Course Details

Cloud Security Essentials (AWS, Azure, GCP) Training Course

INTRODUCTION

This essential training course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for mastering Cloud Security Essentials across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). As organizations increasingly migrate their critical infrastructure and applications to multi-cloud environments, understanding the shared responsibility model and implementing robust security controls across leading cloud providers is paramount. Cloud Security Essentials (AWS, Azure, GCP) Training Course equips participants with a systematic understanding of identity and access management, network security, data protection, compliance, and monitoring within each major cloud ecosystem. Participants will gain deep insights into configuring native cloud security services, identifying common cloud misconfigurations, and applying best practices to secure their cloud deployments, all crucial for leveraging the agility of the cloud while minimizing risks and ensuring data integrity.

This course is designed for IT professionals, cloud engineers, security architects, and developers transitioning to or currently working in cloud environments, who need a practical understanding of securing cloud resources across diverse platforms. It bridges the gap between theoretical cloud security concepts and hands-on application in real-world AWS, Azure, and GCP scenarios, empowering participants to build, deploy, and maintain secure cloud infrastructures that meet business objectives and regulatory requirements.

DURATION

10 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for IT and security professionals involved in cloud deployments across multiple providers, including:

• Cloud Engineers and Architects.
• DevOps Engineers.
• IT Security Analysts and Managers.
• System Administrators transitioning to cloud.
• Developers working with cloud-native applications.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the shared responsibility model across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Implement identity and access management (IAM) securely in each cloud.
• Configure network security controls native to all three platforms.
• Apply best practices for data encryption and protection in the cloud.
• Utilize logging, monitoring, and compliance tools in a multi-cloud context.

MODULES

Module 1: Cloud Security Fundamentals and Shared Responsibility Model

• Define cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models.
• Understand the Shared Responsibility Model across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Discuss common cloud security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., misconfigurations, insecure APIs).
• Explore the importance of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) in the cloud.
• Examine cloud security frameworks and standards (e.g., CIS Benchmarks).

Module 2: Identity and Access Management (IAM) in AWS, Azure, and GCP

• AWS IAM: Users, Groups, Roles, Policies, MFA, Access Keys, Assume Role.
• Azure Active Directory (AAD): Users, Groups, Roles, Conditional Access, Managed Identities, Service Principals.
• GCP IAM: Members, Roles, Service Accounts, Organizations, Folders, Projects.
• Discuss least privilege principles and secure credential management across all clouds.
• Explore strategies for federated identity and single sign-on (SSO) in multi-cloud environments.

Module 3: Network Security Controls in AWS, Azure, and GCP

• AWS Network Security: VPCs, Security Groups, Network ACLs, VPN, Direct Connect, Shield/WAF.
• Azure Network Security: VNets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), Application Security Groups (ASGs), Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, DDoS Protection.
• GCP Network Security: VPC Networks, Firewall Rules, Load Balancers, Cloud Armor, Cloud VPN, Interconnect.
• Understand network segmentation and isolation strategies across cloud providers.
• Discuss securing hybrid cloud connectivity.

Module 4: Data Protection and Encryption in the Cloud

• Data at Rest Encryption: AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, GCP Cloud KMS for storage and databases.
• Data in Transit Encryption: SSL/TLS, VPNs, and secure communication protocols.
• Discuss data classification and data loss prevention (DLP) strategies.
• Explore securing cloud storage services (e.g., S3 buckets, Azure Blob Storage, GCP Cloud Storage).
• Examine database security in the cloud (e.g., RDS, Azure SQL Database, Cloud SQL).

Module 5: Logging, Monitoring, and Auditing in Cloud Environments

• AWS Monitoring: CloudTrail, CloudWatch, GuardDuty, Macie.
• Azure Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center (Defender for Cloud), Azure Sentinel.
• GCP Monitoring: Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, Security Command Center.
• Understand centralized logging and SIEM integration for multi-cloud visibility.
• Discuss configuring alerts and notifications for security events.

Module 6: Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Compliance

• Understand the importance of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM).
• Discuss using CSPM tools (native or third-party) to identify misconfigurations and compliance gaps.
• Explore automated compliance checks against industry standards (e.g., CIS, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Examine the process of remediating security findings from CSPM tools.
• Learn about cloud audits and preparing for regulatory compliance.

Module 7: Container and Serverless Security in the Cloud

• Understand the security challenges of containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) in cloud environments.
• Discuss container image scanning, vulnerability management, and runtime protection.
• Explore security considerations for serverless functions (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, GCP Cloud Functions).
• Examine securing CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native applications.
• Learn about best practices for DevSecOps in the cloud.

Module 8: Incident Response and Best Practices in Cloud Security

• Understand the phases of cloud security incident response.
• Discuss adapting traditional incident response plans for cloud environments.
• Explore techniques for cloud forensics and evidence collection.
• Examine automation in cloud security (e.g., Infrastructure as Code - IaC for security policies).
• Learn about continuous improvement, threat intelligence, and staying updated with cloud security advancements.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com