Fortify Confluence Security
Fortify Confluence Security
This course is part of Confluence Administration, Security & Space Configuration Specialization
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- Vulnerability Scanning
- Authorization (Computing)
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Vulnerability Assessments
- End User Training and Support
- ISO/IEC 27001
- Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
- Computer Security Incident Management
- Cryptographic Protocols
- Security Controls
- Compliance Auditing
- Penetration Testing
- Data Security
- Event Monitoring
- Computer Security Awareness Training
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Authentications
- Encryption
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March 2026
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Fortify Confluence Security is an intermediate-to-advanced course for IT professionals responsible for protecting organizational knowledge and meeting multi-framework compliance expectations. As Confluence becomes a critical system of record, securing it isn't optional—it's foundational.
You'll focus on practical decisions that strengthen Confluence security in real environments: implementing defense-in-depth controls through SAML SSO and MFA, especially for high-risk contractor accounts; configuring space permissions and page restrictions to enforce least-privilege access; validating encryption across two layers—data in transit through TLS and sensitive credentials at rest through AES-256 secured secrets. Beyond configuration, you'll develop the analytical skills that distinguish security professionals from operators. You'll interpret penetration scan results using risk-based prioritization frameworks, analyze audit logs to distinguish security incidents from operational errors, and document controls against multiple compliance frameworks—ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST CSF, and SOC 2—understanding that unified security postures satisfy overlapping requirements efficiently. Through guided activities and scenario-based assessments, you'll build both technical competence and professional judgment: the ability to implement controls, validate they're working, and confidently communicate your security decisions to auditors and leadership alike.
Fortify Confluence Security is an intermediate-to-advanced course for IT professionals responsible for protecting organizational knowledge and meeting multi-framework compliance expectations. As Confluence becomes a critical system of record, securing it isn't optional—it's foundational. You'll focus on practical decisions that strengthen Confluence security in real environments: implementing defense-in-depth controls through SAML SSO and MFA, especially for high-risk contractor accounts; configuring space permissions and page restrictions to enforce least-privilege access; validating encryption across two layers—data in transit through TLS and sensitive credentials at rest through AES-256 secured secrets. Beyond configuration, you'll develop the analytical skills that distinguish security professionals from operators. You'll interpret penetration scan results using risk-based prioritization frameworks, analyze audit logs to distinguish security incidents from operational errors, and document controls against multiple compliance frameworks—ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST CSF, and SOC 2—understanding that unified security postures satisfy overlapping requirements efficiently. Through guided activities and scenario-based assessments, you'll build both technical competence and professional judgment: the ability to implement controls, validate they're working, and confidently communicate your security decisions to auditors and leadership alike.
What's included
6 videos4 readings5 assignments
6 videos•Total 50 minutes
- Welcome to Fortify Confluence Security•7 minutes
- How SSO and MFA Reduce Identity-Based Risk •7 minutes
- Understanding Encryption in Transit and Why It Matters•6 minutes
- What a Security Audit Actually Tests•8 minutes
- Penetration Scans and What to Do With the Results•9 minutes
- Congratulations! You’re Ready to Defend Your Confluence Environment•12 minutes
4 readings•Total 26 minutes
- Authentication, Authorization, and Encryption in Confluence•10 minutes
- Stepwise Demonstration for Assessing Identity-Based Access•3 minutes
- Mapping Confluence Controls to Modern Compliance Frameworks •10 minutes
- Stepwise Demonstration for Reviewing Encryption and Audit Findings•3 minutes
5 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Graded Assessment: Secure and Audit a Confluence Environment•20 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: Assess and Strengthen Identity-Based Access in Confluence•15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Identity, MFA, and Encryption Decisions•5 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: Review Encryption Settings and Document Audit Findings•15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Security Testing and Compliance Evaluation•5 minutes
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