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Cloud, Container, and Kubernetes Security Evaluation
The Cloud, Container, and Kubernetes Security Evaluation Course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to assess and enhance the security posture of cloud environments, containerized applications, and Kubernetes clusters. This course covers security best practices, threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and risk mitigation strategies specific to cloud platforms, containerization technologies, and Kubernetes orchestration. Participants will gain practical insights into securing cloud infrastructure, container images, container runtimes, and Kubernetes deployments.
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of cloud security and its importance in modern IT environments.
- Examine the security implications of deploying applications in containers and the challenges associated with container security.
- Explore the key components of Kubernetes and their roles in orchestrating containerized applications.
- Identify common security threats and vulnerabilities in cloud, container, and Kubernetes environments.
- Learn best practices for securing cloud infrastructure, containerized applications, and Kubernetes clusters.
- Perform risk assessments and security evaluations specific to cloud, container, and Kubernetes deployments.
- Develop skills in implementing access controls and identity management for cloud and containerized environments.
- Examine encryption techniques and strategies for protecting data in transit and at rest within cloud and containerized systems.
- Understand the importance of continuous monitoring and auditing for maintaining security in dynamic cloud and container environments.
- Explore tools and techniques for incident response and mitigation in the context of cloud and container 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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