the full event to receive full CPE credit.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate key concepts of cloud governance and the role of assurance, transparency and accountability in the cloud.
- Explain cloud risk management and the application of cloud governance tools.
- Devise the designing, building and evaluating of a cloud compliance program based on laws, regulations and regulatory standards.
- Apply control objectives, technical and process controls, security metrics and relate them to cloud control frameworks, certification, attestation and authorisations.
- Define and illustrate how to use the CSA Cloud Control Matrix and the CSA Top Threat Analysis Methodology.
- Build and execute an audit plan that addresses cloud concerns by utilising the Cloud Control Matrix.
- Discuss the impact of continuous assurance and auditing, cloud automation, native development and integration models on auditing and compliance .
- Describe the role of the CSA STAR Program.
CPE-Related Details
- Prerequisites and Advance Preparation: Students are expected to have prepared for the exam prior to attending the course.
- Program Knowledge Level: Basic
- Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
- Field of Study: Information Technology – Technical