The ISACA CCAK (Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge) course prepares professionals to master cloud governance, auditing, compliance, and security assessments. Designed for IT auditors, cloud security professionals, compliance officers, and risk managers, this training aligns with official CCAK exam objectives, providing a strong foundation for ensuring cloud security and compliance in dynamic environments.

The course covers essential cloud concepts, security frameworks, and auditing methodologies to help professionals evaluate cloud environments effectively. You’ll gain insights into the shared responsibility model and how organizations must manage security, risk, and compliance across different cloud service models.

Key topics include:

• Cloud governance frameworks: CSA, ISO 27017, SOC 2, and NIST standards

• Risk management in cloud environments: identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks

• Cloud security auditing: evaluating data protection, identity management, and encryption practices

• Compliance strategies: ensuring adherence to PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and other regulations

• Continuous monitoring & reporting: maintaining visibility into cloud operations and security posture

Cloud governance frameworks: CSA, ISO 27017, SOC 2, and NIST standards

Risk management in cloud environments: identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks

Cloud security auditing: evaluating data protection, identity management, and encryption practices

Compliance strategies: ensuring adherence to PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and other regulations

Continuous monitoring & reporting: maintaining visibility into cloud operations and security posture

The course includes practice tests that simulate real-world cloud auditing scenarios, such as:

• Evaluating multi-cloud security controls

• Identifying misconfigurations and compliance gaps

• Reviewing evidence for SOC 2 and ISO audits

Evaluating multi-cloud security controls

Identifying misconfigurations and compliance gaps

Reviewing evidence for SOC 2 and ISO audits

Detailed explanations are provided for every question, ensuring a deeper understanding of cloud auditing best practices and regulatory requirements.

By the end of the course, you’ll be fully prepared to pass the ISACA CCAK certification exam and ready to take on roles such as cloud auditor, security assessor, or compliance specialist, enabling organizations to strengthen their cloud security and governance programs.