This module introduces learners to foundational concepts in cloud computing, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS service models, and the core building blocks of compute, storage, and networking. Learners will also grasp the shared responsibility model using relatable analogies, setting the stage for secure operations in any cloud environment.

This module guides learners through launching, configuring, and hardening virtual machines using platform-native features such as security groups, patching, logging, and SSH key management. The focus is on building a secure, functional IaaS-based environment on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

In this module, learners will activate and test native cloud security services like AWS GuardDuty, Azure Defender, and Google Cloud SCC. The lessons cover interpreting alerts, capturing logs, and initiating simple incident response actions, building confidence in real-world security operations.

This final module introduces major security and compliance frameworks (CIS, ISO 27001, NIST CSF) and demonstrates how cloud controls can be mapped to meet them. Learners will implement tagging strategies, automate compliance checks, and perform a final audit of their cloud environment.

In this wrap-up module, you’ll pull together everything you’ve learned about securing cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. You’ll complete a hands-on multi-cloud project where you design, harden, and audit a small web stack using the ten essential security controls. By producing real evidence artifacts—such as screenshots, tag reports, and config-rule results—you’ll finish the course with practical, audit-ready skills you can apply to real cloud operations.