Become a Certified Cloud Security Essentials C|SE

Cloud Security Essentials C|SE

EC-Council’s Cloud Security Essentials

This course will provide you with the skills that you need to understand the foundational and essential aspects of Cloud Security. You will learn the fundamentals of cloud computing and the essential aspects of securing identities, data, and applications within cloud providers and hybrid infrastructures. Put your newly acquired abilities to the test in our exhilarating Capstone project to develop the hands-on proficiencies essential for success in your cyber professional role. After completing this course, you will be prepared to move toward a career in cloud security and take the next steps in cloud security certifications

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Course Outline

Module 1: Cloud Computing and Security Fundamentals

This module will introduce you to the course and provide foundational information about cloud infrastructure and security.

Topics covered:
• Cloud Computing Types and Service Models
• Cloud Security Challenges and Concerns
• Cloud and Security Shared Responsibility
• Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS)
• Evaluating Cloud Service Providers
• Cloud Security Benefits
• Threats and Attacks in Cloud Environments
• Cloud Security Design Principles
• Cloud Security Architecture

Module 2: Identity and Access Management (IAM) in the Cloud

This module will focus on the protection of identity and access management. This will include how to protect users and assign proper permissions.

Topics covered:
• IAM Fundamentals
• Principal Roles of IAM in the Cloud
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Identity Federation
• Single Sign-on (SSO) and Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR)
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Principle of Least Privilege
• IAM Auditing and Monitoring

Module 3: Data Protection and Encryption in the Cloud

This module will focus on the protection of identity and access management. This will include how to protect users and assign proper permissions.

Topics covered:
• Data Classification and Lifecycle
• Encryption Techniques (at rest, in trANABt)
• Customer vs. Cloud Provider Managed Keys
• Key Management in the Cloud
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Backup and Disaster Recovery Strategies

Module 4: Network Security in Cloud Environments

This module will teach you how to securely architect your network to protect against
unauthorized access and detect potential network attacks

Topics covered:
• Cloud Network Fundamentals
• Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs)
• Network Isolation and Segmentation
• Network Access Control Lists (NACLs)
• Security Groups
• Firewalls and Intrusion Detection

Module 5: Application Security in Cloud Environments

This module will show you how to secure applications, web access, and databases in cloud environments.

Topics covered:
• 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)

Module 6: Cloud Security Monitoring and Incident Response

This module will introduce you to the foundations of security operations, including logging
activity and events, identifying threats and intrusions, and responding to incidents.

Topics covered:
• Cloud Logging
• Cloud Security Monitoring
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) in the Cloud
• SIEM and SOAR
• Real-time Monitoring and Alerting
• Log Management and Analysis in the Cloud
• Cloud-native Monitoring Solutions
• Continuous Security Monitoring Strategies
• Cloud Security Monitoring Best Practices
• Incident Response in the Cloud
• Forensics and Investigation in the Cloud

Module 7: Cloud Security Risk Assessment and Management

This module will discuss the process of risk analysis, assessment, and management.

Topics covered:
• Identifying Cloud Security Risks
• Risk Assessment Frameworks for Cloud Environments
• Cloud Security Controls and Countermeasures
• Threat Modeling and Vulnerability Assessment in Cloud Environments
• Quantitative vs. Qualitative Risk Assessment Approaches
• Cloud Risk Treatment, Response, and Mitigation

Module 8: Cloud Compliance and Governance

This module will discuss the various regulatory and legal standards that you may need to adhere to within your company jurisdiction and how to maintain compliance within the cloud infrastructure.

Topics covered:
• Regulatory and Industry Compliance (e.g., GDPR, and HIPAA)
• Cloud Security Standards (e.g., ISO 27001, and NIST)
• Cloud Security Governance and Risk Management
• Auditing and Monitoring Cloud Resources
• Cloud Security Assessment and Penetration Testing