Cloud Security Alliance APAC

View from India: Cloud services see exponential growth

9/28/2020

An Article on CSA India Virtual Summit 2020

By Kavitha Srinivasa

Covid 19 has changed the cyber-security threat landscape of the country. This has accelerated the usage of cloud. Companies are going beyond just legacy IT operations. They are going that extra mile to build overall resilience, besides factoring digital trust into the system

Cloud security is important than anything else now and it has to be very efficient. And with this, comes an increased need for machine learning (ML) applications. With almost everything going digital in a work from home (WFH) scenario, devices require ML algorithms for communication and connectivity.

CCSK Success Stories: From the Head of IT at a Financial Services Company

9/22/2020

Written by Faisal Yahya, Head of IT - Cybersecurity and Insurance Enterprise Architect, PT IBS Insurance Broking Service

In your current role at PT IBS Insurance Broking Service, as Head of IT – Cybersecurity and Insurance Enterprise Architect, you oversee the IT and security aspects in your organisation. Can you tell us about what your job involves?

I am responsible for all IT strategies and operations of the company. My position is not limited to internal activities but also covers how to connect the current architecture with multiple insurance companies, clients, and reinsurance companies in various countries. As changes in the insurance business are very dynamic; this requires planning an agile and effective IT strategy.

CSA CCM & Association of Banks in Singapore Cloud Computing Implementation Guide 2.0 Controls

9/16/2020

Written by: Co-chair - Arun VIVEK, Head of Cloud & Container Security – Cyber Security Services, Standard Chartered Bank

This week CSA released a Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) addendum and Gap Analysis Report for Associated Banks of Singapore. The report will help Singapore financial institutions who are already in line with ABS CCIG 2.0 to easily identify and fulfill additional controls (gaps) on top of the ABS CCIG 2.0 and to achieve adherence to other targeted frameworks within CCM.

The financial services industry is one of the most critical sectors in any market, and financial institutions (FIs) face myriad regulations. In the case of Singapore FIs, for example, the Banking Act oversees banking institutions, the Securities and Futures Act governs capital market intermediaries, and the Insurance Act regulates insurers. Additionally, there are numerous guidelines, frameworks, and best practices recommended for FIs designed to improve operations, enhance governance, and reduce risks, among other goals. For example, the Monetary Authority of Singapore issued the Technology and Risk Management (TRM) Guidelines to help FIs minimize technology usage risk.

Cloud Security Alliance Announces PT Mitra Integrasi Informatika as an Authorized CCSK Training Partner

6/23/2020

Training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals

Jakarta, June 23, 2020 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, today announced that PT Mitra Integrasi Informatika (MII), a renowned professional training provider in Indonesia, has signed a Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) v4 Training Partner agreement with CSA.

CCSK is widely recognized as the standard of expertise for cloud security. It provides an individual with the foundation they need to secure data in the cloud and has helped thousands of IT and security professionals upgrade their skill sets and enhance their careers by obtaining the certification. It has helped them to prove their competency in key cloud security issues and increase employment opportunities by filling the skills-gap for cloud-certified professionals.

Cloud Security Alliance Announces KORNERSTONE as Authorized CCSK Training Partner

6/8/2020

Training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals

Hong Kong, June 8, 2020 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, today announced that KORNERSTONE, a renowned professional training provider in Asia, renewed their Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) v4 Training Partner agreement with CSA. The first agreement was signed in 2017 for the delivery of CCSK v3.

CCSK is the standard of expertise for cloud security and provides an individual with the foundation they need to secure data in the cloud. CCSK has helped thousands of IT and security professionals upgrade their skill sets and enhance their careers by obtaining the certification. It was no surprise when the Certification Magazine listed CCSK at #1 on the Average Salary Survey 2016.

“As organizations migrate to the cloud, they need information security professionals who are cloud-savvy and competent. We recommend organizations encourage and incentivize their employees to be more knowledgeable in cloud security by taking advantage of the CCSK training delivered by KORNERSTONE in Hong Kong and Macau,” said Dr. Hing-Yan Lee, Executive Vice President, CSA APAC. “It is an excellentcloud security certification choice for a security professional with an interest in cloud security,” added Dr. Lee.

Cloud Security Alliance Partners with Digital Economy Promotion Agency in National Support Initiative for Learning During COVID-19

6/3/2020

Keeping the doors of learning open and continuing education in cloud security

Bangkok, June 3, 2020 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, announced the CSA National Support Initiative, under which it has partnered with the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) to provide complimentary Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) Learning Management System (LMS) licenses. The partnership will allow IT professionals to continue with their learning during the COVID-19 period.

