Cloud Architecture and Security
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Cloud Architecture and Security
This course is part of CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) Specialization
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What you'll learn
Design and implement scalable and high-availability cloud architectures
Deploy and manage secure cloud solutions with identity and access controls
Analyze and implement data security and compliance measures in the cloud
Respond to cloud incidents with effective mitigation strategies
Skills you'll gain
- Incident Management
- Security Controls
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Cloud Computing
- Data Security
- Scalability
- Computer Security Incident Management
- Identity and Access Management
- Application Security
- Cloud Security
- Capacity Management
- Hardening
- Incident Response
- Cloud Computing Architecture
- Network Security
- Cloud Solutions
- Cloud Deployment
- Emerging Technologies
- Cloud Standards
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There are 2 modules in this course
Updated in May 2025.
This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the potential of cloud computing with this comprehensive course on Cloud Architecture and Security. Learn how to design robust cloud solutions, master cloud deployment models, and explore cutting-edge technologies that empower businesses to optimize resources and scale efficiently. Develop a deep understanding of the shared responsibility model and its role in creating secure, high-performing cloud systems. The course begins with foundational concepts in cloud architecture and design, introducing key principles like high availability, capacity planning, and cloud scaling. Through practical demonstrations and detailed discussions, you’ll explore deployment models, business requirements, and emerging cloud technologies to develop versatile cloud strategies tailored to various business needs. In the second part, we focus on cloud security, where you’ll dive into identity and access management (IAM), network segmentation, application security controls, and compliance measures. Hands-on scenarios and demos will solidify your understanding of hardening cloud resources, securing data, and meeting compliance standards. You’ll also gain insight into protocols, incident response, and the latest tools to safeguard cloud environments. This course is ideal for IT professionals, cloud architects, and security analysts looking to deepen their expertise in cloud technologies. With a mix of beginner to intermediate topics, prior knowledge of IT infrastructure or networking will help you succeed in this course. Whether you're aiming to enhance your current role or pivot into cloud solutions, this course is your gateway to mastering cloud architecture and security.
In this module, we will explore the foundational concepts of cloud computing, including its architecture and key characteristics. You will gain insights into deployment and service models, emerging technologies, and how to align cloud solutions with business capacity and performance needs. Topics such as high availability, scaling, and regional considerations will help you understand cloud environments holistically.
What's included
12 videos2 readings1 assignment
12 videos•Total 196 minutes
- Introduction to the Specialization•8 minutes
- Define Cloud Computing•17 minutes
- Identify Cloud Deployment and Service Models•17 minutes
- Identify Emerging Cloud Technologies•15 minutes
- Explain Business Capacity Planning•22 minutes
- Explain Performance Capacity Planning•22 minutes
- Explain High Availability and Scaling for Cloud•17 minutes
- Explain the Use of Regions and Availability Zones•14 minutes
- Explain Scaling and HA of Cloud Resources•15 minutes
- Analyze Business Requirements Considerations•13 minutes
- Analyze Different Cloud Environment Solutions•18 minutes
- Analyze Testing Techniques for a Cloud Solution•17 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Introduction to the Course 'Cloud Architecture and Security'•10 minutes
- Full Specialization Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Cloud Architecture and Design - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will delve into cloud security principles, focusing on protecting data, networks, and applications. You will learn about IAM configurations, network segmentation, and protocols for securing cloud traffic. Hands-on demos and scenario analyses will guide you through implementing compliance controls, hardening cloud-based resources, and crafting effective incident response procedures.
What's included
25 videos1 reading3 assignments
25 videos•Total 395 minutes
- Identify and Discuss IAM•15 minutes
- Identify and Discuss IAM Demo•16 minutes
- Identify and Configure Security Access Controls•18 minutes
- Security Access Controls Demo•14 minutes
- Analyze the IAM Solutions•21 minutes
- Explain Network Segmentation in Cloud Security•15 minutes
- Network Segmentation in Cloud Security Demo•8 minutes
- Explain Network Services in Cloud Security•21 minutes
- Network Services in Cloud Security Demo•17 minutes
- Choose the Protocol to Secure Cloud Traffic•22 minutes
- Protocols to Secure Cloud Traffic Demo•16 minutes
- Describe Hardening and Configuration Changes•16 minutes
- Hardening Cloud-based Resources Demo•14 minutes
- Analyze the Security Solutions•12 minutes
- Identify Different Application Security Controls•21 minutes
- Identify Different OS Security Controls•17 minutes
- Analyze App and OS Security Controls Solutions•9 minutes
- Explain Data Security Controls in the Cloud•20 minutes
- Explain Compliance Controls in the Cloud•18 minutes
- Data and Compliance Controls Demo•18 minutes
- Analyze Data and Compliance Controls•7 minutes
- Security Requirements in the Cloud Demo•14 minutes
- Analyze Security Requirement Solutions•10 minutes
- Review Incident Response Procedure•17 minutes
- Meet Security Requirements in the Cloud•22 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Conclusion to the Course 'Cloud Architecture and Security'•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
- Cloud Security - Assessment•15 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
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