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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:

  1. The Cloud Security Fundamentals course provides key concepts and best practices for safeguarding cloud environments.

  2. It addresses cloud security principles, threat detection, risk management, and compliance requirements.

  3. Learners will acquire skills to protect infrastructure, applications, and data on leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

  4. This course is suitable for both novices and IT professionals seeking to improve their understanding of cloud security.

  5. Participants will gain practical knowledge applicable to real-world cloud security challenges.

CERTIFICATION:

  1. Participants are awarded a Certificate of Completion by the training provider.

  2. The course equips learners for various certifications, including:

  3.  AWS Certified Security – Specialty

  4. Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate

  5. Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the conclusion of the course, participants will possess the skills to:

  1. Grasp fundamental concepts of cloud security and shared responsibility frameworks.

  2. Recognize and address security vulnerabilities in cloud settings.

  3. Establish secure access controls and manage identity systems effectively.

  4. Apply data protection methods, such as encryption and backup solutions.

  5. Acquire knowledge of cloud compliance and relevant regulatory standards.

  6. Leverage both native and external tools for monitoring and securing cloud operations.

  7. Develop strategies for risk assessment in cloud environments.

  8. Ensure continuous security updates and patch management.

  9. Foster a culture of security awareness among cloud users.

  10. Evaluate and enhance incident response plans for cloud incidents.

Course Curriculum

Introduction to Cloud Security
  1. Overview of cloud computing and security challenges
  2. Shared responsibility model across cloud providers
  3. Benefits of cloud security
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  1. Principles of access control and least privilege
  2. Setting up IAM roles, policies, and permissions
  3. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO)
Data Protection in the Cloud
  1. Encryption techniques for data at rest and in transit
  2. Secure storage and backup solutions
  3. Key management practices
Cloud Infrastructure Security
  1. Securing virtual machines, containers, and serverless services
  2. Configuring firewalls, security groups, and network access control lists
  3. Threat detection and intrusion prevention systems
Compliance and Risk Management
  1. Overview of cloud compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA)
  2. Conducting risk assessments and audits
  3. Reporting and handling incidents
Monitoring and Logging
  1. Setting up monitoring and alerting systems using cloud-native tools
  2. Log analysis and correlation with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
  3. Continuous security assessment practices
Security in Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Environments
  1. Challenges of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud security
  2. Unified security tools and strategies
  3. 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.

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