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Description

Today, the security of cloud applications in various domains is crucial. DevSecOps takes a security-first approach by integrating security into the early stages of application development. This final module of the eight-module micro-credential program aims to address various cloud applications in specific industries, as well as regulatory compliance and secure deployment of continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

 

Topics Covered

Topics covered include:
  • Cloud DevSecOps in Government
  • Cloud DevSecOps in Financial Industry
  • Cloud DevSecOps in Healthcare
  • Cloud DevSecOps in other major industries
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Secure Deployment of CI/CD pipelines

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:
  • Explain various industry specific cloud security challenges
  • Compare and contrast DevSecOps roles and responsibilities
  • Explain regulatory requirements in specific domains
  • Design cloud security architecture for a specific industry

Notes

This module is the last one 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
Applied Cloud Security (Special Topics)
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online Course
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Mar 02, 2027 to Mar 16, 2027
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
Feb 23, 2027
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 23, 2027
Withdrawal Request Deadline
May 11, 2027

Section Notes

A minimum number of registrations is required for this module section to be offered. The School reserves the right to cancel any section when a minimum number of registrations has not been reached 48 hours prior to the start date. In the event of a cancellation, the module fee will be refunded in full.

Cancellation Policy

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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