(CCSSA) Crypto Currency Security Standard Auditor

Who is a CryptoCurrency Security Standard Auditor?

A CryptoCurrency Security Standard Auditor is an expert in the CCSS. CCSSAs are able to apply the CCSS standard to any information system that uses cryptocurrencies, calculating a grade for the system according to the CCSS.

CCSSAs have professional working knowledge in all aspect controls of the CryptoCurrency Security Standard (CCSS).

The following careers would benefit from a CCSSA certification:

  • Information System Auditors
  • CyberSecurity Professionals
  • Blockchain Engineers
  • Software Engineers
  • Anyone who wants the formal ability to grade information systems against the CCSS

How can you get your Certification?

  1. Purchase the CCSSA Exam. NOTE: Any overpayment will be considered a donation to C4. Exam fees are non-refundable.
  2. Upon passing the exam, you will receive your certification ID and Certificate.

Find a CCSSA

You can find a Certified CryptoCurrency Security Standard Auditor (CCSSA) here.

Exam Information

The CCSSA (CryptoCurrency Security Standard Auditor) certification process now includes an optional 9.0 quiz. Here’s how it works for both current and prospective CCSSA candidates:

For Current CCSSA Holders (Certified on v8.1):

  • Transitional Quiz:
    • To upgrade your certification to include v9.0, you’ll need to take and pass a short 9.0 quiz, available starting December 20th.
    • This quiz is free for a limited time after you receive your certification.
  • Two Attempt Rule:
    • You have two tries to pass the quiz. If unsuccessful, you will retain your v8.1 certification but will need to pay to retake the full exam to certify on v9.0.
  • Dual Access:
    • New candidates will receive access to both the CCSSA 8.1 exam and the 9.0 quiz.
  • Optional Quiz:
    • To certify on the latest version (v9.0), candidates must first pass the 8.1 exam and then take the optional 9.0 quiz, starting December 20th.
    • If you choose to skip the quiz, you’ll be certified under v8.1 only.

The exam for version 8.1 includes 100 multiple-choice and true/false questions covering each of the aspect controls of the CCSS.

A passing grade of 70% is required to apply for certification.  The purchase of the exam includes one retake. If you fail the exam twice, you can pay to take the exam again. 

Once you've paid your exam fee, there is no time limit imposed on when you must take your exam. Feel free to wait as long as you like after paying until you're ready to take the exam without fear of any penalty. However, once you begin the exam you will only have 90 minutes to answer all 100 questions.

During the exam, you will be asked questions related to a real-world scenario. Please download CCSSA Exam Scenarios and review them before beginning this exam.

Keep these scenarios handy. You may wish to print it to paper so they are easily accessible while you are writing the exam.

Terms and Conditions

The use of the certification mark is intended to indicate that the services in association with which it is used are of the following defined standard: services to be provided using the certification mark are provided by persons who have satisfactorily completed an examination prepared and administered by the applicant for the purposes of measuring skill with respect to professional knowledge of exam material as well as acceptance of the applicant’s code of ethics in force at the relevant time. Initial certification is for one (1) year and it is the responsibility of each user of the certification mark to renew his or her certification every one (1) year thereafter by meeting the following requirement: The user must satisfactorily complete a current examination prepared and administered by the applicant for the purposes of ensuring the user possesses professional knowledge of exam material as well as acceptance of the applicant’s code of ethics in force at the relevant time.

 

 

The CryptoCurrency Security Standard (CCSS) has been updated to version 9.0. See the updated CCSS here.

Systems certified under 8.1 are still valid.