Recent studies indicate that up to 97% of enterprise IT leaders are planning to distribute workloads across two or more cloud providers. The pandemic has increased pressure on multi-cloud efficacy and security as personnel have shifted to hybrid work environments.

N2K’s Cloud Security Essentials is an introductory program designed to help participants understand the security controls, systems, and platforms for cloud system deployment and implementation. With 5-7 hours of 100% online hands-on training, participants have 1:1 instruction where they can set the pace while learning practical skills. Private classes are available.

This course was intentionally designed to be vendor-agnostic because the majority of organizations use more than one cloud services provider. The topics covered provide a foundation of cloud security concepts, processes, and regulations that are applicable across multiple platforms.

It is recommended to have some experience in IT or computer networking, basic knowledge of security concepts, and hands-on skills with common security controls. However, there are no formal prerequisites. 

There is a multitude of certifications an individual can pursue after taking the Cloud Security Essentials course. For entry-level or transitioning talent, CompTIA’s Security+ is the perfect introductory cybersecurity certification and Cloud+ for a direct career track in cloud computing. For individuals who are interested in training for a particular cloud provider, click here to see vendor-specific cloud certification training options.

This introductory course is designed to train new hires or individuals with limited experience in cloud and cloud security roles. 

• IT Administrators who possess or aspire to take on more cybersecurity responsibilities as it relates to cloud computing.
• Cloud Professionals who need a better understanding of visibility and controls over securing cloud data.
• Security Professionals who use or provide cloud services that they need to secure for their stakeholders.

Organizations participating in this offering will experience the following major benefits:

• Vendor-agnostic instruction to better understand cloud security basics applicable to multiple cloud platforms.
• Effectively improve knowledge, skills, and abilities related to cloud security.
• Mitigate immediate risks related to enterprise cloud system deployment and implementation.

As a true foundational curriculum, the Cloud Security Essentials course spans six major units on security controls, systems, and platforms for secure cloud system deployment and implementation. Click on the sections below to see the expanded topic areas within each unit.