Course Description

The EC-Council MicroDegree in Cloud Security is a comprehensive, hands-on program designed to build job-ready skills for securing cloud environments across leading platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. This MicroDegree focuses on real-world cloud security challenges and equips learners with practical knowledge to protect cloud infrastructure, applications, and data.

The course covers cloud security architecture, identity and access management (IAM), data protection, network security, compliance, monitoring, and incident response. Learners gain exposure to cloud-native security tools, threat detection techniques, and best practices aligned with global security frameworks.

With practical labs and real-world scenarios, this MicroDegree prepares IT professionals, cloud engineers, and security analysts to confidently design, implement, and manage secure cloud environments in enterprise settings.

 Key Highlights   Multi-Cloud Security Expertise

• Secure cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

• Understand shared responsibility models and cloud attack surfaces.

 Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Implement IAM policies, roles, MFA, and least-privilege access.

• Secure user, service, and application access in cloud platforms.

 Cloud Data Protection

• Apply encryption, key management, and data classification techniques.

• Protect data at rest, in transit, and during processing.

 Cloud Network & Infrastructure Security

• Secure VPCs/VNets, firewalls, security groups, and gateways.

• Implement segmentation, monitoring, and zero-trust principles.

 Monitoring, Logging & Threat Detection

• Use cloud-native monitoring and logging tools.

• Detect misconfigurations, intrusions, and suspicious activities.

 Compliance & Governance

• Align cloud security with standards such as ISO, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.

• Implement governance policies and audit-ready controls.

 Incident Response & Recovery

• Develop cloud-specific incident response strategies.

• Perform backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.