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Overview
The CCSK Plus Course expands upon the CCSK Foundation course by incorporating advanced topics and hands-on labs. Participants simulate securing a fictional organization’s migration to the cloud, applying practical skills in a real-world context.
Objectives
By the end of this course, leaner will be able to:
- Master foundational cloud security practices.
- Implement advanced IAM strategies and monitoring techniques.
- Secure network configurations and virtual instances.
- Apply encryption and storage security best practices.
- Build and secure multi-tier cloud applications with federated identity.
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with basic cloud computing concepts.
- Understanding of fundamental cybersecurity principles.
- Experience in using cloud platforms (preferably AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Basic knowledge of identity and access management (IAM).
- Comfortable with command line interfaces (CLI) and basic scripting.
Course Outline
Module 1: Cloud Account SecurityCourses2024-09-08T10:40:11+05:30
- Configure essential security controls like MFA and basic monitoring for new cloud accounts.
- Establish secure Identity and Access Management (IAM) settings.
Module 2: Advanced Identity Management & MonitoringCourses2024-09-08T10:40:52+05:30
- Implement Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) for enhanced access management.
- Set up security alerting and advanced cloud activity monitoring.
Module 3: Virtual Network & Cloud Instance SecurityCourses2024-09-08T10:41:47+05:30
- Design a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and secure network traffic.
- Deploy virtual machines securely, run vulnerability assessments, and ensure secure connectivity.
Module 4: Data Encryption & Storage SecurityCourses2024-09-08T10:43:00+05:30
- Encrypt cloud storage volumes using customer-managed keys.
- Secure snapshots and backups to protect sensitive data.
Module 5: Application Security & Identity FederationCourses2024-09-08T10:44:02+05:30
- Build a secure two-tier cloud application.
- Implement federated identity using OpenID for cross-platform authentication.
