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Description

As the nature and complexity of security attacks in the cloud keeps changing, a coordinated approach in cloud security governance, risk, and compliance is necessary. This module aims to cover the key concepts of information security management systems: security roles and responsibilities, threat landscape and preventive controls, and information security policy and regulatory frameworks. Moreover, the impact of risk and enterprise risk management. Governance at scale: focal points, automation

 

Topics Covered

  • Key concepts of Cloud information security management system
  • Security roles and responsibilities
  • Cloud Threat Landscape & Preventive Controls
  • Cloud Information security policy regulatory frameworks
  • Cloud Risk: Impact of risk, Enterprise Risk Management
  • Governance at Scale- focal points, automation

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:
  • Explain security roles and responsibilities.
  • Analyse information security policy frameworks.
  • Visualize cloud security governance at scale.
  • Apply zero trust architecture (ZTA).
  • Measure security risk.
  • Design a corporate information security policy.

Notes

This module is the 3rd of the 8 modules forming part of the Micro-credential in Cloud Security.

Completion of optional introductory Modules 1 & 2 grants a
Cloud Security Fundamentals Digital Badge

Completion of core Modules 3-6 grants a micro-credential and a
Cloud Security Practitioner Digital Badge

Completion of core Modules 3-6 and specialization Modules 7-8 focusing on specific technologies and industry sectors grants a
Cloud Security Expert Digital Badge and an Attestation of Completion.

Professionals without prior experience in IT, must complete all 8 modules in order to obtain the Cloud Security Expert Digital Badge and Attestation of Completion from McGill University’s School of Continuing Studies.

Prerequisite(s) and Corequisite(s)

For participants without prior experience or education background in IT, it is strongly recommended to complete Modules 1 & 2.

Who Should Attend?

Information technology professionals, programmers and developers wishing to upgrade their skills to enable them to work with cloud-based environments, e.g., System Administrators, IT Support specialists, IT Consultants, Integration Engineers, IT Analysts, IT Architects, Network Specialists, QA Engineers, Database Administrators, Junior SRE, Junior DevOps, etc.
Individuals from various professional backgrounds and industries who use cloud-based environments and wish to understand cloud computing fundamentals.
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Section(s) offered

Section Title
Cloud Security Governance, Risk & Compliance
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Virtual Course
Days
Th
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery Format(s)
Synchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $695.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 08, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 08, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 15, 2026

Section Notes

Cloud Security Practitioner Digital Badge

If you register for the complete Cloud Security Practitioner Digital Badge, please use reference code McGill-009 when applying for Visées tuition reimbursement program.

Cancellation Policy

A minimum number of registrations is required for this section to be offered. The School reserves the right to cancel any section when a minimum number of registrations has not been reached 7 days prior to the start date. In the event of a cancellation, the module fee will be refunded in full.

All cancellation & substitution requests must be made in writing to ti.scs@mcgill.ca

  • Receive a full refund if your cancellation request is received up to 7 days prior to the start date of the module.
  • Receive a refund minus $50 cancellation fee if your cancellation request is received within 7 days prior to the start date of the module.
  • No Refunds are issued if no written notice is given prior to the start of the module.

Please note that if no notice is given prior to the start of the event(s) and you fail to attend, you will be liable for the full module fee.

 

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