The COVID-19 outbreak has a silver lining amidst the dark clouds; it presents IT professionals who are on Work from Home (WFH) an opportunity to learn more about cloud security and better equip themselves to harness the paradigm when economic activities resume.

“During this current crisis, CSA remains committed to expanding and improving the cybersecurity workforce with leading-edge skillsets. Through this initiative, we hope that IT and cybersecurity professionals will benefit from the CSA CCSK course and gain the new technical competency,” said Dr. Hing-Yan Lee, Executive Vice President, CSA APAC. “The IT job market is tough. One thing can put an individual head and shoulders above the rest, that is through achieving CCSK certification. This will provide an advantage over their contemporaries and allow them to stand out in the industry,” he added.

Cloud Security Alliance Announces Phoenix One as Authorized CCSK Training Partner in the Philippines

5/28/2020

Training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals in the Philippines

Manila, May 28, 2020 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, today announced that Phoenix One Knowledge Solutions, Inc. (Phoenix One), a quality-focused training and consulting company committed to keeping organizations and individuals abreast of today’s dynamic, fast-changing global environment, has become an authorized Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) Training Partner.

CCSK is the standard of expertise for cloud security and provides an individual with the foundation they need to secure data in the cloud. CCSK has helped thousands of IT and security professionals upgrade their skill sets and enhance their careers by obtaining the certification. It was no surprise when the Certification Magazine listed CCSK at #1 on the Average Salary Survey 2016.

“Today’s IT professional needs to be the cloud thought-leader of tomorrow. The CCSK sets the bar for security professionals who are seeking to deepen their knowledge in securing their cloud adoption,” said Dr. Hing-Yan Lee, Executive Vice President, CSA APAC. “We look forward to seeing greater awareness and understanding of cloud security in the Philippines thanks in part to the high-caliber training programs offered by Phoenix One.”

Cloud Security Alliance Announces ACinfotec as Authorized CCSK Training Partner in Thailand

5/20/2020

Partnership provides Thailand’s next generation of cybersecurity professionals with strong foundation in cloud security best practices

Bangkok, May 20, 2020 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, today announced that ACinfotec, Thailand's leading expert provider of services, solutions, and consultation for IT governance, risk, and compliance management, has become an authorized Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) Training Partner.
The vendor-neutral CCSK, which was described by CIO.com as the "mother of all cloud computing certifications," tests for a broad foundation of cloud security knowledge, covering such topics as architecture, governance, compliance, operations, encryption, and virtualization and serves as the foundation for those seeking to demonstrate a deep-seated knowledge and competency with cyber, information, software and cloud computing infrastructure security.

Cloud Security Alliance and Asia Cybersecurity Exchange Renew Memorandum of Intent

5/14/2020

Collaboration strengthens ties between both organizations in areas of research, capacity building, and training

Malaysia, May 13, 2020 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, announced that it has renewed its Memorandum of Intent (MoI) with the Asia Cybersecurity Exchange (ACE) on April 21, 2020. The renewed collaboration encourages future collaboration between both parties in such areas as research, capacity building, and training.

The new MoI furthers the joint efforts between CSA and AsiacyberX, specifically in the areas of:

Sharing at events in competency and expertise in cloud security, assurance, risk management, and governance;
Development of quality content for specific research and best practices, covering technology governance, risk, security, and audit-related areas; and
Development of quality content for AsiacyberX’s capacity building and innovation program.

"We have achieved much together in building the cloud security community in Malaysia the last two years. The renewed MoI will help intensify the working partnership between CSA and AsiacyberX in education and research, including technical and professional education and training, and will open up new avenues of cooperation," said Jim Reavis, co-founder and CEO, CSA.

Cloud Security Alliance Announces Cyberstrat IT Consulting as the Newest Authorized CCSK Training Partner

5/12/2020

Training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals in the UAE

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 12, 2020 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, today announced that Cyberstrat IT Consulting LLC (Cyberstrat), which offers tailor-made advisory services, solutions, and training across the Middle East and beyond, has become an authorized Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) Training Partner.

The vendor-neutral CCSK, which was described by CIO.com as the "mother of all cloud computing certifications," tests for a broad foundation of cloud security knowledge, covering such topics as architecture, governance, compliance, operations, encryption, and virtualization and serves as the foundation for those seeking to demonstrate a deep-seated knowledge and competency with cyber, information, software and cloud computing infrastructure security.
“Cyberstrat has taken proactive steps to address the skills gap in cybersecurity professionals and cloud security professionals, in particular. We recommend organizations across the United Arab Emirates and Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) countries encourage and incentivize current employees to be more knowledgeable in cloud security by taking advantage of the CCSK training delivered by Cyberstrat in the UAE,” said Dr. Hing-Yan Lee, Executive Vice President, CSA APAC.

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