Cybersecurity

Cloud Security

Learn to design, build, and maintain a secure cloud business environment.

By Cisco Networking Academy in collaboration with Cloud Security Alliance

Be a Cloud Protector

As organizations move to the cloud, who will keep it safe? We need information security professionals who are cloud savvy. Gain in-demand cloud skills and answer the call in this fast-growing field.

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of cloud computing and prepare for the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK). The CCSK certificate is widely recognized as the standard of expertise for cloud security and gives you a cohesive and vendor-neutral understanding of how to secure data in the cloud.

Recommended preparation: Introduction to Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity Essentials (or equivalent)

This is a self-paced course with instructor mentorship. You can find an academy and sign up through any academy around the globe that offers this course.

You'll Learn These Core Skills:

  • In-depth understanding of the full capabilities of cloud computing.
  • Knowledge to effectively develop a holistic cloud security program relative to globally accepted standards
  • Understand best practices for Identity and Access Management (IAM), cloud incident response, application security, data encryption, Security as a Service, and securing emerging technologies.
  • Prepare for Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) certification.
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Length: 
35 hours
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Cost: 
Determined by Institution
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Level: Intermediate
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Learning Type: Online self-paced
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Languages: English

Coursework

Engaging learning experiences with interactive content such as practice labs, interactive activities, videos, and assessments along the way. Bring it all together and test what you learned with a final exam.

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Community

Once enrolled, you have access to student forums where you can ask questions and interact with instructors and peers. Connect & network with classmates and alumni through our Facebook or LinkedIn communities.

Proof of Completion

Verification may come as a certificate of completion, statement of attendance, or a digital learning badge depending on the course. Share on social media or your resume to tell the world of your achievement.

 

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