Career Path - Cloud Security Engineer
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Cloud Security Engineer – Self-Paced Online Course
As organizations continue to shift their infrastructure, data, and operations to the cloud, securing these environments has become more critical than ever. The demand for professionals who can design and implement secure cloud architectures, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards is growing rapidly across industries. This comprehensive self-paced course is designed to help you launch or advance your career as a Cloud Security Engineer by developing the specialized skills required to secure cloud environments across the three major platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Whether you're an aspiring cybersecurity professional, a cloud architect, a developer, or an IT administrator, this course provides an end-to-end roadmap to mastering cloud security. You will learn how to design secure cloud infrastructures, identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and implement access control mechanisms that ensure only authorized users have access to critical resources.
The course starts with foundational concepts including the Shared Responsibility Model, which outlines the distribution of security responsibilities between the cloud provider and the customer. You’ll explore core concepts such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, secure networking, and logging. As you progress, the curriculum delves into advanced topics such as DevSecOps, Zero Trust Architecture, compliance frameworks, automated threat detection, and infrastructure as code (IaC) security using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure Bicep.
Hands-on labs and real-world projects are a key part of the learning experience. You’ll gain practical experience setting up secure cloud environments, managing encryption keys with AWS KMS and Azure Key Vault, configuring firewalls and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), implementing VPNs and private endpoints, and setting up centralized logging and monitoring with tools like AWS CloudTrail, Azure Monitor, and GCP’s Security Command Center. These labs are designed to reinforce your understanding and ensure you're job-ready upon completion.
This course also prepares you for several high-value industry certifications that can significantly boost your career prospects. These include the AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CompTIA Security+, and the (ISC)² Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP). Each module is aligned with the skills required by these certifications and provides targeted preparation to help you succeed in your certification journey.
In addition to technical security controls, this course emphasizes security governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC). You'll explore how to design cloud architectures that meet the requirements of key compliance frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, ISO/IEC 27001, PCI-DSS, and FedRAMP. You’ll also learn how to perform risk assessments, implement security baselines, and manage audits using automated tools.
DevSecOps plays a pivotal role in modern cloud security practices, and this course covers how to embed security across the software development lifecycle. You’ll learn how to integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines, use static and dynamic application security testing tools (SAST/DAST), and scan infrastructure code for misconfigurations before deployment. These practices are essential for securing modern agile environments where infrastructure and applications are continuously updated.
Throughout the course, a focus is placed on real-world threat modeling and attack simulation. You’ll learn how to identify common cloud vulnerabilities—such as misconfigured storage buckets, exposed APIs, insecure identity configurations, and privilege escalation paths—and how attackers exploit them. More importantly, you’ll gain the skills needed to defend against such threats using a combination of preventive, detective, and corrective controls.
The course content is structured in a modular way, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Each module includes video lectures, guided tutorials, quizzes, hands-on exercises, downloadable resources, and scenario-based challenges that reflect what cloud security professionals encounter in real jobs. The training is designed to simulate enterprise-level cloud security projects, ensuring you gain experience that is both practical and highly applicable.
By the end of this course, you will have the confidence and competence to take on real-world roles as a Cloud Security Engineer, DevSecOps Specialist, SOC Analyst, or Cloud Security Architect. You’ll be equipped to work on securing hybrid and multi-cloud environments, architecting secure workloads, implementing automated defenses, and maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cloud-native applications.
With lifetime access to the course content, regular updates aligned with the latest cloud security trends, expert mentor support, and access to a professional learning community, this course is your long-term learning partner in navigating the dynamic and rewarding career path of cloud security engineering.
Whether you aim to strengthen your current role, transition into cloud security, or pursue elite industry certifications, this course provides a thorough, hands-on, and career-focused path to success in the evolving world of cloud security.
Course/Topic 1 - Microsoft Azure Fundamentals - all lectures
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This course is designed to equip learners with the comprehensive skills and practical experience needed to thrive as a Cloud Security Engineer in today’s hybrid and multi-cloud environments. By combining foundational knowledge with advanced technical training, the course ensures participants are prepared to design secure architectures, enforce identity policies, manage encryption, respond to threats, and implement compliance controls across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The learning objectives span across domains such as cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, vulnerability management, and automated monitoring—giving learners a 360-degree view of how to protect modern cloud ecosystems effectively.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
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Understand core cloud security principles and the shared responsibility model
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Configure IAM policies, roles, and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
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Design secure cloud architectures using AWS, Azure, and GCP
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Use encryption for data at rest and in transit with cloud-native tools
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Implement firewall rules, WAFs, VPNs, and private endpoints
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Detect and respond to incidents using cloud-native SIEM solutions
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Automate security with DevSecOps practices and infrastructure-as-code (IaC)
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Ensure compliance with industry and government regulations
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Analyze vulnerabilities and secure cloud-native applications
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Monitor, log, and audit activity across multi-cloud environments
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Understand core cloud security principles and the shared responsibility model.
Cloud Security Engineer – Course Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Security
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What is Cloud Security?
