Advanced Cloud Security Governance Training

Module 1: Cloud Computing Fundamentals

• Cloud Computing Overview
• Benefits and Challenges
• Cloud Service Models: IaaS, PaaS & SaaS
• Deployment Models: Public, Private, Hybrid & Community
• Cloud Shared Responsibility Matrix

Module 2: Cloud Security Fundamentals

• Cloud Security Overview
• Benefits and Challenges
• Cloud Policy and Governance models
• Threat Landscape and New Attack Vectors in the Cloud

Module 3: Introduction to Cloud Security Governance

• Understanding Cloud Security Governance
  • Defining Cloud Security Governance and its Objectives
  • Differentiating Between Security and Governance in Cloud Environments
  • Enterprise Risk Governance in Cloud
• Complexities in Cloud Security Governance
  • Exploring the Role of Cloud Security Governance in Overall Risk Management
  • Establishing the Linkage Between Cloud Security Governance and Business Value
  • Impact of Cloud Service and Deployment Models
  • Cloud Risk Trade-offs and Tools
• Leveraging Key Tools for Governance in Cloud & Shared Security Responsibility Model
  • Contracts, SLAs, and PLAs
  • Elevating Cloud as a Business Enabler Through Governance
  • Critical Stakeholders in Cloud Security Governance
• Analyzing Cloud-Specific Threats and Attack Vectors
  • Threats Specific to Cloud Computing (CSA Top Threats: Pandemic 11)
  • The Threat Landscape and Defense-in-Depth Approach
• Case Study: Capital One Data Breach and its Timeline

Module 4: Cloud Risk Assessment and Management

• Identifying Cloud-Specific Risks and Threats
  • Common Cloud Security Risks (e.g., Data Breaches, Data Loss, Multi-Tenancy, etc.)
  • Cloud Specific Threat Vectors (Eg: shared resources, misconfigurations)
  • Case Study: Cloud Security Incident Real Case Discussion
• Risk Assessment Methodologies for Cloud Environments
  • Cloud Risk Assessment
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework for Cloud Risk Assessment
  • ENISA Document
• Developing Risk Management Strategies
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies in the Cloud
  • Risk Treatment (Acceptance, Avoidance, Transfer, and Mitigation)
  • Selecting Appropriate Cloud Security Controls
  • Vendor Risk Assessment
• Cloud Risk Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
  • Cloud Security Metrics and KPIs
  • SIEM Tools in Cloud Environments
  • Incident Management in the Cloud
  • Developing a Cloud Security Policy & Key Elements to Include
• Case Study: Conducting a Cloud Risk Assessment & Creating a Sample Risk Assessment Report
• ENISA Recommendations

Module 5: Cloud Compliance Program, Frameworks and Regulations

• Cloud Compliance Program Overview
• Design & Build a Cloud Compliance Program
• Overview of Major Cloud Compliance Standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
• Cloud-Specific Compliance Challenges and Considerations
• Implementing Compliance Controls in Cloud Environments
• Defining Controls and Evaluating the Effectiveness
• Audit Characteristics, Principles and Criteria in Cloud
  • Types of Auditing
  • Auditing Core Principles
  • Audit Steps
  • Defining the Objectives & Scope
• Auditing and Reporting in the Cloud.
• Auditing Standards for Cloud Computing
• Case Study: Enabling PCI DSS Compliance on AWS

Module 6: Identity and Access Management (IAM) in the Cloud

• Principles of IAM in Cloud Environments
  • IAM Fundamentals, Terminologies & Concepts
  • Criticality of IAM in Cloud
  • IAM Components in Various Cloud Service Providers (AWS IAM, Azure AD, GCP IAM, etc.)
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Privilege Escalation
  • Understanding RBAC in a Cloud Environment
  • Defining Roles and Permissions
  • Role Hierarchy and Inheritance
  • Least Privilege and Avoiding Authorization Creeps.
  • Demonstrating RBAC on AWS & Azure
• Federation, Single Sign-on (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in the Cloud
  • Federated Identity Management and Cloud
  • SSO Integration With Cloud
  • Multifactor Authentication and Federation Best Practices.
  • Managing Identities Across Different Cloud Providers
  • Managing Identity and FIM Across Hybrid Cloud Architectures.
• Zero Trust Model (ZTMF)
  • Introduction to Zero Trust Model (ZTM)
  • Zero Trust Principles and Assumptions
  • Implementing Zero Trust in the Cloud Approach
  • Continuous Authentication and Least Privilege Access
• Case Study: Best Practices & Baselining Identity & Access Management in AWS

