EC-Council
EC-Council Cloud Security Essentials (CSE)
A two-day foundation in cloud security.
2 daysFoundation8 modules
About this course
A two-day foundation in cloud security. You will learn cloud fundamentals, identity and access management, data protection and encryption, network and application security, and monitoring and compliance in the cloud.
What you'll learn
- Learn the fundamentals of cloud computing and security.
- Explore identity and access management in the cloud.
- Learn about data protection and encryption in the cloud.
- Gain knowledge of network security in cloud environments.
- Dive deep into application security in cloud environments.
- Gain insights on cloud security monitoring and incident response.
- Explore cloud security risk assessment and management.
- Understand the basics of cloud compliance and governance.
Curriculum
8 modules
- Cloud Computing Types and Service Models
- Cloud Security Challenges and Concerns
- Cloud and Security Responsibility
- Evaluating Cloud Service Providers
- Cloud Security Benefits
- Threats and Attacks in Cloud Environments
- Cloud Security Design Principles
- Cloud Security Architecture
- IAM Fundamentals
- Principal and Roles of IAM in the Cloud
- Role-based Access Control (RBAC)
- Identity Federation
- Single Sign-on (SSO) and Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR)
- Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
- Principle of Least Privilege
- IAM Auditing and Monitoring
- Data Classification and Lifecycle
- Encryption Techniques (at Rest, in Transit)
- Customer vs. Cloud Provider Managed Keys
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Backup and Disaster Recovery Strategies
- Cloud Network Fundamentals
- Virtual Private Clouds (VPC)
- Network Isolation and Segmentation
- Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) and Network Security Groups (NSG)
- Remote Access and Connections
- Firewalls and Intrusion Detection
- Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) in the Cloud
- Web Application Firewall (WAF) in Cloud Environments
- Web Application Security and OWASP Top Ten
- Security by Design Principles for Cloud Applications
- Secure Coding Practices
- API Security and Integration Best Practices
- Serverless Security Considerations
- Container Security (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Cloud Logging
- Cloud Security Monitoring
- SIEM and SOAR
- Cloud-native Monitoring Solutions
- Continuous Cloud Security Monitoring
- Incident Response and Investigation in the Cloud
- Regulatory and Industry Compliance
- Cloud Security Standards
- Cloud Security Governance and Risk Management
- Auditing and Monitoring Cloud Resources
- Cloud Security Assessment and Penetration Testing
- Regulatory and Industry Compliance
- Cloud Security Standards
- Cloud Security Governance and Risk Management
- Auditing and Monitoring Cloud Resources
- Cloud Security Assessment and Penetration Testing
Who it's for
Students, career starters and IT staff new to cloud security.
Before you start
No formal prerequisites. Bring curiosity and a willingness to practise.
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