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Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 5

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Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 5

This course is part of Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 hours to complete

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Advanced level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master the installation and configuration of secure cloud infrastructures, including hardware-specific security and software-defined security.
Develop proficiency in operational controls, such as configuration, change, and continuity management, to maintain secure cloud operations.
Learn to implement infrastructure as code (IaC) and manage clustered host availability for optimal performance and capacity monitoring.

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Specialization

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There is 1 module in this course

In this course, you'll delve into the intricacies of building and implementing robust physical and logical cloud infrastructures, while mastering essential operational controls and standards. This course is tailored for IT professionals seeking to enhance their cloud security acumen and ensure resilient, secure cloud environments.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of managing and securing cloud operations. This course focuses on two main areas. First, it guides learners through the process of building and implementing both physical and logical cloud infrastructures, ensuring robust and secure foundations for cloud services. Second, it explores operational controls and standards, offering insights into best practices for maintaining security and compliance in cloud environments. Together, these topics equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage and secure cloud operations.

What's included

24 videos2 assignments

24 videos Total 118 minutes

Module introduction 0 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Hardware-specific Security Configuration 3 minutes
Installation and Configuration of Management Tools 3 minutes
SDS and Securing Storage Area Networks 7 minutes
Installation of Guest OS Virtualization Tools 2 minutes
Secure Network Configuration 13 minutes
Network Security Controls 14 minutes
Operating System Hardening 2 minutes
Patch Management and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) 4 minutes
Clustered Host Availability 5 minutes
Performance and Capacity Monitoring 5 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Configuration and Change Management 7 minutes
Continuity Management 2 minutes
Information Security Management 1 minute
Service Level Management 4 minutes
Incident and Problem Management 8 minutes
Release and Deployment Management 3 minutes
Availability Management 2 minutes
Capacity Management 1 minute
Security Operations Centers (SOC) 9 minutes
Intelligent Security Control Monitoring 15 minutes
Vulnerability Assessment 3 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Build and Implement a Physical and Logical Cloud Infrastructure Quiz 30 minutes
Operational Controls and Standards Quiz 30 minutes

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Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 5

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 5

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise

There is 1 module in this course