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Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) Certification

The CCZT certification validates your expertise in designing, implementing, and managing Zero Trust security architectures. It demonstrates mastery of Zero Trust principles, controls, maturity models, and real-world deployment strategies. Ideal for cybersecurity professionals, architects, and security engineers.

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What is Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) Certification about?

The CCZT certification, offered by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), focuses on providing advanced knowledge of Zero Trust concepts and frameworks. It covers Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles from NIST SP 800-207, maturity models, identity and access controls, micro-segmentation, continuous monitoring, and Zero Trust governance.
This certification prepares professionals to transition organizations from perimeter-based security to modern, identity-driven Zero Trust ecosystems.

What are the objectives of Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) Certification ?

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

  • Understand Zero Trust concepts, principles & terminology
  • Apply NIST SP 800-207 Zero Trust Architecture models
  • Design Zero Trust strategies covering identity, devices, networks & workloads
  • Implement least privilege, continuous verification & adaptive access policies
  • Build micro-segmentation and secure access workflows
  • Evaluate Zero Trust maturity using CSA maturity models
  • Integrate logging, monitoring & analytics for continuous assessment
  • Align Zero Trust architecture with cloud, hybrid & on-prem environments
  • Develop Zero Trust roadmaps and governance structures

Who is Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) Certification for?

  • Cybersecurity Professionals
  • Cloud Security Engineers
  • Security Architects
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance Professionals
  • DevSecOps Specialists
  • IT Managers and Security Leaders
  • Anyone transitioning to Zero Trust-enabled security models

What are the prerequisites for Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) Certification?

  • No mandatory prerequisites
  • Recommended: Basic understanding of cybersecurity and access controls
  • Helpful background: Cloud security, IAM, or network segmentation