In today’s digital landscape, securing cloud environments and managing vulnerabilities are critical to safeguarding data and systems. This course provides a deep dive into cloud security principles, resiliency strategies, and vulnerability management to help you build a strong cybersecurity foundation. You’ll explore key security frameworks, cloud deployment models, and risk mitigation techniques while learning to assess and strengthen security postures.
Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management
Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management
This course is part of CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide Specialization
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Intermediate level
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7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Implement cloud security best practices, including identity management and Zero Trust models.
Develop resilient security strategies, including redundancy, backup planning, and defense-in-depth.
Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, including XSS, SQL injection, and misconfigurations.
Secure endpoints, monitor network activity, and apply security benchmarks effectively.
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February 2025
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6 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this module, we will explore secure cloud network architecture, examining deployment models, security solutions, and automation strategies. We will also dive into Zero Trust principles, Infrastructure as Code, and the security challenges of embedded systems, IoT, and Industrial Control Systems.
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8 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this module, we will examine key resiliency and site security strategies, including backup methods, cybersecurity resilience, and redundancy planning. We will also explore defense-in-depth techniques and physical security controls to safeguard critical infrastructure.
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9 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will dive into vulnerability management, covering techniques for discovery, analysis, and remediation. We will explore common attack methods, weak configurations, and the role of threat intelligence in proactive security.
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12 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will evaluate network security capabilities, covering secure configurations, Wi-Fi authentication, and monitoring strategies. We will also explore web filtering techniques to enhance security and enforce compliance.
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6 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore endpoint security strategies, including device protection, segmentation, and mobile security management. We will also discuss secure design principles to ensure robust security across endpoints and applications.
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7 videos1 reading2 assignments
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