The Certified Cloud Security Engineer (C|CSE) program is a specialized, hands-on learning course curated by cloud security professionals and global subject matter experts. The curriculum takes a detailed and methodological approach to cloud security, blending vendor-neutral principles with vendor-specific configurations. Students will master the skills necessary to protect, detect, and respond to cyberattacks across major public cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
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Course Description
Institution: CyberVantage LLC
Format: Instructor-led training, iWeek (synchronous online learning), or iLearn (asynchronous online learning). Duration: 3 months/weekday 6months/weekend
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be equipped to:
- Configure, plan, implement, and maintain secure cloud environments using universally applicable best practices and frameworks.
- Execute practical skills specific to AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms.
- Protect against, detect, and respond to real-world cloud security threats and data privacy challenges.
- Perform comprehensive cloud computing security audits and penetration testing.
- Ensure organizational compliance with legal standards, policies, and regulations governing multi-cloud environments.
Prerequisites
- Working knowledge of network security management.
- Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts.
Course Outline
Module 01: Introduction to Cloud Security
- Core concepts of cloud computing, cloud service models, and cloud-based threats and vulnerabilities.
- Service provider components and the shared security responsibility model necessary to safeguard organizational resources.
Module 02: Platform and Infrastructure Security in the Cloud
- Key components and technologies forming cloud architecture.
- Configurations and best practices for securing multi-tenant, virtualized, physical, and logical cloud components using tools from Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Module 03: Application Security in the Cloud
- Securing cloud applications and implementing secure software development lifecycle changes.
- Utilizing multiple services and tools for application security across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Module 04: Data Security in the Cloud
- Fundamentals of cloud data storage, its lifecycle, and controls for protecting data at rest and data in transit.
- Data storage features and security tools provided by Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Module 05: Operation Security in the Cloud
- Security controls required to build, implement, operate, manage, and maintain physical and logical cloud infrastructures.
- Operational security services, features, and tools offered by AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Module 06: Penetration Testing in the Cloud
- Implementing comprehensive penetration testing to assess organizational cloud infrastructure security.
- Utilizing the required services and tools to perform penetration testing in AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Module 07: Incident Detection and Response in the Cloud
- The Incident Response (IR) lifecycle, tools, and techniques used to identify and respond to incidents.
- Training on SOAR technologies and exploring IR capabilities within AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Module 08: Forensics Investigation in the Cloud
- The forensic investigation process, cloud forensic challenges, and data collection methods.
- Investigating security incidents using AWS, Azure, and GCP tools.
Module 09: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud
- The importance of business continuity and disaster recovery planning within incident response.
- Utilizing backup and recovery tools, services, and features from AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Module 10: Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance in the Cloud
- Governance frameworks, models, and regulations (including ISO/IEC 27017, HIPAA, and PCI DSS).
- Designing and implementing cloud compliance frameworks and exploring AWS, Azure, and GCP governance modules.
Module 11: Standards, Policies, and Legal Issues in the Cloud
- Standards, policies, and legal issues associated with cloud computing.
- Features, services, and tools needed for compliance and auditing in AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Appendix (Self-Study): Private, Hybrid, and Multi-Tenant Cloud Security
- Security practices for private, hybrid, and multi-tenant cloud models.
- Best practices for securing VMWare Cloud, AWS, GCP, and Azure hybrid setups.
Lab Environment & Readiness
- Simulated Environment: Students gain access to a simulated environment featuring over 50 complex labs to ensure immediate job readiness.
- Real-World Application: The curriculum is directly mapped to the real-time job roles and responsibilities of cloud security professionals.
Evaluation & Examination
To successfully complete the program and earn the C|CSE credential, candidates must pass the official certification exam.
- Exam Title: Certified Cloud Security Engineer.
- Exam Code: 312-40.
- Number of Questions: 125.
- Test Format: Multiple Choice.
- Duration: 4 hours.
- Availability: Administered via the EC-Council Exam Portal.