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July 17, 2025 — July 18, 2025 | 12 AM PT
Cut Through the Hype. Gain Real Skills for the AI Era - at 50% off.
For over a decade and a half, the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) has been developing industry-leading security expertise and training. Our vendor-neutral certificates and programs have advanced countless professional careers by delivering practical, real-world skills.
Today, as AI transforms every industry, your security expertise has never been more critical. More than ever, CSA is committed to empowering professionals like you with the cutting-edge skills needed to protect our rapidly changing world.
On July 17th, choose from two limited-time offers designed to help you secure your future and the cloud ecosystem:
- Deal 1: 50% off CCSK v5 & CCZT exam token & online training bundle - $625 (regularly $1,250)
- Deal 2: 50% off CCSK v5 & CCZT exam tokens only - $310 (regularly $620)
Countdown to July 17th
2025-07-17 00:00:00 -0700
CCSK & CCZT: Future-Ready Skills for Cloud Security Pros
It’s a simple truth: professionals with comprehensive, future-proof skills have the edge. Earning both the CCSK and CCZT together not only demonstrates your expertise in cloud security and Zero Trust, but also positions you as a forward-thinking leader prepared to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
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Enhance Your Professional Profile: Welcome to the front of the pack. Stand out with two industry-recognized, award-winning certificates.
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Adapt to a Rapidly Evolving Industry: Stay ahead with skills that employers value, grounded in CSA’s trusted, vendor-neutral research.
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Increase Your Strategy Game: Master the foundational principles of cloud security and Zero Trust to confidently guide your organization’s security strategy.
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Learn the CSA Way: Our commitment to education, global security, and knowledge accessibility means you’re investing in the best training from the most trusted source.
Choose Your Path to Certification
- Total Price: $625 (regularly $1,250)
- Ideal for those looking for comprehensive, structured learning.
- Full online self-paced training and exams to build knowledge and validate your skills.
Use code: csacertifiednow
- Total Price: $310 (regularly $620)
- Ideal for self-studiers who want to validate their knowledge.
- Learn independently with CSA’s prep kits and recommended reading, and take the exams when you’re ready.
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Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) v5
The Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) is widely recognized as the gold standard of expertise for cloud security. It gives you a cohesive and vendor-neutral understanding of how to secure data in the cloud. With no required years of experience, it perfectly positions you to expand this foundation later with other vendor-specific training.
CSA recently updated the CCSK to Version 5. This industry-essential cloud security certificate now incorporates the latest advancements in organizational management, incident response, cloud-native security, workload, network security, security monitoring, data security, AI, and Zero Trust. The training and exam balance foundational knowledge with an exploration of specialized topics, emphasizing the practical application of security principles in real-world scenarios.
Plus, CCSK v5 now includes the CCSK Orb chatbot, an interactive tool to support your ongoing learning and practical application.
| Start preparing today by downloading the FREE CCSK Prep Kit |  |
Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT)
The Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) is the industry’s first vendor-neutral Zero Trust training and certificate. Building on fundamentals from the CCSK, the CCZT helps security professionals get ahead of the curve and drive Zero Trust implementations within their organizations.
The CCZT’s curriculum draws from foundational Zero Trust guidance by CISA and NIST, innovative work in the Software Defined Perimeter by CSA Research, and the direct input of renowned Zero Trust experts such as John Kindervag, the creator of the Zero Trust approach.
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| Learn more about the training and exam by downloading the FREE CCZT Prep Kit |  |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the deal?
This promotion runs for one day, from Thursday, July 17th to 12 AM PT Friday, July 18, 2025.
How do I get the discount?
Ensure you are logged into the Knowledge Center or CSA Exams and apply code csacertifiednow at checkout to claim your discount!
Note: Deal only applies to CCSK & CCZT bundled offers and does not apply to individual products.
How long are the trainings and exam tokens valid?
- Training courses: Access for up to 1 year
- Exam tokens: Valid for 2 years
How many attempts do I get with an exam token?
Each token includes 2 attempts at the exam. You can retake immediately or take time to study.
If you have more questions about CSA exam and training policies, you can visit our FAQ page or email support@cloudsecurityalliance.org.
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