Cloud Security Learning Resources

A comprehensive guide to mastering Cloud Security, including best practices, tools, and certifications.

1. Overview and Fundamentals

What is Cloud Security?

Cloud Security encompasses the policies, controls, procedures, and technologies that protect cloud-based systems, data, and infrastructure.

    Core Concepts to Learn:

  • Cloud Shared Responsibility Model
  • Cloud Security Architecture
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Data Encryption and Compliance
  • Cloud Incident Response

2. Key Cloud Security Tools

Identity and Access Management
  • AWS IAM: Manage access to AWS resources.
  • Azure AD: Identity management for Microsoft Cloud.
  • Google Cloud IAM: Unified access control for GCP.
Threat Detection and Monitoring
  • Amazon GuardDuty: Threat detection for AWS.
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud: Security management and threat protection.
  • Google Security Command Center: Risk assessment and monitoring.
Cloud Compliance and Governance
  • Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) STAR Registry
  • AWS Config: Compliance auditing for AWS resources.
  • Azure Policy: Enforce compliance in Azure environments.

3. Hands-On Practice Platforms

Cloud Security Labs
  • Flaws.cloud: AWS security misconfiguration training.
  • Hack The Box Cloud Labs: Hands-on cloud security scenarios.
  • AWS Security Hub: Security best practices monitoring.
Certifications Labs
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer

4. Real-Life Applications of Cloud Security

Enterprise Cloud Security
  • Securing cloud workloads and applications.
  • Implementing zero-trust security models.
Cloud Forensics and Incident Response
  • Investigating cloud breaches.
  • Forensic analysis of cloud logs and activity.
Cloud Compliance and Governance
  • Ensuring GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliance.
  • Automating security policies with Infrastructure as Code.
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