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Importance of Cloud Security in Modern IT
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Shared Responsibility Model (AWS, Azure, GCP)
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Core Security Principles: CIA Triad, Zero Trust
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Introduction to Cloud Security Certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP, CCSP)
Module 2: Identity & Access Management (IAM)
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IAM Fundamentals and Best Practices
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IAM in AWS: Users, Roles, Policies, STS
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IAM in Azure: RBAC, Azure AD, Conditional Access
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IAM in GCP: IAM Policies, Roles, and Permissions
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Federation
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Least Privilege & Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Module 3: Securing Cloud Infrastructure
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Network Security Fundamentals
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Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) / VNets / Subnets
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Security Groups, Network ACLs, and Routing
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Firewalls and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
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Load Balancers and SSL/TLS Configuration
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VPNs and Hybrid Network Connectivity (AWS VPN, Azure VPN Gateway)
Module 4: Data Protection and Encryption
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Data Classification in the Cloud
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Encryption at Rest and In Transit
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Key Management Services: AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, GCP Cloud KMS
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BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) and HSM Integration
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Tokenization and Masking
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Secure Storage: S3, Blob, GCS Access Control
Module 5: Monitoring, Logging & Auditing
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Importance of Logging and Continuous Monitoring
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AWS CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and GuardDuty
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Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Defender for Cloud
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GCP Logging and Security Command Center
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Centralized Logging and Cross-Account Access
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Alerts, Dashboards, and Notification Services
Module 6: Threat Detection & Incident Response
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Cloud Threat Models and Attack Surfaces
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Common Attacks: Misconfigurations, Exposed Keys, Data Breaches
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Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
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Automating Threat Detection with AI/ML Tools
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Incident Response Plans and Playbooks
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Forensics and Root Cause Analysis in Cloud
Module 7: DevSecOps and Secure CI/CD
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DevSecOps Principles and Shift-Left Security
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CI/CD Pipeline Overview and Security Integration
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SAST, DAST, and Dependency Scanning
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Securing Containers and Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE)
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IaC Security: Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, ARM Templates
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Secrets Management in CI/CD
Module 8: Compliance and Risk Management
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Key Regulatory Frameworks: GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001
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Compliance Tools and Services (AWS Config, Azure Policy, GCP Organization Policy)
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Risk Assessment and Management
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Security Benchmarks: CIS, NIST, CSA
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Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
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Auditing and Documentation Best Practices
Module 9: Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Security Strategies
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Challenges of Multi-Cloud Environments
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Unified Security Management and Monitoring
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Centralized IAM, Logging, and SIEM Integration
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Cloud-Native vs. Vendor-Agnostic Tools
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Designing Secure Cross-Cloud Architectures
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Identity Federation and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Module 10: Capstone Project and Certification Preparation
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End-to-End Cloud Security Project (AWS or Azure)
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Scenario-Based Attack Simulation and Defense
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Security Controls Mapping to Business Objectives
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Mock Exam Questions (AWS, Azure, GCP Security Certifications)
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Portfolio Building and Career Guidance
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Resume, LinkedIn, and Job Interview Preparation
Upon successful completion of the Cloud Security Engineer course, learners will receive a Course Completion Certificate from Uplatz. This validates your hands-on expertise in cloud security, including policy configuration, threat detection, automation, and compliance.
This certificate is a valuable asset for anyone pursuing advanced certifications or seeking a career in cybersecurity or cloud infrastructure. Add it to your portfolio, resume, or LinkedIn profile to demonstrate your readiness for cloud security roles.
Cloud Security Engineers are highly sought after as businesses move sensitive workloads to the cloud. Skilled professionals who can protect cloud environments from internal and external threats are essential across industries.
Career roles include:
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Cloud Security Engineer
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Cloud Security Analyst
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DevSecOps Engineer
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Cybersecurity Consultant
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Cloud Security Architect
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Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
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Compliance & Risk Analyst
Industries hiring cloud security talent include finance, healthcare, retail, government, energy, SaaS companies, and consulting firms. Leading employers include Amazon, Microsoft, Google, IBM, Deloitte, PwC, Accenture, and top startups.
With increasing experience, professionals can grow into roles such as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Cloud Security Architect, or Head of DevSecOps.
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What is the shared responsibility model in cloud security?
It defines the responsibilities of cloud providers and customers. Providers secure the infrastructure; customers secure their data and access controls. -
How do you secure data in the cloud?
Through encryption (in transit and at rest), key management, access controls, and regular audits. -
What is IAM and why is it important?
IAM (Identity and Access Management) ensures that only authorized users and services access specific resources. -
What tools are used for cloud security monitoring?
AWS CloudTrail, Azure Monitor, GCP Security Command Center, and third-party SIEMs like Splunk or Datadog. -
What is DevSecOps?
An approach that integrates security practices into the DevOps process, ensuring secure coding, scanning, and compliance from development through deployment. -
What is a WAF and how does it work?
A Web Application Firewall (WAF) filters and monitors HTTP traffic to prevent attacks like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS). -
How do you prevent misconfigurations in the cloud?
By using IaC tools, security scanning (e.g., tfsec, Checkov), and enforcing policies with tools like AWS Config or Azure Policy. -
What are some common cloud threats?
Data breaches, insider threats, insecure APIs, misconfigurations, and account hijacking. -
How do you handle compliance in the cloud?
By aligning with standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), using automated tools for audits, and applying security baselines. -
What’s the role of encryption keys in cloud security?
They are used to encrypt/decrypt data; their management and rotation are critical to prevent unauthorized access.