Cloud Security Fundamentals for New Users

As businesses increasingly move their operations to the cloud, understanding how to secure these dynamic environments is crucial for everyone. This course provides a clear, foundational pathway to grasping essential cloud security concepts. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to identify common cloud security challenges, understand foundational defense mechanisms, and contribute to a more secure posture in any cloud computing setting. What you'll learn: * Understand core cloud security concepts, models, and shared responsibilities * Identify common cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors * Apply fundamental principles of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in cloud environments * Learn about data protection strategies, encryption, and compliance considerations * Explore basic concepts of network security and perimeter defense in the cloud * Grasp the fundamentals of secure infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for cloud deployments * Differentiate security approaches between traditional on-premises and modern cloud architectures This course begins with foundational definitions and the shared responsibility model, then progresses through key security domains like identity, data, and network protection, concluding with an overview of modern security practices like zero-trust. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior cloud security experience. No prerequisites are required. Start your journey to understanding cloud security today.