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Overview
The Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) Foundation v5 course provides a solid understanding of cloud security principles and best practices. It equips participants with the essential knowledge to secure cloud environments and understand governance, risk management, and compliance challenges in cloud computing. This foundational course serves as a stepping stone toward advanced cloud security certifications and roles.
Objectives
By the end of this course, leaner will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and cloud security models.
- Identify and implement essential cloud security best practices.
- Analyze governance, risk management, and compliance issues in cloud computing.
- Develop strategies for cloud data security and privacy.
- Gain practical insights into managing security across various cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
Prerequisites
- Have a basic understanding of IT and cybersecurity concepts.
- Be familiar with different cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
- Understand basic networking and encryption technologies.
- Possess general knowledge of risk management principles.
- Have an interest or prior experience in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing and Cloud SecurityCourses2024-09-08T10:28:53+05:30
- Overview of cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Key cloud security challenges and risks
- Shared responsibility model
Module 2: Cloud Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)Courses2024-09-08T10:29:45+05:30
- Frameworks for cloud security governance
- Risk management strategies in cloud environments
- Regulatory and compliance requirements in the cloud
Module 3: Cloud Data SecurityCourses2024-09-08T10:31:16+05:30
- Data protection strategies for the cloud
- Encryption techniques for cloud data
- Securing data at rest, in transit, and in use
Module 4: Cloud Infrastructure and Application SecurityCourses2024-09-08T10:32:26+05:30
- Securing virtualized environments and cloud infrastructure
- Application security best practices in cloud computing
- Understanding API security
Module 5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) in the CloudCourses2024-09-08T11:56:54+05:30
- Implementing IAM strategies for cloud environments
- Managing user permissions and roles
- Security issues with single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
