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Cloud Security Learning Path

A Cloud Security course teaches the principles and practices necessary to protect cloud-based infrastructures, applications, and data. It covers risk management, secure cloud architecture, encryption, and compliance requirements in cloud environments. The course also focuses on tools and strategies for preventing data breaches, securing cloud services, and ensuring privacy in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud settings.

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

Introduction to Cloud Security

Identity and Access Management (IAM) in the Cloud

Network Security in the Cloud

Solution-Specific Tracks

AWS Cloud Security Learning Path

Advanced AWS Security & Compliance

Certification Path:

AWS Certified Security – Specialty​

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Azure Security Basics

Advanced Azure Security Practices

Certification Path

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate​

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert​

GCP Security Essentials

Advanced GCP Security & Compliance

Certification Path

Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer​

Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect​

Cloud Security Tools & Platforms

Advanced Threat Detection and Incident Response in the Cloud

Certification Path

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

CompTIA Cloud+​

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – Cloud Security Concentration​

Designing Cloud Security Architectures

Cloud Security Case Studies & Best Practices

Hours Per Day

≈ 7-8 Months

≈ 6 Months

≈ 5 Months

System Administrator

Average Salary

$89,000 /year

What day-to-day looks like

  • System Monitoring and Maintenance
  • Design and Development
  • OS and Application Installation, Configuration, and Testing
  • Performance Monitoring
  • System Automation
  • Technical Support
  • Security and Backup
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Collaboration and Coordination

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FAQs

Cloud Security involves securing cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud against cyber threats.

  • Security engineers working with cloud technologies.
  • IT professionals transitioning to cloud security.
  • Security best practices for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
  • Cloud identity, compliance, and threat management.

Familiarity with cloud computing and networking basics.

  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
  • Google Cloud Professional Security Engineer
  • Cloud Security Engineer
  • Cloud Security Architect
  • DevSecOps Engineer

Build foundational cybersecurity knowledge and understand ethical hacking principles.

  • Topics Covered: Cybersecurity fundamentals, ethical hacking overview, types of hackers, legal considerations.
  • Duration: 2 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand cybersecurity basics and ethical hacking concepts.

Learn the fundamentals of cloud computing, including key concepts and deployment models.

  • Topics covered include cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), deployment models (Public, Private, Hybrid), and the basics of virtualization.

  • Duration: 2 Weeks

  • Outcome: Understand core cloud concepts and the differences between service models.

Establish a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, focusing on protecting systems and data.

  • Topics covered include threats, vulnerabilities, risk management, and basic security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).

  • Duration: 3 Weeks

  • Outcome: Grasp essential cybersecurity principles to secure cloud environments.

Explore the basic principles of securing cloud environments and data.

  • Topics covered include the shared responsibility model, cloud security challenges, data encryption basics, and identity management in the cloud.

  • Duration: 3 Weeks

  • Outcome: Gain an understanding of cloud-specific security concepts.

Learn how cloud platforms manage identities and secure access to resources.

  • Topics covered include cloud IAM services (AWS IAM, Azure AD, Google Cloud Identity), SSO, MFA, and access control policies.

  • Duration: 4 Weeks

  • Outcome: Secure cloud resources using IAM best practices.

Understand how to secure cloud networks and manage traffic securely​​

  • Topics covered include Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), firewalls, security groups, VPNs, and DDoS protection.

  • Duration: 4 Weeks

  • Outcome: Build secure cloud networking architectures.

Learn how to secure AWS environments, focusing on core security services and best practices.

  • Topics covered include AWS IAM, encryption (KMS), CloudTrail for monitoring, security groups, and VPC configurations.

  • Duration: 5 Weeks

  • Outcome: Develop skills to secure and monitor AWS resources.

Master advanced AWS security tools and techniques for large-scale environments.

  • Topics covered include AWS Shield and WAF, Config and GuardDuty, compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, GDPR), and advanced encryption techniques.

  • Duration: 4 Weeks

  • Outcome: Secure complex AWS infrastructures and ensure compliance.

Learn to secure Azure environments using native security tools and configurations.

  • Topics covered include Azure Security Center, Azure Key Vault, identity protection with Azure AD, and securing storage and databases.

  • Duration: 5 Weeks

  • Outcome: Build a secure Azure environment with best practices.

Explore advanced security topics and compliance requirements in Azure.

  • Topics covered include Azure Sentinel (SIEM), Conditional Access policies, compliance manager, threat protection, and network security.

  • Duration: 4 Weeks

  • Outcome: Manage and secure large Azure environments with advanced tools.

Learn how to implement basic security controls in Google Cloud environments.

  • Topics covered include IAM roles, VPC security, Cloud Security Command Center, and securing data with encryption.

  • Duration: 5 Weeks

  • Outcome: Secure and manage GCP environments using built-in tools.

Master advanced GCP security configurations and ensure compliance with industry standards.

  • Topics covered include the BeyondCorp zero-trust model, Security Health Analytics, Cloud Armor, and compliance audits and reporting.

  • Duration: 4 Weeks

  • Outcome: Build robust security frameworks in GCP environments.

Explore key cloud security tools and platforms for monitoring, compliance, and threat detection.

  • Topics covered include SIEM tools (Splunk, Azure Sentinel), Cloud Security Posture Management (Prisma Cloud), and Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (Trend Micro, McAfee).

  • Duration: 5 Weeks

  • Outcome: Gain hands-on experience with cloud security tools.

Master incident response strategies and advanced threat detection techniques in cloud environments.

  • Topics covered include automated threat detection, incident response workflows, forensic analysis, and integrating SIEM with cloud platforms.

  • Duration: 4 Weeks

  • Outcome: Build expertise in cloud-based threat detection and response.

Learn to design secure cloud architectures that meet both technical and regulatory requirements.

  • Topics covered include Zero Trust architectures, hybrid cloud security, multi-cloud strategies, and secure DevOps (DevSecOps).

  • Duration: 6 Weeks

  • Outcome: Architect secure, scalable, and compliant cloud infrastructures.

Analyze real-world cloud security breaches and successful implementations to learn best practices.

  • Topics covered include case studies from finance, healthcare, and tech sectors, lessons from data breaches, and compliance-driven cloud designs.

  • Duration: 4 Weeks

  • Outcome: Apply best practices from real-world cloud security challenges.

  • Topics Covered: AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory, Google Cloud Identity, cloud security best practices.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand how cloud platforms implement IAM.
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  • Topics Covered: Conditional Access policies, MFA enforcement, integrating with SaaS applications, monitoring and reporting.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Secure and optimize identity management in Azure environments.
  • Topics Covered: Conditional Access policies, MFA enforcement, integrating with SaaS applications, monitoring and reporting.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Secure and optimize identity management in Azure environments.

Learn how IAM policies are designed, implemented, and aligned with governance frameworks.

  • Topics Covered: Access control models (RBAC, ABAC), identity lifecycle management, compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Build skills to manage IAM policies and governance processes.

Explore the fundamentals of IAM, including how organizations manage identities and secure access.

  • Topics Covered: Authentication vs. Authorization, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
  • Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand IAM’s role in cybersecurity and compliance.

Understand the core concepts of cybersecurity, focusing on protecting systems and data.

  • Topics Covered: Threats and vulnerabilities, security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), risk management basics.
  • Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Outcome: Develop a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles.