• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

Key decision-makers need to understand the risks of modern cloud-based solutions as they plan their organization's move from traditional on-premises solutions.

In this course, you will explore the risks associated with outsourcing services to a third-party cloud provider, especially related to critical services such as payment data. Discover potential legal risks associated with cloud computing that may apply to healthcare, banking, and government agencies. Explore risks such as lack of control, availability, and inexperienced staff. Discover how the lack of due diligence when moving to the cloud can result in security or privacy risks and how compliance in the cloud era compares to that of the earlier IT era. Lastly, explore cloud compliance standards, enforcement procedures, and risk management frameworks that can help manage risk in the cloud.

Learning Objectives

{"discover the key concepts covered in this course"}

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Systems Architecture
  • Systems Development

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.