Module 7: Cloud Data Security and Encryption

• Information Governance
  • Data Security Lifecycle
  • Data Security Function, Actors & Controls
• Data Classification and Sensitivity Labeling in the Cloud
  • Data Classification and its Importance
  • Impact of Misclassified Data Defining Sensitivity Labels
• Building a Proper Data Classification Program for the Cloud
  • Establish Data Classification Policies in Cloud Services
  • Monitoring and Enforcement
• Data Sovereignty Requirements and Controls in the Cloud
  • Understanding Data Sovereignty
  • Legal &amp: Compliance Considerations and its Implications on Cloud
  • Data Residency and Geofencing
  • Compliance with Regional Regulations (e.g., GDPR)
• Data Dispersion and Resiliency
  • Data Dispersion Strategies
  • Data Replication, Multi-Region, and DR Planning
  • Governance Concerns for Business Regarding Location & Data Access
  • Tools Available for Addressing Including Contracts, SLAs & Auditing
• Key Cloud Storage Services in the Cloud
  • Cloud Storage Types Overview and Various Provider Options
  • Choosing the Proper Cloud Storage With Use Cases
  • Governance Concern For Business, Including Access Levels & Security Controls Integration
  • Tools & Technologies For Storage Security & Monitoring
• Data Encryption and Key Management Best Practices
  • Data Encryption Fundamentals
  • Encryption Algorithms and Key Management
  • Key Management and Lifecycle
  • Cloud Provider Services and Comparison
  • Cloud Key Management Best Practices.
  • Case Study Discussion: Ensure Data Security For AWS S3 Hosting Sensitive Data.
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Strategies For the Cloud
  • DLP Fundamentals
  • DLP Phases, Policies, and Rules
  • Cloud DLP Solutions and Integrations
• Data Retention, Deletion and Archiving Policies for Cloud
  • Data Retention Policies Overview and Components
  • Defining Data Retention Periods and Protection Requirements
  • Secure Data Erasure in the Cloud
  • Data Archiving and Lifecycle Management
• Legal Hold Challenges and Preparation
  • Understanding Legal Hold
  • Preparing Cloud Storage For Legal Hold
  • Cloud Provider Cooperation and Support Requirements
  • Case Study Discussion: Enforce Legal Hold in AWS S3 to Make Immutable Data
• Scenario Discussion: Data Encryption Strategies, 3rd Party Integration, and Practical Architecture

Module 8: Network Security in Cloud Environments

• Securing Virtual Networks in the Cloud
  • Cloud Network Architecture Overview
  • Security groups, NACLs, and Other Firewall Concepts
  • Networking Services in Various Vendors (AWS VPC, Azure VNET, etc.)
  • Isolation and Segmentation
• Network Segmentation and Isolation Strategies
  • Network Segmentation Concepts and Zoning
  • Implementation of Segmentation Policies in Cloud Environments
  • Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) For Segmentation
• Application and Network-Level Firewalls For Cloud Environments
  • Cloud-Based Firewall Services (e.g., AWS WAF, Azure Firewall)
  • Web Application Firewall (WAF) For Application Layer Protection
• Attack Distribution and DDoS Protection in the Cloud
  • Understanding Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks
  • Cloud DDoS Mitigation Services (e.g., AWS Shield, Azure DDoS Protection)
  • DDoS Attack Detection and Response Strategies
• Advanced Network Security Architectures (SDP, ZTNA) For Cloud
  • Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Principles
  • Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Concepts
  • The Architecture of SDP and ZTNA in Cloud Environments
• Implement a Secure Segmented Virtual Private Network on AWS/Azure

