Module 01: Introduction to Cloud Security
In this module, you will be presented with the core concepts of cloud computing, cloud service models,
and cloud-based threats and vulnerabilities. The module highlights service provider components, such as
evaluation and the shared security responsibility model, that are essential to configuring a secure cloud
environment and protecting organizational resources.
Module 02: Platform and Infrastructure Security in the Cloud
This module explores the key components and technologies that form a cloud architecture and how to
secure multi-tenant, virtualized, physical, and logical cloud components. This module demonstrates
configurations and best practices for securing physical data centers and cloud infrastructures using the
tools and techniques provided by Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Module 03: Application Security in the Cloud
The focus of this module is securing cloud applications and explaining secure software development
lifecycle changes. It explains the multiple services and tools for application security in Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Module 04: Data Security in the Cloud
This module covers the basics of cloud data storage, its lifecycle, and various controls for protecting data
at rest and data in transit in the cloud. It also addresses data storage features and the multiple services
and tools used for securing data stored in Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Module 05: Operation Security in the Cloud
This module encompasses the security controls essential to building, implementing, operating, managing,
and maintaining physical and logical infrastructures for cloud environments and the required services,
features, and tools for operational security provided by AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Module 06: Penetration Testing in the Cloud
This module demonstrates how to implement comprehensive penetration testing to assess the security of
an organization's cloud infrastructure and reviews the required services and tools used to perform
penetration testing in AWS, Azure, and GCP
Module 07: Incident Detection and Response in the Cloud
This module focuses on incident response (IR). It covers the IR lifecycle and the tools and techniques used
to identify and respond to incidents; provides training on using SOAR technologies; and explores the IR
capabilities provided by AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Module 08: Forensics Investigation in the Cloud
This module covers the forensic investigation process in cloud computing, including various cloud
forensic challenges and data collection methods. It also explains how to investigate security incidents
using AWS, Azure, and GCP tools.
Module 09: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud
This module highlights the importance of business continuity and disaster recovery planning in IR. It
covers the backup and recovery tools, services, and features provided by AWS, Azure, and GCP to
monitor business continuity issues.
Module 10: Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance in the Cloud
This module focuses on the various governance frameworks, models, and regulations (ISO/IEC 27017,
HIPAA, and PCI DSS) and the design and implementation of governance frameworks in the cloud. It also
addresses cloud compliance frameworks and elaborates on the AWS, Azure, and GCP governance
modules.
Module 10: Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance in the Cloud
This module focuses on the various governance frameworks, models, and regulations (ISO/IEC 27017,
HIPAA, and PCI DSS) and the design and implementation of governance frameworks in the cloud. It also
addresses cloud compliance frameworks and elaborates on the AWS, Azure, and GCP governance
modules.
Module 11: Standards, Policies, and Legal Issues in the Cloud
This module discusses standards, policies, and legal issues associated with the cloud. It also covers the
features, services, and tools needed for compliance and auditing in AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Appendix (Self-Study): Private, Hybrid, and Multi-Tenant Cloud Security
The appendix covers the security of private, hybrid, and multi-tenant cloud models. It lists some of the
best practices for securing VMWare Cloud, AWS, GCP, Azure hybrid cloud setups, and multi-tenant clouds.
