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Cloud Security Alliance · professional
CSA CGCCloud Security Alliance Cloud Governance & Compliance
Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Governance & Compliance
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Cloud Security AllianceCSA CGC
› Cost
Exam fee
CSA CGC$395
Exam fee
$395
Annual maintenance fee
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Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
CSA CGC$395
3-year cost of ownership
$395
› Exam mechanics
Pass mark
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Retake policy
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Study time
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Validity
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CPE / yr
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Delivery
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
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Range
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Median
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Premium %
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Role context
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
CSA CGC7.5
Schema quality
7.5
Practice evidence
CSA CGC5.0
Practice evidence
5.0
Maintenance
CSA CGC7.5
Maintenance
7.5
Market recognition
CSA CGC6.0
Market recognition
6.0
Average
CSA CGC6.5
Average
6.5
› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
CSA CGCGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
CSA CGC—
ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
CSA CGC—
DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
CSA CGC—
Holders worldwide
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Current version
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Current version
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› Domain coverage
A5Cloud Security
CSA CGC● core
A5Cloud Security
● core
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