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Introduction to Cloud Security
This course is designed to address the growing need for cloud security expertise among professionals, who find themselves increasingly reliant on cloud infrastructures for deploying scalable, efficient applications. Beginning with foundational cloud computing concepts and progressing through advanced security practices, participants will explore a range of topics including data protection, identity management, network security, and compliance, culminating in practical strategies for securing containerized and serverless environments. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on examples across major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, this course equips developers with the skills to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud solutions, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate the evolving landscape of cloud security challenges and safeguard their applications against emerging threats.
Provider Information
SecureCodeWarrior
265 Franklin Street Suite 1702
Boston, MA 02110
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this content, learners will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental concepts and architectures of cloud computing, along with the unique security considerations it entails.
- Apply the shared responsibility model to effectively manage cloud security roles and responsibilities.
- Implement robust data security measures, including encryption and lifecycle management, to protect data in the cloud.
- Utilize identity and access management (IAM) strategies to secure cloud environments, employing techniques like MFA, role-based access control, and federated identity.
- Design and manage secure network architectures within cloud environments, leveraging security groups, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Integrate DevSecOps practices into the cloud development lifecycle, ensuring security is embedded from development to deployment.
- Secure containerized and serverless architectures, addressing specific security challenges associated with these technologies.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in cloud security, preparing for future advancements and threats.
- Conduct effective incident response and forensic analysis in cloud environments to swiftly address and recover from security incidents.
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):
Competency Areas
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