Securing Serverless Environments

Serverless computing has redefined how companies build, consume, and integrate cloud-native applications. This course introduces the best-practices developers, and cloud customers should follow when using a serverless architecture. Learners will develop an understanding of the fundamental technologies serverless architectures use and how they should be secured from a development perspective to protect against the most common threats to serverless environments today.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level

2 - Intermediate

Course Catalog Number

DES 261

Training Purpose

Skill Development

Specific Audience

All

Delivery Method

Online, Self-Paced

Online, Self-Paced

Learning Objectives

On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills required to:

Identify Key Components
Secure the API Entry Point, Runtime Environment, and Data Storage
Identify a reliable and secure cloud provider
Account for cloud provider considerations

Framework Connections

Design and Development

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

Competency Areas

Work Roles

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Last Published Date: February 10, 2025