Amazon Web Services (AWS): Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
1h 2mIntermediate2024-10-21
Authors
Michael Ratemo
Founder and Principal Consultant at Cyber Security Simplified
Course details
Cloud security posture management (CSPM) is an emerging area that helps organizations gain visibility into their threats, vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and compliance issues in the cloud. In this course with cybersecurity expert Michael Ratemo, find out how to implement CSPM in the cloud—and specifically in the Amazon Web Services cloud. Learn the common security risks presented in the cloud and why they occur, and how you can implement cloud security posture management solutions and other cloud security best practices to mitigate the security risks presented in the AWS cloud.
Skills covered
Cloud SecurityNetwork SecurityAmazon Web Services (AWS)AmazonCloud ServicesCloud PlatformsCybersecurityCloud ComputingDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- Why cloud security posture management (CSPM) is important
Introduction to Cloud Security Posture Management
- What is cloud security posture management
- What causes cloud misconfiguration issues
- Common cloud misconfigurations
- How do cloud security posture management solutions work
- Use cases for cloud security posture management solutions
Establishing CSPM in Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Cloud-native vs. third-party CSPM solutions
- Introduction to the AWS Security Hub
- Other cloud-native tools in AWS that can support CSPM
Applying CSPM Solutions in AWS
- Examine cloud threats, vulnerabilities, and security risks
- Identify compliance standards issues using AWS Security Hub
- Automated incident response with AWS Security Hub
- Common misconfigurations and remediation in AWS
- Security best practices to mitigate cloud misconfigurations in AWS
Conclusion
- Next steps