Five cloud security certifications stand out in 2026. But they're not all the same. Different costs, different time commitments, different specialties. Here's how to pick the right one for your career. In this guide, we break down the five certifications that matter most right now: CCSP, CCSK, AWS Certified Security–Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer, and Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500). We'll compare costs, exam length, experience requirements, and whether each is vendor-specific or neutral, so you can make an informed decision based on your goals, budget, and career path. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gEEs-ZxS
Choosing the right cloud security certification: A guide to CCSP, CCSK, AWS, Google, and Azure
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