Cloud Security Expert Program in Bangalore

Month 1: Cloud Security Fundamentals and Identity Management

• Introduction to Cloud Security Concepts: CIA Triad, Shared Responsibility Model
• Multi-cloud Security Challenges and Approaches
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) in AWS and Azure
• Principles of Least Privilege, Zero Trust, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Authentication Protocols: SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect
• Azure AD, Conditional Access Policies, MFA Implementation
• AWS IAM: Users, Groups, Roles, Policies

• Set up IAM policies and roles in AWS
• Implement MFA and Conditional Access in Azure AD
• Simulate access scenarios with least privilege and role assignment

• Create an access control plan for a multi-cloud organization

Month 2: Network Security and Perimeter Defense

• Virtual Network Security in AWS and Azure
• AWS VPC Security: Subnets, NACLs, Security Groups
• Azure Networking: VNets, NSGs, Route Tables, Bastion Host
• Azure Firewall, Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Traffic Filtering and Intrusion Prevention
• VPNs, ExpressRoute, and Site-to-Site Connectivity

• Configure a secure VPC with public and private subnets in AWS
• Set up NSGs and Azure Firewall for a web application
• Secure connectivity using Bastion Host and Just-in-Time access

• Design a secure network architecture for a hybrid cloud deployment

Month 3: Data Protection, Key Management and Encryption

• Data Classification and Security Policies
• Encryption at Rest and In Transit
• AWS KMS, Secrets Manager, and CloudHSM
• Azure Key Vault, Customer Managed Keys (CMK), Disk Encryption
• Tokenization, Data Masking, and Secure Storage Patterns

• Encrypt data stored in S3 using KMS and managed keys
• Manage and rotate secrets in Azure Key Vault
• Use client-side encryption techniques for sensitive data uploads

• Implement secure data lifecycle management with automatic key rotation and auditing

Month 4: Monitoring, Threat Detection, and Incident Response

• Security Monitoring Tools: AWS CloudTrail, CloudWatch, GuardDuty
• Azure Defender, Azure Monitor, Azure Sentinel (SIEM)
• Centralized Logging and Alerting Systems
• Security Hub, AWS Config, Azure Policy
• Incident Response Lifecycle, Playbooks, and Automation

• Set up GuardDuty and generate threat alerts
• Configure Sentinel rules and analyze logs for security events
• Automate alerts and notifications using Lambda/Logic Apps

• Build a threat detection dashboard with auto-remediation workflow

Month 5: Compliance, Governance, and DevSecOps

• Cloud Compliance Standards: GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001
• Audit Trails, Security Audits, and Risk Assessments
• Azure Policy, Blueprints, AWS Config Rules
• DevSecOps: Integrating Security in CI/CD Pipelines
• Code Scanning, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security Tools
• Secure Containerization: AWS ECR, Azure Container Registry, and Kubernetes Security

• Apply compliance policies in AWS using Config Rules
• Enforce security baselines in Azure using Blueprints and Initiative Definitions
• Automate security scanning in pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps

• Implement a compliant CI/CD pipeline with integrated security checks and policy validation

Month 6: Capstone Project, Resume Building & Interview Preparation

• Design and deploy a secure cloud-based application infrastructure across AWS and Azure
• Apply all learned security measures: IAM, network isolation, encryption, monitoring, compliance
• Document and present solution with architecture diagram, security controls, and risk mitigation strategy

• Tailored resume with cloud security keywords and certifications
• GitHub portfolio setup with lab documentation and capstone project
• Three mock interviews: Technical Round, Scenario-Based Security Round, and HR/Managerial Round
• LinkedIn profile enhancement and interview follow-up strategies

• Industry-ready Cloud Security Expert with dual certification capability
• Practical knowledge of AWS and Azure cloud security ecosystems
• Real-world projects and hands-on lab experience for job readiness