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Description

Cloud security is critical as it evolves with the changing needs, threats, and opportunities of the cloud environment. This seventh module intends to cover specific technologies that impact cloud security. The topics include the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in securing clouds, the workings of blockchain technology, the impact of quantum computing, and AWS, Google, Azure, and Apache cloud security aspects.

Tools covered:
Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Apache cloud security tools, SimBlock

 

Topics Covered

Topics covered include:
  • Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Securing Cloud
  • Blockchain security
  • Quantum computing
  • Security of Internet of Things (IoT, incl. Wearables)
  • Cloud digital forensics
  • AWS cloud security
  • Google cloud security
  • Microsoft Azure cloud security
  • Apache cloud security tools

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:
  • Compare and contrast applications of AI in cloud security
  • Explain the impact of blockchain and quantum computing on cloud security
  • Recognize cloud digital forensics
  • Discuss various cloud technologies
  • Practice cloud security in state-of-the-art platforms
  • Recommend a secure platform considering various parameters

Notes

This module is the 7th 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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This is the 7th module of the Cloud Security micro-credential training program.
Contact hours: 15
Registration fee: $695 
10% micro-credential discount package when combined with other modules.

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