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
$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
1. What is Cloud Security?
Cloud Security involves securing cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud against cyber threats.
2. Who should take this learning path?
- Security engineers working with cloud technologies.
- IT professionals transitioning to cloud security.
3. What will I learn?
- Security best practices for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Cloud identity, compliance, and threat management.
4. What are the prerequisites?
Familiarity with cloud computing and networking basics.
5. What certifications can I pursue?
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
- Google Cloud Professional Security Engineer
6. What career opportunities are available?
- Cloud Security Engineer
- Cloud Security Architect
- DevSecOps Engineer
