Cybersecurity Awareness: Cloud Security
37mBeginner2025-07-29
Authors

Dominique West
Certified Cloud Security Professional
Course details
Cloud technology has become a cornerstone of modern life. While it provides many conveniences, it doesn't come without risk. In this course, certified cloud security professional Dominique West will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to stay secure in today’s cloud-driven world. Explore key cloud security concepts, identify common threats, and discover practical techniques to protect your data and devices. From securing your home network to applying Zero Trust principles at work, learn actionable steps to build resilience against cyber risks. Whether you're at home, in the office, or on the go, this course offers you the confidence to navigate the digital landscape safely.
Learning objectives
Define the fundamental concepts of cloud security and recognize key modern terms, such as Zero Trust and the Shared Responsibility Model.
Identify the top threats to cloud security, including phishing, ransomware, and misconfigurations, and explain how they impact personal and organizational security.
Apply best practices to secure your workplace, home, and mobile devices, as well as protect your data while traveling.
Evaluate potential security risks and prepare proactive strategies, such as enabling MFA, securing backups, and adhering to compliance frameworks.
Integrate foundational security practices into your daily life to build resilience and protect data in cloud environments.
Learning objectives
Define the fundamental concepts of cloud security and recognize key modern terms, such as Zero Trust and the Shared Responsibility Model.
Identify the top threats to cloud security, including phishing, ransomware, and misconfigurations, and explain how they impact personal and organizational security.
Apply best practices to secure your workplace, home, and mobile devices, as well as protect your data while traveling.
Evaluate potential security risks and prepare proactive strategies, such as enabling MFA, securing backups, and adhering to compliance frameworks.
Integrate foundational security practices into your daily life to build resilience and protect data in cloud environments.
Skills covered
Security AwarenessCloud SecurityNetwork SecurityCybersecurityCloud ComputingOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - From clicks to confidence - Your guide to cloud security
- 02 - Cloud security terminology
1. Understanding Modern Cloud Security Challenges
- 03 - Top threats in the cloud
- 04 - The role of AI in cyber threats
- 05 - Protecting your privacy in the cloud
2. Security in Everyday Life
- 06 - Workplace security practices
- 07 - Home security essentials
- 08 - Staying secure while traveling
3. Implementing Modern Security Practices
- 09 - Implementing zero trust in daily life
- 10 - Preparing for threats
- 11 - Aligning with compliance and regulations
Conclusion
- 12 - Bringing it all together