Program Curriculum

• Module 1

  Introduction to Cloud Security (4 hours)

  • Understanding cloud security challenges
  • Overview of AWS services
  • Key security concepts and terminology
• Module 2

  Identity and Access Management (IAM) (5 hours)

  • Managing identities, permissions, and access controls within AWS
  • IAM best practices
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Module 3

  AWS Security Services (6 hours)

  • In-depth exploration of Amazon Security Services
  • Features and functionalities
  • Use cases and implementation
• Module 4

  Secure Network Design (4 hours)

  • Designing and deploying secure network architectures
  • Protecting data transmission
  • Network security best practices
• Module 5

  Data Protection and Encryption (5 hours)

  • Encryption techniques for sensitive data
  • Key management
  • Secure storage solutions
• Module 6

  Incident Response Planning (4 hours)

  • Identifying, assessing, and responding to security incidents
  • Swift and efficient incident handling
  • Compliance with regulatory requirements
• Module 7

  Compliance and Governance (3 hours)

  • AWS compliance standards
  • Governance best practices
  • Ensuring adherence to industry regulations
• Module 8

  Advanced Threat Detection (4 hours)

  • Threat intelligence
  • Intrusion detection systems (IDS)
  • Real-time monitoring and alerts
• Module 9

  Cloud Security Automation (3 hours)

  • Leveraging AWS tools for automated security
  • Infrastructure as code (IaC)
  • Continuous security assessment
• Module 10

  Capstone Project and Certification (3 hours)

  • Apply knowledge gained throughout the course
  • Design and implement a secure AWS environment
  • Receive a shareable certificate upon successful completion

• Eligibility

  Target Audience:

  • IT professionals
  • Cloud security architects
  • Developers
  • DevOps engineers
  • Cybersecurity specialists
  • Compliance and governance professionals
  • Security analysts
  • Incident responders

  Prerequisites:

  • Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
  • Familiarity with AWS services