Introduction to Cloud Security
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Introduction to Cloud Security covers the essentials of securing cloud environments. Learners explore cloud architecture, container and Kubernetes security, DevOps practices, and infrastructure as code. This Learning Path introduces key tools like Git, Terraform, and AWS, along with security controls such as AppArmor and SELinux, helping teams build and manage secure cloud systems with confidence.
21
modules
246
hours of content
19
real-world skills
Learning Objectives
- Understand cloud security fundamentals, architecture, and AWS essentials
- Learn container security, including Docker, Kubernetes, and common exposure risks
- Use Git for version control, including branching, merging, and CI/CD workflows
- Understand DevOps practices and their role in cloud and application security
- Learn Infrastructure as Code fundamentals with Terraform
- Understand encoding, serialization, and common data formats (XML, JSON, YAML)
- Build foundational security knowledge of AppArmor, SELinux, and cloud object storage
Who is it for?
- IT professionals and security teams
- Learners who are looking to build on their knowledge of cybersecurity
- Anyone who wants to grow in their ability to add to their company's web security team
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Introduction to Cloud Security FAQ
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Are there any prerequisites for Introduction to Cloud Security?
There are no formal prerequisites, but completion of or equivalent knowledge in the following learning modules and paths is recommended:
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Is Introduction to Cloud Security good for beginners?
Yes, this learning path serves as a crucial step in understanding the basics of cloud security, ensuring learners have a solid foundation before diving into more specialized areas of cybersecurity.
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Introduction to Cloud Security: NIST Work Roles
- Communications Security (COMSEC) Management
- Cybersecurity Architecture
- Secure Software Development
- Secure Systems Development
- Systems Requirements Planning
- Systems Testing and Evaluation
- Technology Research and Development
- Network Operations
- Systems Administration
- Systems Security Analysis
- Defensive Cybersecurity
- Infrastructure Support
- Vulnerability Analysis
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Introduction to Cloud Security: NIST TKS’s
- Determine if security improvement actions are evaluated, validated, and implemented as required
- Establish enterprise information security architecture
- Knowledge of the Communications Security (COMSEC) Material Control System (CMCS)
- Knowledge of types of Communications Security (COMSEC) incidents
- Knowledge of computer networking protocols
- Knowledge of cybersecurity policies and procedures
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices
- Skill in implementing enterprise key escrow systems
- Skill in auditing technical systems
- Skill in implementing digital signatures
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Skills learned in Introduction to Cloud Security
- Python scripting
- Bash scripting
- Container security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Secure development (SSDLC, DevSecOps)
- Cloud security
- Cloud security architecture
- Cloud security testing
- Cloud logging & monitoring
- Cloud network security
- Cloud misconfigurations (e.g., S3, IAM)
- Cloud policy compliance
- Cloud vuln mgmt
- Cloud networking assessments (VPC, firewall)
- Cloud compliance testing (e.g., PCI, HIPAA)
- Cloud-native controls
- Cloud infrastructure management
- DevSecOps collaboration
- Version control
- CI/CD and DevOps pipeline testing
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