Cloud Security Fundamentals
The Cloud Security Fundamentals course provides key concepts and best practices for safeguarding cloud environments.
Certificate :
After Completion
Start Date :
10-Jan-2025
Duration :
30 Days
Course fee :
$150
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Cloud Security Fundamentals course provides key concepts and best practices for safeguarding cloud environments.
It addresses cloud security principles, threat detection, risk management, and compliance requirements.
Learners will acquire skills to protect infrastructure, applications, and data on leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
This course is suitable for both novices and IT professionals seeking to improve their understanding of cloud security.
Participants will gain practical knowledge applicable to real-world cloud security challenges.
CERTIFICATION:
Participants are awarded a Certificate of Completion by the training provider.
The course equips learners for various certifications, including:
 AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the conclusion of the course, participants will possess the skills to:
Grasp fundamental concepts of cloud security and shared responsibility frameworks.
Recognize and address security vulnerabilities in cloud settings.
Establish secure access controls and manage identity systems effectively.
Apply data protection methods, such as encryption and backup solutions.
Acquire knowledge of cloud compliance and relevant regulatory standards.
Leverage both native and external tools for monitoring and securing cloud operations.
Develop strategies for risk assessment in cloud environments.
Ensure continuous security updates and patch management.
Foster a culture of security awareness among cloud users.
Evaluate and enhance incident response plans for cloud incidents.
Course Curriculum
- Overview of cloud computing and security challenges
- Shared responsibility model across cloud providers
- Benefits of cloud security
- Principles of access control and least privilege
- Setting up IAM roles, policies, and permissions
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO)
- Encryption techniques for data at rest and in transit
- Secure storage and backup solutions
- Key management practices
- Securing virtual machines, containers, and serverless services
- Configuring firewalls, security groups, and network access control lists
- Threat detection and intrusion prevention systems
- Overview of cloud compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA)
- Conducting risk assessments and audits
- Reporting and handling incidents
- Setting up monitoring and alerting systems using cloud-native tools
- Log analysis and correlation with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
- Continuous security assessment practices
- Challenges of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud security
- Unified security tools and strategies
- Case studies on securing complex cloud infrastructures
Training Features
Hands-On Labs and Real-World Scenarios
Simulate and secure cloud environments with real-world use cases.
Video Tutorials by Cloud Security Experts
Step-by-step explanations of security principles and tools.
Practice Exams and Quizzes
Certification-aligned assessments for exam readiness.
Access to Comprehensive Resources
Downloadable guides, cheat sheets, and reference materials.
Community and Mentor Support
Engage with cloud security professionals for practical insights and troubleshooting.
Cloud Environment Access
Practice with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms for hands-on experience.