Will this course help me get a cloud security job?

This programwon’tmake you job-ready on its own, but it provides the required groundwork for more advanced training, certifications, and junior cloud or security positions.

Do I need hands-on cloud experience before starting?

A background in cloud services or IT systems is beneficial. While youdon’tneed to be an expert, understanding the Cloud Computing basics will help you better understand IAM, virtualization, and architecture in general.

What skills will I gain by the end of the course?

You’lllearn cloud models, identity management, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure, Zero Trust fundamentals, and IAM controls and metrics—core skills you need to begin or enhance your career in cloud security.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Cloud Security Foundations

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Understand core cloud technologies, deployment models, and architectural roles that define how modern cloud platformsoperateand scale securely.
Learn key technical concepts like virtualization, Containers vs VMs, infrastructure components, and cloud management used to build resilient systems.
Identifycommon identity threats and apply controls, Zero Trust principles, and IAM metrics to effectively strengthen cloud security and reduce risk.
Explore IAM, including identity lifecycle, authentication methods, MFA, policies, and standards, to manage secure access across cloud environments.

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The future of technology runs on the cloud—and securing it starts here. Cloud Security Foundations offers a clear, practical introduction to the systems, identities, and controls that keep cloud environments resilient.

Start by getting to know the fundamentals of cloud platforms, including basic principles, deployment and delivery models, roles, and architectural elements. Then it's time to grasp core technical concepts—virtualization, containers vs. VMs, components of cloud infrastructure, and managing a cloud platform—to learn how cloud systems are structured and run. From there, dive into the world of Identity and Access Management. Understand IAM basics, identity lifecycle management, authentication vs. authorization, IAM standards, policies, MFA, and how they are implemented in the real world. You'll also learn how identity threats develop, how to prevent them, and how Zero Trust and IAM metrics improve cloud security. Perfect for beginners, IT professionals, and those looking to become cloud or security enthusiasts, this course will give you the basics of understanding how modern cloud works and how to secure it.

This section builds your understanding of cloud fundamentals—covering cloud concepts, NIST characteristics, service models, deployment models, architecture basics, and migration approaches. It gives you the core vocabulary and mental models needed to interpret how cloud environments are designed and operated.

涵盖的内容

19个视频6个作业

19个视频总计92分钟

Course Introduction4分钟
What is Cloud?3分钟
What is Cloud Computing?6分钟
Key Characteristics (NIST 800-145)5分钟
Service Models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS6分钟
Benefits and Limitations5分钟
Cloud Usage Trends6分钟
Public Cloud4分钟
Private Cloud5分钟
Hybrid Cloud5分钟
Community Cloud4分钟
Use Case Comparison5分钟
Shared Responsibility Model5分钟
Cloud Actors5分钟
Cloud Reference Architecture4分钟
Cloud Computing Activities5分钟
Cloud Interactions5分钟
Architecture Design5分钟
Cloud Migration Models5分钟

6个作业总计90分钟

Understanding Cloud Basics12分钟
Cloud Deployment Models12分钟
Cloud Roles and Architecture12分钟
Understanding Cloud Basics18分钟
Cloud Deployment Models18分钟
Cloud Roles and Architecture18分钟

This section explores how cloud infrastructure works under the hood through virtualization, containers, multi-tenancy, resiliency, IaC, monitoring, scalability, and capacity planning. It prepares you to understand real-world cloud performance, reliability, and architectural decisions.

涵盖的内容

18个视频6个作业

18个视频总计87分钟

Virtual Machines6分钟
Hypervisors5分钟
Containers vs VMs4分钟
Orchestration Basics5分钟
Isolation in VMs5分钟
Multi-Tenancy6分钟
Compute Virtualization5分钟
Network Virtualization5分钟
Storage Virtualization5分钟
High Availability5分钟
Fault Tolerance5分钟
Disaster Recovery4分钟
Infrastructure as Code5分钟
Cloud Monitoring6分钟
Elasticity and Scalability4分钟
Metering and Billing4分钟
Capacity Planning5分钟
Resilient Architectures5分钟

6个作业总计90分钟

Virtualization & Infrastructure Fundamentals12分钟
Cloud Infrastructure Components12分钟
Cloud Platform Management12分钟
Virtualization & Infrastructure Fundamentals18分钟
Cloud Infrastructure Components18分钟
Cloud Platform Management18分钟

This section focuses on Identity & Access Management, including identity lifecycle, authentication, authorization, RBAC, ABAC, MFA, federation, and Zero Trust principles. It equips you with the skills to design secure access controls and manage identities in modern cloud environments.

涵盖的内容

19个视频6个作业

19个视频总计94分钟

What is IAM?6分钟
Identity Lifecycle4分钟
Authentication vs Authorization5分钟
Privileged Access6分钟
Federated Identity5分钟
IAM Standards6分钟
RBAC (Role Based Access Control)5分钟
ABAC (Attribute Based Access Control)5分钟
IAM Policies6分钟
IAM in SaaS/IaaS5分钟
Just-in-Time Access4分钟
MFA5分钟
Identity Compromise5分钟
Insider Threats5分钟
Access Reviews5分钟
IAM Best Practices5分钟
Zero Trust5分钟
IAM Metrics5分钟
Course Completion1分钟

6个作业总计90分钟

Identity and Access Management (IAM)12分钟
IAM Implementation12分钟
Identity Threats and Controls12分钟
Identity and Access Management (IAM)18分钟
IAM Implementation18分钟
Identity Threats and Controls18分钟

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This course is ideal for anyone interested in gaining IT skills, including IT professionals, cloud practitioners, system administrators, and security learners. The course also lays a foundation for more advanced certifications, such as CCSP.

It’sdesigned with a security-first perspective, breaking down cloud fundamentals, IAM, threat knowledge, and architectural clarity into one learning pathway. It sets you up not only to use the cloud, but also to secure it — whether forsubsequentstudies or your job as an IT professional.

Yes. Cloud security is one of the fastest-growing fields in terms of skills. This course will help you strengthen your technical foundation, assume cloud-focused roles, and position you well for highly sought-after certifications such as CCSP.

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Cloud Security Foundations

Cloud Security Foundations

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19个视频总计92分钟

6个作业总计90分钟

Virtualization & Infrastructure Fundamentals

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6个作业总计90分钟

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

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