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Master the security challenges and solutions in cloud computing environments

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Cloud Security Curriculum

14
Cloud Units
~95
Security Controls
3
Major Platforms
Multi-Cloud
Strategy Focus
1

Cloud Security Fundamentals

Learn the foundational concepts, models, and principles of cloud security.

  • Cloud service models
  • Deployment models
  • Shared responsibility model
  • Cloud security challenges
  • Security frameworks
  • Compliance considerations
  • Risk assessment
  • Cloud adoption strategy
2

AWS Security

Master security services and best practices for Amazon Web Services.

  • AWS IAM
  • VPC security
  • Security groups and NACLs
  • CloudTrail and logging
  • AWS Config
  • Security Hub
  • GuardDuty
  • AWS Well-Architected
3

Azure Security

Implement security controls and monitoring in Microsoft Azure environments.

  • Azure Active Directory
  • Azure Security Center
  • Network security groups
  • Azure Key Vault
  • Azure Sentinel
  • Azure Policy
  • Conditional Access
  • Azure Firewall
4

Google Cloud Security

Secure Google Cloud Platform resources and implement GCP security services.

  • Cloud IAM
  • VPC security
  • Cloud Security Command Center
  • Cloud KMS
  • Binary Authorization
  • Cloud Armor
  • Cloud Logging
  • Security best practices
5

Cloud Identity and Access Management

Implement robust identity and access controls across cloud environments.

  • Cloud identity models
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Single sign-on
  • Privileged access management
  • Identity federation
  • Role-based access control
  • Zero trust principles
  • Identity governance
6

Cloud Network Security

Secure network communications and implement network controls in the cloud.

  • Virtual network security
  • Micro-segmentation
  • Cloud firewalls
  • DDoS protection
  • VPN connectivity
  • Load balancer security
  • Network monitoring
  • Traffic analysis
7

Cloud Data Protection

Protect sensitive data stored and processed in cloud environments.

  • Data classification
  • Encryption at rest
  • Encryption in transit
  • Key management
  • Data loss prevention
  • Database security
  • Backup and recovery
  • Privacy controls
8

Container and Kubernetes Security

Secure containerized applications and Kubernetes orchestration platforms.

  • Container image security
  • Runtime security
  • Kubernetes RBAC
  • Pod security policies
  • Network policies
  • Secrets management
  • Security scanning
  • Service mesh security
9

Serverless Security

Address security challenges in serverless and function-as-a-service architectures.

  • Function security
  • Event-driven security
  • API Gateway security
  • Serverless monitoring
  • Cold start security
  • Dependency management
  • Execution environment
  • Serverless SIEM
10

Cloud Security Monitoring

Implement comprehensive monitoring and threat detection in cloud environments.

  • Cloud SIEM
  • Log aggregation
  • Threat detection
  • Behavioral analytics
  • Incident response
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Automated alerting
  • Security dashboards
11

DevSecOps and Cloud Security

Integrate security into DevOps pipelines and cloud-native development.

  • Security as code
  • CI/CD security
  • Infrastructure as code security
  • Shift-left security
  • Container scanning
  • Security testing automation
  • Vulnerability management
  • Security gates
12

Multi-Cloud Security

Manage security across multiple cloud providers and hybrid environments.

  • Multi-cloud strategy
  • Cross-cloud identity
  • Unified security policies
  • Cloud security posture
  • Workload protection
  • Hybrid connectivity
  • Vendor lock-in mitigation
  • Centralized monitoring
13

Cloud Compliance and Governance

Ensure regulatory compliance and implement governance frameworks in the cloud.

  • Regulatory frameworks
  • Compliance automation
  • Audit preparation
  • Policy enforcement
  • Risk management
  • Data sovereignty
  • Cloud governance
  • Continuous compliance
14

Cloud Security Architecture

Design secure cloud architectures and implement security by design principles.

  • Security architecture patterns
  • Zero trust architecture
  • Defense in depth
  • Security reference models
  • Cloud security frameworks
  • Threat modeling
  • Architecture reviews
  • Security blueprints

Unit 1: Cloud Security Fundamentals

Learn the foundational concepts, models, and principles of cloud security.

Cloud Service Models

Understand the different cloud service models and their security implications.

IaaS PaaS SaaS FaaS
Each cloud service model shifts different security responsibilities between the cloud provider and customer. Understanding these boundaries is crucial for implementing effective security controls.
# Cloud Service Models Security Matrix
service_models = {
  "iaas": {
    "provider_responsibility": [
      "Physical security",
      "Infrastructure security",
      "Hypervisor security",
      "Network controls"
    ],
    "customer_responsibility": [
      "Operating system security",
      "Application security",
      "Data encryption",
      "Identity and access management",
      "Network configuration",
      "Firewall settings"
    ],
    "examples": ["AWS EC2", "Azure VMs", "Google Compute Engine"]
  },
  "paas": {
    "provider_responsibility": [
      "Runtime security",
      "Operating system patches",
      "Platform updates",
      "Infrastructure security"
    ],
    "customer_responsibility": [
      "Application code security",
      "Data protection",
      "User access controls",
      "Application configuration"
    ],
    "examples": ["AWS Lambda", "Azure App Service", "Google App Engine"]
  },
  "saas": {
    "provider_responsibility": [
      "Application security",
      "Data center security",
      "Platform maintenance",
      "Infrastructure protection"
    ],
    "customer_responsibility": [
      "User account management",
      "Data classification",
      "Access policies",
      "Usage monitoring"
    ],
    "examples": ["Office 365", "Salesforce", "Google Workspace"]
  }
}