Course provided by Model Institute of Engineering & Technology
5 modules
Step into Cloud Security and Zero Trust Architecture to Build Resilient, Identity-Centric Defenses.
5 Level NCrF
National Credit Framework
60 Hours
Flexible Learning
Beginner Level
No prior experience required
Micro Credit Course
02 Credit
Course Overview
This course explores the critical domains of securing cloud environments and implementing Zero Trust principles for modern enterprises. Learners will gain a deep understanding of cloud-specific threats, shared responsibility models, and compliance requirements while mastering the design and deployment of Zero Trust frameworks. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, participants will learn to safeguard cloud workloads, enforce identity-driven access, and build scalable, secure architectures that address today’s evolving cyber risks.
Key Learning Highlights
Understand cloud security models, risks, and the shared responsibility framework.
Explore identity and access management (IAM) and multi-factor authentication in cloud.
Learn to implement Zero Trust principles in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Configure monitoring, logging, and continuous compliance in cloud platforms.
Apply data protection, encryption, and key management strategies.
Gain hands-on practice with leading platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Develop policies for Zero Trust access, micro-segmentation, and least privilege.
Tools & Platforms Used
Learning Outcome
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand cloud security fundamentals and shared responsibility models.
- Configure identity and access management (IAM) in AWS and Azure environments.
- Implement VPC security and network segmentation in cloud platforms.
- Apply Zero Trust principles and architecture concepts.
- Design secure cloud policies and compliance frameworks.
Master the course with just 5 Modules
This course takes learners from the fundamentals of cloud security to advanced implementation of Zero Trust frameworks. Starting with core principles of cloud risk and shared responsibility, participants progress through IAM controls, data protection, and Zero Trust strategies. The journey concludes with practical hands-on application in securing hybrid cloud infrastructures and aligning enterprise policies with real-world security needs.
Cloud Security Fundamentals
- Cloud deployment models, shared responsibility model, cloud security challenges, AWS and Azure security services overview, compliance basics
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
User management, role-based access control, multi-factor authentication, service accounts, identity federation, privileged access management.
Network Security in Cloud
- Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) configuration, security groups, network access control lists (NACLs), subnets, firewalls, secure connectivity.
Zero Trust Architecture
- Zero Trust principles, NIST SP 800-207 framework, trust verification, least privilege access, micro-segmentation, continuous monitoring.
Cloud Governance and Compliance
- Policy management, compliance frameworks, security monitoring, incident response, audit trails, risk management in cloud environments.
Roles
Cloud Security Engineer
Cloud Security Analyst
Cybersecurity Consultant
Management (IAM) Specialist
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
