Cloud Security Operations

Master cloud security operations by learning how to build secure cloud infrastructures, implement proactive threat monitoring, ensure regulatory compliance, and effectively manage incident response.
Overview

This comprehensive course offers in-depth training on designing, building, and managing secure cloud infrastructures. You will learn to configure hardware-specific security settings, implement robust network protections, and harden operating systems to safeguard cloud environments against evolving cyber threats. Develop practical expertise in patch management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and virtualization security to ensure resilient and efficient cloud operations.

The course also covers essential operational controls including configuration and change management, incident and problem resolution, service level management, and capacity monitoring—key to maintain optimal cloud availability and performance. Discover the critical role of Security Operations Centers (SOC), intelligent security monitoring, and vulnerability assessments for rapid threat detection and effective incident response.

Additionally, you will gain a thorough understanding of legal, risk, and compliance challenges in cloud environments. Explore international regulations, privacy impact assessments (PIAs), and provider risk management. Learn how to conduct comprehensive cloud audits, perform gap analyses, and implement policies that comply with stringent regulatory standards while effectively managing supply chain risks.

About the Instructors

Michael J Shannon began his IT career when he transitioned from recording studio engineer to network technician for a major telecommunications company in the early 1990’s. He soon began to focus on security and was one of the first 10 people to attain the HIPAA Certified Security Specialist. Throughout his 30 years in IT, he has worked as an employee, contractor, and consultant for several companies including Platinum Technologies, Fujitsu, IBM, State Farm, MindSharp, Thomson, Pearson, and Skillsoft among others. Mr. Shannon has authored several books, training manuals, blog articles, and CBT modules over the years as well. He has attained the CISSP, ITIL 4 Managing Professional, CCNP Security, Palo Alto PCNSE7 and OpenFAIR certifications in the security field as well as several cloud-based certifications for AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. His hobbies are playing guitar, songwriting, and golf. He resides with his wife in Abilene Texas.

Additional courses by Michael J Shannon on O’Reilly.com:

Video Course

• CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) - https://learning.oreilly.com/course/comptia-securityx-cas005/9780135456309/
• Exam AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator (Video) - https://learning.oreilly.com/course/exam-az104-microsoft/9780136823483/
• TCP/IP Fundamentals LiveLessons, 2nd Edition - https://learning.oreilly.com/course/tcpip-fundamentals-livelessons/9780137658909/

Live Training
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Crash Course- https://learning.oreilly.com/search/?q=michael%20shannon&type=live-course&rows=100&language=en
Learn How to:

• Configure hardware-specific security settings, secure networks, and harden operating systems to protect cloud infrastructures.
• Manage patch updates, implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and secure virtualization environments effectively.
• Apply operational controls including configuration and change management, incident and problem resolution, and service level management.
• Monitor cloud performance and capacity to ensure high availability and optimal cloud operations.
• Operate and manage Security Operations Centers (SOC) with intelligent security monitoring and vulnerability assessments.
• Understand and address legal, risk, and compliance requirements including international regulations and privacy impact assessments (PIAs).
• Conduct comprehensive cloud audits, perform gap analyses, and implement policies to meet regulatory and compliance standards.
• Manage provider and supply chain risks to maintain secure and compliant cloud environments.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is ideal for cloud security professionals, IT managers, system administrators, security analysts, and compliance officers responsible for securing and managing cloud environments. It’s also perfect for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of cloud security operations, incident response, and regulatory compliance.

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