Module 9: Cloud Infrastructure Security

• Cloud Network Virtualization
• Virtual Networks and Appliances
• Software Defined Networking (SDN)
• Microsegmentation and Software-Defined Parameter
• Hybrid Cloud Strategy
• Workload Security
• Hardening Cloud Virtual Machines and Containers
• Secure Configuration Management in Cloud Platforms
• Scenario Discussion: Baselining With CIS Benchmarks & Continuous Assurance
• Case Study: VM Hardening Best Practices in Cloud
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery in the Cloud
• Architect For Failure
• Management Plane Security

Module 10: Incident Response and Cloud Forensics

• Developing a Cloud-Specific Incident Response Plan
  • Introduction to Incident Management and IR in Cloud
  • Key Difference in Cloud and On-Premises, Shared Responsibilities
  • Developing an Incident Response Team
  • Cloud-Specific IR Scenarios Discussion
  • Testing Strategies For Plan Effectiveness
• Cloud Incident Detection and Monitoring Tools
  • Cloud Security Monitoring
  • CSPM Tools
  • Cloud Native Security Tools
• Playbooks vs. Runbooks
  • Understanding Playbooks and Runbooks
  • Common Elements in IR Playbooks
  • Role of Runbooks in Incident Resolution
  • Runbook automation tools
• Investigating Security Incidents in the Cloud
  • Cloud Incident Triaging
  • Evidence Collection and Forensics
  • Data Preservation and Chain of Custody
  • Logs and Artifacts
• Digital Forensics Challenges and Best Practices in Cloud Environments
  • Digital Forensics and Challenges in the Cloud
  • Best Practices For Cloud Forensics
• Scenario Discussion: Creating an Incident Response Runbook

Module 11: Cloud Security Assurance and Assessment

• Cloud Security Assessment Methodologies
• Security Controls Testing and Validation in the Cloud.
• Cloud Security Certifications and Their Significance
• CCM and CAIQ
• CCM Domains & Controls
• Architecture Relevance
• Mapping Standards and Frameworks
• Scenario Discussion: Creating an Assessment Report on Cloud Based on CCM & CAIQ

Module 12: Cost Management and Security

• Understanding Cost Implications of Security Decisions
• Budgeting for Cloud and Cloud Security Initiatives
• Cost Optimization Without Compromising Security
• Cost-Benefit Analysis, and Return on Investment for Cloud Services

Module 13: Legal Issues, Contracts and Electronic Discovery

• Legal Frameworks Governing Data Protection and Privacy
  • Cross-Border Data Transfer
  • Regional Considerations
• Contracts and Provider Selection
  • Contracts & SLAs
  • Due Care & Due Diligence
  • Third-Party Audits and Attestations
• Electronic Discovery
  • Data Custody
  • Data Preservation
  • Data Collection
  • Subpoena Response

Module 14: Security Trust Assurance and Risk (STAR) Program

• CSA STAR Program
• Security & Privacy Implications of STAR
• STAR Program Components
• STAR Levels

• Information Security Professionals
• Cloud Security Architects
• Enterprise Risk Management Professionals
• Cloud Managers
• GRC Professionals

• Basic understanding of cloud computing and security concepts.
• Some experience in information security or risk management is beneficial but not mandatory.

• Master the fundamentals of cloud security and risk assessment methodologies.
• Implement compliance controls and audit principles within cloud environments.
• Designed and managed robust identity and access management (IAM) solutions for the cloud.
• Develop comprehensive data security and encryption strategies to safeguard sensitive information.
• Secure cloud networks through network segmentation and advanced architectural designs.
• Prepare for incident response and conduct cloud forensics during security breaches.
• Evaluate cloud security using established methodologies and achieve recognized certifications.
• Make informed budgeting decisions while maintaining high-security standards.
• Navigate legal frameworks, contracts, and electronic discovery specific to cloud settings.
• Understand the significance of the CSA STAR Program for cloud security and its application.