PECB CourseTechnical CybersecurityAdvancedCertified Cloud Security Analyst (CCSA)
Analyze and secure cloud environments with expertise in cloud-native security controls and posture management.
Course Description
This course develops the skills to analyze and secure cloud environments across major platforms. Learn to assess cloud security posture, identify misconfigurations, implement cloud-native security controls, and respond to security incidents in AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. Coming Soon.
Who Should Attend
- Cloud security analysts and engineers
- SOC analysts monitoring cloud environments
- Cloud architects with security responsibilities
- DevSecOps professionals
Learning Objectives
- 1Assess cloud security posture across multi-cloud environments
- 2Identify and remediate cloud misconfigurations and vulnerabilities
- 3Implement cloud-native security controls and monitoring
- 4Investigate and respond to cloud security incidents
- 5Design secure cloud architectures following best practices
Prerequisites
- Experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Understanding of networking and security fundamentals
Course Modules
Day 1: Cloud Security Fundamentals and Architecture
Shared responsibility model across AWS, Azure, and GCP; cloud threat landscape; cloud deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS); cloud security reference architecture; virtualization and container security fundamentals.
Day 2: Identity, Access Management, and Cloud IAM
Cloud IAM services and best practices; privilege management and least-privilege enforcement; identity federation and SSO; multi-factor authentication in cloud; role-based and attribute-based access control; and service accounts security.
Day 3: Configuration, Posture, and Compliance Management
Cloud misconfiguration detection; Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools; compliance benchmarking (CIS Benchmarks); cloud security auditing; infrastructure-as-code security scanning; and continuous compliance monitoring.
Day 4: Cloud Detection, Monitoring, and Incident Response
Cloud-native logging services (CloudTrail, Azure Monitor, Cloud Audit Logs); SIEM integration for cloud environments; threat detection rules and automation; cloud incident response procedures; evidence preservation in cloud; and forensic analysis.
Day 5: Secure Architecture, Data Protection, and Certification Exam
Cloud network security (VPC, security groups, network ACLs); data protection and encryption (at rest, in transit, in use); key management services; multi-cloud security strategies; zero trust architecture; and the certification exam.
Exam Details
Duration
3 hours
Format
Multiple choice (80 questions), open book
Passing Score
70%
Retake Policy
Free retake within 12 months after first failure
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Certification
PECB Certified Cloud Security Analyst
Issued by PECB
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