Securing Cloud Operations

Learn hands-on cloud security for AWS, Azure, and GCP. Configure IAM, firewalls, and encryption; enable GuardDuty and Defender; and map controls to CIS, ISO, and NIST frameworks to build and audit secure, compliant cloud operations.

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Course curriculum

1. Intro Video to Course
2. M1L1V1-Identify IaaS_ PaaS_ and SaaS Services
3. M1L1V2 - Compare Cloud Providers and Launch Core Services
4. M1L1V3-Multi-Cloud Zero Trust Architecture
1. M1L2V1-Recognize the Components of a Virtual Machine
2. M1L2V2_Explore Database and Object Storage Options
3. M1L2V3_Visualize Cloud Networking and Firewall Concepts
1. M1L3V1-Explain Shared Responsibility Using Pizza-as-a-Service
2. M1L3V2 - Create a Least-Privilege IAM User
3. M1L3V3 - Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on an Account
1. M2L1V3- Configure SSH Key-Based Access and Disable Passwords
1. M2L2V1 - Explain Port Rules with Real-World Analogies
2. M2l2V2 Build a Web-Only Security Group
3. M2L2v3 Validate Security Group Rules Using cURL and Analyzer Tools
1. M2L3V1-Enable Encryption at Rest Using Managed Keys
2. M2L3V2-Prevent Public Access to Bucket
3. M2L3V3- Set Up Backup and Snapshot Schedules
1. M3L1V1-Activate Guard Duty_ Azure Defender_ or Google SCC
2. M3L1V2- Interpret Sample Security Findings
3. M2L1V3- Triage Low-Severity and False Positive Alerts (1)
1. M3L2V1-Enable Logging for Cloud API Activity
2. M3L2V2-Search Logs for Risky Events (e.g._ DeleteStop)
3. M3L2V3_Export Logs for Retention and Audit
1. M3L3V1-Revoke Compromised Access Keys Immediately
2. M3l3v2 Capture a Snapshot for Forensic Analysis
3. M3L3V3 - Complete a Post-Mortem Using a Simple Template
1. M4L1V1-Compare Popular Security Frameworks
2. M4L1V2_Apply the CIS Ubuntu Benchmark to a VM
3. M4L1V3_Use a Matrix to Map Controls Across Frameworks
1. M4L2V1- Tag Cloud Resources for Ownership and Cost Tracking
2. M4L2V2- Generate Cost and Compliance Reports
3. M4L2V3- Enforce “No Public Buckets” with a Config Rule
1. M4l3v1 Review the 10 Must-Do Security Controls
2. M4L3V2- Complete a Capstone Self-Audit Using a Checklist
3. M4L3V3-Explore Certification and Learning Paths
4. Outro-Course Wrap-up Video

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Securing Cloud Operations

Course curriculum

Chapter 1: Understand Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

Chapter 2: Classify Compute, Storage, and Networking Resources

Chapter 3: Apply Shared Responsibility and Set Up IAM Basics

Chapter 4: Harden a Virtual Machine Before Use

Chapter 5: Control Network Access with Security Groups and Firewalls

Chapter 6: Protect Data in Databases and Storage Buckets

Chapter 7: Detect Threats Using Built-In Security Tools

Chapter 8: Investigate Cloud Activity with Logs

Chapter 9: Respond to Incidents with Minimal Tools

Chapter 10: Map Security Controls to CIS, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF

Chapter 11: Automate Governance with Tags and Config Rules

Chapter 12: Conduct a Final Security Review and Plan Next Steps

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