INT-2780 Advanced Cloud Security

Credits: 3
This course develops a strong foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles and services specifically tailored for cloud computing. Through guided hands-on labs, students gain practical experience using industry-leading cloud platforms and tools. The course emphasizes real-life scenarios, instructional guides, and demonstrations to enhance understanding and application. Students explore key concepts related to security on Amazon Web Services (AWS), focusing on the effective management of identity and access controls for cloud resources. The course helps students learn essential techniques to secure critical infrastructure within AWS and other cloud environments including data protection methods, insights into logging and monitoring technologies, and concepts related to incident response and event management. In addition to AWS, this course covers Microsoft Active Directory services for organizational identity management.

This course helps students prepare for the AWS Certified Security, Specialty certification exam. Students will have to study beyond this course to adequately prepare for the AWS Certified Security, Specialty exam.

Prerequisite(s): INT-2719 ; INT-1620 recommended.

Course Outcomes

Apply cybersecurity principles and best practices to cloud computing environments
Demonstrate proficiency with AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) features to manage user access and permissions
Implement network security measures in AWS to manage unauthorized access and attacks
Apply encryption techniques to safeguard data at rest and during transit within cloud environments
Configure AWS services for monitoring and incident response of potential security threats
Configure a Directory Service system, such as Active Directory, for user identity and credential authentication in cloud environments
Explain security best practices and protection methods for critical infrastructure resources in a hybrid and multi-cloud environment
Assess and evaluate security risks in cloud environments
Develop security strategies to mitigate organization security risks
Interpret logs and monitoring data to identify potential security incidents
Develop simulated incident response plans and procedures for cloud environments