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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: Core Account SecurityCourses2024-09-05T17:22:15+05:30
- Configure essential security controls (MFA, IAM) within the first minutes of opening a cloud account.
- Enable basic monitoring to track security events and threats.
Module 2: IAM and Monitoring In-DepthCourses2024-09-05T17:22:44+05:30
- Expand IAM with Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) and implement enterprise-scale identity management.
- Set up complex monitoring, create security alerts, and establish enterprise IAM frameworks.
Module 3: Network and Instance SecurityCourses2024-09-07T01:17:46+05:30
- Create a secure Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and implement baseline network security.
- Launch secure virtual machines (instances) and run vulnerability assessments in the cloud.
Module 4: Encryption and Storage SecurityCourses2024-09-05T17:25:31+05:30
- Encrypt storage volumes with customer-managed encryption keys.
- Secure snapshots and learn best practices for protecting cloud data.
Module 5: Application Security and FederationCourses2024-09-05T17:26:29+05:30
- Build a 2-tier cloud application with complete security configurations.
- Implement federated identity management using OpenID for seamless access.
