Thanks to this Course on Security in Cloud Environments provides a comprehensive introduction to cloud technology, starting with the most basic concepts and progressively moving on to the most advanced, where you will learn about virtualisation, types of cloud models and the implementation of hybrid clouds. In addition, key topics such as security, risk management and cloud auditing will be covered. This training prepares you to master the tools y skills required in the field of cloud computing. Bearing in mind that this is one of the fields that is constantly expanding and growing in importance in today’s market. You will also be supported by a team of lecturers who specialise in this subject.
Sector-specific
Cybersecurity
30 hours
Security in Cloud Environments
Cybersecurity
30 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the basics of Cloud Computing and its historical development.
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Identify the features Key features of cloud computing and its basic models.
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To know the concepts virtualisation and cloud storage.
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Explore the services cloud-based services available to users, including the virtual desktop.
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To analyse the importance of the mobile devices in the cloud and its data synchronisation.
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To distinguish between the different models cloud services, such as IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.
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To gain knowledge about hybrid clouds, implementation strategies and the evaluation of alternatives.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTORY ASPECTS OF CLOUD COMPUTING
The Origins of Cloud Computing
What is cloud computing?
Features of cloud computing
The Cloud and Business
Basic cloud models
TEACHING UNIT 2. CLOUD HARDWARE
Virtualisation
Virtualisation categories
Cloud storage
Reliable cloud storage providers
TEACHING UNIT 3. CLOUD SERVICES
Cloud Services for Users
Virtual desktop or VDI
Remote data centre service
TEACHING UNIT 4. TYPES OF CLOUDS
Types of models
IaaS
PaaS
SaaS
Other commercial models
TEACHING UNIT 5. ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN CLOUD COMPUTING
Cloud interoperability
Data Centre and Operations Centre
Encryption and key management
Identity management
TEACHING UNIT 6. CLOUD COMPUTING AND MOBILE DEVICES
The evolution of mobile technologies
Wireless networks
The post-PC era
Smartphones
Tablets
Mobile platforms
Mobile apps and categorisation
Data synchronisation
TEACHING UNIT 7. HYBRID CLOUDS AND STRATEGIC VISION
What is a hybrid cloud?
Advantages and disadvantages of hybrid clouds
Key considerations when implementing a hybrid cloud
Assessment of options for setting up a hybrid cloud
TEACHING UNIT 8. SECURITY, AUDITING AND COMPLIANCE IN THE CLOUD
Introduction
Business risk management
Basic legal issues. eDiscovery
Security and quality audits in cloud computing
The information life cycle
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