Cloud Security and Audit Fundamentals: AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud
2h 27mBeginner2023-12-05
Authors
Michael Ratemo
Founder and Principal Consultant at Cyber Security Simplified
Course details
Are you interested in learning more about the cloud, but not sure where to begin? This beginner-level skills development course equips you with baseline technical know-how on implementing basic security techniques in cloud computing, specifically in AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.
Join instructor Michael Ratemo for a comprehensive overview of the key elements of the cloud, how to secure each of these three cloud platforms, and how to evaluate the effectiveness of your security processes and protocols as you go. Michael covers auditing considerations for identity and access management, security in cloud virtual machines, virtual networks, cloud security in storage, and more. By the end of this course, you’ll also be prepared to start leveraging cloud-native security posture management (CSPM) tools including AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Google Security Command Center.
Join instructor Michael Ratemo for a comprehensive overview of the key elements of the cloud, how to secure each of these three cloud platforms, and how to evaluate the effectiveness of your security processes and protocols as you go. Michael covers auditing considerations for identity and access management, security in cloud virtual machines, virtual networks, cloud security in storage, and more. By the end of this course, you’ll also be prepared to start leveraging cloud-native security posture management (CSPM) tools including AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Google Security Command Center.
Skills covered
Google Cloud PlatformCloud SecurityNetwork SecurityAmazon Web Services (AWS)AmazonAzureGoogleCybersecurityCloud ComputingMicrosoftOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Why is cloud security important
- 02 - An approach for securing the cloud
1. Introduction to the Cloud
- 03 - Cloud concepts
- 04 - Introduction to the AWS Management Console - Management plane
- 05 - Introduction to the Azure Portal - Management plane
- 06 - Introduction to the Google Cloud Console - Management plane
2. Security in the Cloud
- 07 - Risks and impact on security as organizations move to the cloud
- 08 - General controls to implement to mitigate risk in the cloud
- 09 - Encryption and management of keys in the cloud
3. Identity and Access Management
- 10 - Identity and access management in AWS
- 11 - Identity and access management in Azure
- 12 - Identity and access management in GCP
4. Security in Cloud Virtual Machines
- 13 - Security basics in AWS Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
- 14 - Security basics in Azure Virtual Machines
- 15 - Security basics in Google Compute Engine
5. Virtual Networks
- 16 - Security basics in virtual networks
- 17 - Security basics in Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
- 18 - Security basics in Azure Virtual Network (VNet)
- 19 - Security basics in Google Cloud VPC
6. Security in Cloud Storage
- 20 - Security basics in Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
- 21 - Security basics in Azure Storage
- 22 - Security basics in Google Cloud Storage
7. Native Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Tools
- 23 - Assessing AWS using AWS Security Hub
- 24 - Assessing Microsoft Azure using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- 25 - Assessing Google Cloud using Google Security Command Center
Conclusion
- 26 - Next steps