Network Security Specialist to CloudOps Security Architect- Track 3 Cloud Security Admin

• Cloud objects are very dynamic, so it is important to be

• familiar with current cloud core design, as well as cloud security
• and integrity. In this course, you'll learn about cloud security
• management. You'll examine key terms and cloud roles that can be
• adopted to meet client requirements. In addition, you'll explore
• cloud transition scenarios, how to secure the cloud perimeter, the
• importance of access control, common cloud threats, and cloud model
• security considerations. Lastly, you'll learn about the secure data
• life cycle, business continuity, and disaster recovery
• planning.

• Operations is one of the most crucial steps in the

• administration process. Handled properly, they ensure loop holes
• get closed and provide evidence details that can be used in issue
• tracking. In this course, you'll learn about different types of
• operations, how to execute them, and why they are important in the
• dynamic nature of the cloud. You'll also learn about communicating
• with stakeholders, digital evidence, and business continuity
• planning.

• Data is the key to information on different components within an

• organization, so it's vital to understand and manage data and
• security events. With the dynamic nature of the cloud, it's also
• essential to understand how to track and secure data. In this
• course, you'll learn about the different types of data and how to
• securely manage it. In addition, you'll examine different types of
• compliance, privacy rights, and protection policies.

• Every organization needs to understand risk and be familiar with

• how to mitigate it. Cloud services have different stakeholders and
• projects, and for this reason having a good understanding of risk
• is important. In this course, you'll learn about different types of
• risk and how to properly manage them. In addition, you'll explore
• risk auditing, business continuity, and disaster recovery.

• The physical site of the data center, along with the physical

• and virtual assets, play a very important role in cloud security.
• Network assets, storage, and the software layout of virtualization
• are important tools in bringing cloud up as a service. In this
• course, you'll learn about the physical cloud assets and the basic
• concepts of regions and availability zones. You'll also learn why
• it's important to secure them and protect them from various
• external attacks and processes.

• It is important to understand the different cloud compliance

• procedures that should be followed by service providers and data
• owners. It's also vital to be familiar with the various
• cloud-specific legal compliance guidelines. In this course, you'll
• learn about international legislation conflicts, cloud-specific
• risks, legal controls, e-Discovery processes, and requirements for
• forensic analysis.

Examine foundational topics, such as the shared responsibility model, security basics, core AWS services and related threats, and compliance.

Discover how to apply best practices to the new AWS root account and examine credentials, passwords, and access key usage. Identity and Access Management (IAM) topics such as users, groups, roles, and managed policies are also covered.

There are a number of mechanisms in AWS for securing data-at-rest and data-in-transit. Explore topics including cryptography basics, access keys and pairs, client-side vs. server-side encryption, AWS KMS, Certificate Manager, and CloudHSM.

Final Exam: Cloud Security Admin will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout the Cloud Security Admin track of the Skillsoft Aspire Network Security Specialist to CloudOps Security Architect Journey.