This module covers the principles and practices of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in cloud environments. Students will learn to configure and manage IAM policies to enforce proper access controls.

In this module, students will learn about managing IAM accounts, implementing secure access policies, and developing best practices for secure access management. Through a combination of readings, videos, and practice assessments, students will gain the skills necessary to configure IAM accounts securely, apply policies for secure access control, and ensure compliance with security standards and guidelines. The module culminates with a summative assessment to evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired.

This module delves into the principles and practices of securing network access in cloud environments, focusing on Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) and extending protection beyond the VPC. Students will learn to configure and manage network security measures to protect against unauthorized access and network-based attacks.

This module focuses on the strategies, tools, and best practices for ensuring data protection in cloud environments. Students will learn about encryption, data access controls, backup and recovery, and compliance considerations to safeguard data in the cloud.

This module covers the critical aspects of maintaining a secure cloud environment through effective logging, continuous monitoring, and audit trails. Students will learn how to implement and manage logging strategies, utilize continuous monitoring tools to detect and respond to security incidents in real-time, and ensure compliance with audit trail requirements.

This module focuses on the strategies and best practices for effectively responding to and remediating security incidents in cloud environments. Students will learn how to develop and implement an incident response plan, identify and analyze security incidents, and apply remediation techniques to mitigate the impact of incidents.

In this module, students will apply the concepts and skills learned throughout the course to secure a real-world cloud-based application. This comprehensive, hands-on module will guide students through the process of identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security measures, and ensuring the overall security of an application deployed in a cloud environment. The module will cover various aspects of application security, from design and development to deployment and maintenance.

This module contains the summative course assessment that has been designed to evaluate your understanding of the course material and assess your ability to apply the knowledge you have acquired throughout the course.