This NCSC Assured hands-on (25+ labs) five-day vendor agnostic Practitioner Certificate in Cloud Security course is focused on Cloud Security, encompassing Cloud Security Architecture, Cloud Security Testing, Identity & Access Management, DevSecOps, Cloud Data Security, Cloud Assurance, Governance, Cloud Security Operations and Web Application Security, and Zero Trust in the Cloud and Cloud Supply chain.
The course spans cloud security principles, patterns and architectural frameworks, data protection and compliance for the three major cloud providers, cloud-based applications, data and infrastructure, and the design, development and implementation of cloud security architectures. This course that will expose you to a variety of cloud security and assurance aspects across the 3 big cloud computing platforms - AWS, Azure and GCP. It has been specifically blended with 25+ of the most up to date cloud security labs, from our QA Group platform. Learners will have 1 month access to the QA Group platform as part of the course.
We will review the wide range of technical security controls available using Cloud Service Provider and partner technologies, automation and DevSecOps, Kubernetes auditing, assurance, audit, and security testing of cloud-based services. Zero Trust in the cloud and cloud supply chain. Containers and serverless architectures will be introduced and their security implications reviewed. Agile DevOps methodologies will be covered and the use of a Continuous Integration Pipeline for security improvements, validation, and testing.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
CPD points can be claimed for NCSC assured training courses at the rate of 1 point per hour of training for NCSC assured training courses (up to a maximum of 15 points).
There are no pre-requisites.
This hands-on vendor agnostic course is aimed at technical and security specialists looking to develop and operate secure applications and systems in the cloud.
Delegates will learn about the following topics:
Day One
Introduction
Cloud Concepts
Virtualisation
Network Security Fundamentals
AWS Core Services
Related Labs
Knowledge Check – Quiz
Day Two
AWS Security Technologies
Azure Core Services
Azure Security Services
Microsoft 365 and Azure AD security
Google Cloud core services and Google Workspace
Related Labs
Knowledge Check – Quiz
Day Three
Google Cloud Security
Cloud Security Frameworks, Principles and Patterns
Data Protection and Compliance
Container Security
Cloud Native Computing
Related Labs
Knowledge Check – Quiz
Day Four
Serverless
Assurance
Web Application Security
Cloud Identity Services
Related Labs
Knowledge Check – Quiz
Day Five
Cloud Security as a Service
Automation, DevSecOps and Continuous Integration
Related Labs
Zero Trust Architecture
Knowledge Check – Quiz
Exam
The exam is taken post class using an exam voucher code via the APMG proctor platform.
If you experience any issues, please contact the APMG technical help desk on 01494 4520450.
Duration: 60 Minutes
Questions: 50, multiple choice (4 multiple choice answers only 1 of which is correct)
Pass Mark: 50%
Join our public courses in our New Zealand facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.