Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals

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Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals

This course is part of Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

Instructor: James Dalton

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Flexible schedule

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

151 reviews

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Docker (Software)

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Taught in English

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There are 7 modules in this course

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.

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.

What's included

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.

What's included

2 videos4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

2 videosTotal 7 minutes

Cloud Computing5 minutes
Security and Network Virtualization2 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Cloud Computing Technologies10 minutes
Cloud Security Terms - Glossary10 minutes
Discovery - Shared Security Responsibility Model10 minutes
Interactive: Cloud Computing Models e-learning10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 2 Quiz30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Securing Cloud Computing Models10 minutes

Module 3 - Cloud Native Technologies - explores the underlying infrastructures of virtual machines, containers and serverless computing that are collectively known as the 'cloud'.

What's included

5 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.

What's included

2 videos3 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.

What's included

3 videos5 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

3 videosTotal 24 minutes

Data Center Security7 minutes
World's Largest Data Center3 minutes
Autoscaling Global Protect with Amazon Web Services14 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Hybrid Data Center Security10 minutes
Securing Access with Global Protect10 minutes
Data Center Outlook10 minutes
Enterprise Data Protection Challenges10 minutes
INTERACTIVE: Data Center e-learning10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 5 Quiz30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Data Center Security10 minutes

What's included

3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

This Module introduces Prisma SASE as a complete Secure Access Service Edge Solution that successfully converges Networking and Security for the hybrid workforce.

What's included

5 readings2 assignments

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James Dalton

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Reviewed on Nov 21, 2022

Excellent course. Very comprehensive coverage both of the topic as well as Palo Alto Networks products and their capabilities as well as features!Enjoyed learning.

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2024

You can learn the basics of cloud computing theories through this and apply it in your projects and practical aspects.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2025

High-quality documentation shared that can be used in practical settings

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