In this Cloud Security Fundamentals course you will learn basic principles associated with securing the cloud and SaaS-based applications through Secure Access Service Edge architecture and identify concepts required to recognize and potentially mitigate attacks against traditional and hybrid datacenters as well as mission critical infrastructure. The course also demonstrates how to initially setup and configure containers on a docker bridge network and test the container security through the use of vulnerability scans and reports.
Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals
Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals
This course is part of Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Instructor: James Dalton
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There are 6 modules in this course
In the Cloud Security Fundamentals course, students will learn basic principles associated with securing the cloud and SaaS-based applications through Secure Access Service Edge architecture and identify concepts required to recognize and potentially mitigate attacks against traditional and hybrid datacenters as well as mission critical infrastructure. Students will also learn how to initially setup and configure containers on a docker bridge network and test the container security through the use of vulnerability scans and reports.
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1 video3 readings
The Cloud Computing Models learning activities help you analyze different public, private and hybrid cloud service and deployment models and also the shared responsibility model. Students evaluate virtual machine and network services that are utilized for cloud content deliveries, and focus directly on employing Next Generation Firewall technologies - NGFW - to protect data and prevent exploits.
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2 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Module 3 - Cloud Native Technologies - explores the underlying infrastructures of virtual machines, containers and serverless computing that are collectively known as the 'cloud'.
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4 readings1 assignment
The Cloud Native Security module introduces the 4 C's: Cloud, Clusters, Containers and Code, and evaluates DevOps and DevSecOps best practices. It describes the CI/CP pipeline concepts of Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery, and addresses complexities associated with Visibility, Governance and Compliance.
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2 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Module 5 - Hybrid Data Center Security - analyzes the ways effective Data and Data services security protects data traffic for both internal (east - west) and external (north-south) data requests.
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4 videos4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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You can learn the basics of cloud computing theories through this and apply it in your projects and practical aspects.
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