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Introduction to Cloud Solutions

This course will introduce cloud computing architecture and security concepts. Students will learn about the benefits of cloud computing, cloud characteristics, cloud models and solutions along with deployment methods. Students will also gain knowledge of hardware, storage, thin clients and virtualization in the cloud and skills to implement cloud security fundamentals with virtualization security management. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply current cloud computing technologies and environments.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
1 - Basic
Course Catalog Number
CIS142
Course Prerequisites

CIS150

Training Purpose
Functional Development
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
Online, Self-Paced
Classroom
Course Locations

10021 Balls Ford Rd
Suite 100
Manassas, VA 20109

5234 Airport Rd NW
Suite 200
Roanoke, VA 24012

11104 W Broad St
Glen Allen, VA 23060

800 Moorefield Park Dr.
Richmond, VA 23236

5555 Greenwich Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

1001 Omni Blvd
Newport News, VA 23606

4800 Airport Center Pkwy
Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28208

7802 Airport Center Dr
Greensboro, NC 27409

4101 Doie Cope Rd
Raliegh, NC 27613

1001 Keys Dr
Suite 100
Greenville, SC 29615

250 Berryhill Rd
Suite 300
Columbia, SC 29210

3800 Paramount Dr
Charleston, SC 29405

660 Century Point
Suite 1050
Lake Mary, FL 32746

4715 Fredericksburg Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229

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Learning Objectives

Evaluate the concepts, characteristics, delivery models and benefits of cloud computing environments, virtual networks, and necessary resources. Evaluate the characteristics, use cases, and choices available for Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud Computing. Create, manage, and monitor compute and storage resources. Evaluate the key technical, organization, security, and compliance cloud computing challenges. Implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.

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 Requirements Planning

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 on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.

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