Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats
This course is part of Google Cloud Cybersecurity Professional Certificate.
Course Cost
Free course
Beginner
Skill Level
26 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Google Cloud Cybersecurity Professional Certificate program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
What you'll learn
Implement identity and access management controls for cloud environments
Identify and mitigate common cloud security vulnerabilities
Apply cloud-native security principles like ephemerality and immutability
Configure and manage secure containers and infrastructure as code
Implement data protection strategies for information at rest, in transit, and in use
Design effective cloud security posture management processes
Apply zero trust security principles to cloud environments
Create business continuity plans for cloud deployments
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
28 Hours PreRecorded video
22 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the fundamental aspects of cloud security risks and protection strategies. Students will gain essential knowledge in identity and access management, threat and vulnerability management, cloud-native principles, and data protection in cloud environments. The curriculum covers critical concepts including authentication, authorization, and auditing (AAA), asset management, vulnerability remediation, container security, and data encryption techniques. Through a combination of instructional videos, readings, hands-on labs, and practical assignments, learners develop the skills to identify security risks and implement effective protection measures in cloud infrastructures, preparing them for roles in cloud cybersecurity.
Access control and identity management
Module 1 · 7 Hours to complete
Threat and vulnerability management
Module 2 · 6 Hours to complete
Cloud Native Principles of Ephemerality and Immutability
Module 3 · 7 Hours to complete
Data Protection and Privacy
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Google Cloud Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
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