SEC-CLOUD.AW1
Cloud-Native Security: Protecting Modern Applications
Cloud security training made hands-on, interactive, and totally doable.
- 13 Interactive Lessons and 73 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access
13Interactive Lessons
73Topics
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
Enroll in our cloud computing security course to design, deploy, and defend cloud-native applications.
In this course, dive straight into cloud native application security. From modern architectures like APIs and microservices to securing containers, Kubernetes, and serverless functions, discover the right tools to protect your cloud infrastructure.
Learn how to automate security at scale with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Policy as Code (PaC), and CI/CD pipelines. Explore best practices for encryption, secrets management, and threat detection.
- Securing Modern Cloud Architectures: Protect APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems with best practices.
- Container & Kubernetes Security: Harden containerized apps and manage risks in Kubernetes environments.
- Serverless & FaaS Security: Implement security controls for AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, and Google Cloud Functions.
- Automated Security: Enforce policies using IaC and PaC.
- CI/CD Pipeline Defense: Integrate security into DevOps with SAST, SCA, and secure software supply chains.
- Secrets & Threat Management: Master encryption, key management, and proactive threat detection in cloud-native apps.
Course Highlights
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13 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
13 Interactive Lessons · 73 topics01 Preface +
02 Introduction to Cloud Native Applications 6 topics +
- Introduction
- Recap of cloud services
- Cloud-native services
- Cloud-native applications
- Conclusion
- References
03 Securing Modern Design Architectures 6 topics +
- Introduction
- Application programmable interfaces
- Event-driven architectures
- Microservices architecture
- Conclusion
- References
04 Containers and Kubernetes for Cloud Native Applications 6 topics +
- Introduction
- Containers technology
- Container operating systems
- Kubernetes as a Container orchestrator
- Conclusion
- References
05 Serverless for Cloud Native Applications 7 topics +
- Introduction
- Serverless fundamentals
- Introducing AWS Lambda
- Introducing Azure Functions
- Introducing Google Cloud Functions
- Conclusion
- References
06 Building Secure CI/CD Pipelines 10 topics +
- Introduction
- CI/CD pipeline fundamentals
- Static Application Security Testing tools
- Software Composition Analysis tools
- Static code analyzers for Infrastructure as Code
- Repositories and artifacts
- Software supply chain
- Best practices for securing the CI/CD pipeline
- Conclusion
- References
07 The 12-Factor Application Methodology 4 topics +
- Introduction
- The twelve-factor app methodology
- Conclusion
- References
08 Using Infrastructure as Code 6 topics +
- Introduction
- Introduction to Infrastructure as Code
- AWS CloudFormation
- HashiCorp Terraform
- Conclusion
- References
09 Authorization and Policy as Code 7 topics +
- Introduction
- Introduction for Policy as Code
- Introduction to the HashiCorp Sentinel framework
- Introduction to Open Policy Agent
- Introduction to Cedar policy language
- Conclusion
- References
10 Implementing Immutable Infrastructure 6 topics +
- Introduction
- Introduction to immutable infrastructure
- Building a golden image
- Creating deployment pipeline
- Conclusion
- References
11 Encryption and Secrets Management 5 topics +
- Introduction
- Introducing encryption and key management services
- Introduction to secrets management in cloud-native applications
- Conclusion
- References
12 Threat Management in Cloud Native Applications 6 topics +
- Introduction
- Vulnerability versus threat versus risk
- Introducing vulnerability management in Cloud-native applications
- Implementing threat intelligence at scale
- Conclusion
- References
13 Summary and Key Takeaways 4 topics +
- Introduction
- Introducing Pet Store
- Key takeaways from the course
- Recommendations for the readers of the course
03 / FAQs
Questions before you start
How do you secure cloud-native applications?+
By implementing secure design (APIs, microservices), hardening containers/Kubernetes, automating security (IaC, PaC), embedding security in CI/CD pipelines, and managing secrets/threats.
What is the best certification for cloud security?+
Top cloud security certifications:
- CISSP
- CCSP
- AWS/Azure/GCP Security Certifications (vendor-focused)
Is cloud security high paying?+
Yes. Cloud security is a good career as cloud security engineers earn 120k - 180k+ on average. It varies by role, experience, industry, and location.
Why is cloud security important?+
Cloud breaches are costly. Proper security prevents data leaks, compliance violations, and downtime, critical for modern, scalable apps.
What is the difference between cloud native vs cloud-hosted? +
- Cloud Native: Built for cloud (microservices, containers, serverless).
- Cloud Hosted: Traditional apps moved to the cloud (lift-and-shift).
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