The final registration window is now open for FCRF Academy’s Certified Cyber Security Auditor (CCSA) program, which begins on 5 September 2026. The four-week weekend certification is designed for cybersecurity professionals, auditors, GRC teams, compliance specialists, risk professionals and aspiring cyber auditors who want practical, India-focused skills in modern cyber assurance. The program includes 16 modules, live expert-led sessions, LMS recordings, case-based learning and certification, with classes scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
From Checklist Audits to Real Cyber Assurance
Cybersecurity auditing is no longer limited to checking whether policies and controls exist on paper.
Modern auditors are increasingly expected to assess whether those controls actually work across cloud environments, applications, identity systems, third-party ecosystems, SOC operations and incident-response processes.
That shift sits at the centre of the CCSA curriculum.
The program begins with cyber audit methodology, evidence collection, documentation and reporting before moving into governance, enterprise risk, control assessment and regulatory compliance. For professionals working in India, it covers the IT Act, DPDP framework, CERT-In requirements, NCIIPC and sectoral expectations involving RBI, SEBI and IRDAI, alongside global frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, COBIT, PCI DSS and SOC 2.
The emphasis is on helping learners move from simply knowing cybersecurity controls to evaluating whether they are appropriate, effective and supported by credible evidence.
Cloud, SOC, DFIR and AI All Form Part of the Audit
The 16-module structure extends well beyond traditional governance and compliance.
Participants will study identity and access management, privileged access, network security, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, cloud security, APIs, DevSecOps and software supply-chain risk.
Dedicated coverage is also provided for third-party risk, SIEM, SOAR, SOC effectiveness, digital forensics, incident response, ransomware preparedness, business continuity and cyber resilience.
The final part of the program looks toward the next generation of audit requirements, including generative AI, agentic AI, AI governance, model security, prompt security, shadow AI, IoT and OT/ICS risk. The official program page positions CCSA as a certification for professionals responsible for cyber risk, assurance and regulatory compliance across modern enterprises.
Final Registration Window Before 5 September
FCRF Academy has built the program around a live weekend format intended to accommodate both working professionals and learners seeking structured entry into cybersecurity auditing.
All live sessions are recorded and uploaded to the Academy’s LMS along with PDFs and learning resources, allowing participants to revisit sessions after class. The program fee is currently listed at ₹4,999 inclusive of GST, with certification included.
The certification is relevant for cybersecurity students, IT professionals, internal auditors, information-security auditors, GRC analysts, compliance officers, risk professionals, security engineers and technology-assurance professionals.
With the cohort beginning on 5 September, the registration period has now entered its final phase.
For professionals looking to develop practical skills in cyber audit planning, evidence evaluation, regulatory compliance, control testing and digital assurance, CCSA is positioned as an India-focused pathway into one of cybersecurity’s increasingly important professional domains.
The Certified Cyber Security Auditor (CCSA) cohort begins on 5 September 2026.
