Fundamental Data Security in the Cloud Online Training

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UPDATED: June 1, 2022

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Use this Fundamental Data Security in the Cloud training to understand basic security levels in cloud data networks. This beginner cloud security training prepares security professionals to provide a basic level of security to cloud data networks, whether hybrid or completely in the cloud.

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What you'll learn

Understanding the options for securing SaaS, PaaS and IaaS platforms
Securing your shared resources across on-prem, hybrid and cloud networks
Using cutting-edge tools and technologies to keep your cloud network safe
Recognizing security gaps with optimized visibility into cloud environments

FAQs

What is data security in the cloud?

Since the cloud refers to remote servers that are accessed via the internet, data security in the cloud is simply anything related to keeping the data on those servers secure, as well as the connections to the data secure. Data security in the cloud is a huge assortment of skills, technologies, tools and resources that are used to protect digital information stored, processed and transmitted through cloud computing services.

What are the fundamental elements of data security in the cloud?

The fundamental elements of data security in the cloud include encryption, access controls, auditing and monitoring, backup and disaster recovery, regulation compliance, and training. Taken together, these make sure that unauthorized access is prevented, limits are placed on who can access data, lost or compromised data can be recovered, legal requirements and contractual obligations get met, and employees are able to take full responsibility for a cloud network's data security.

What are the fundamental elements to evaluating cloud data security?

If you're committing yourself to a certain cloud provider, you have to know how to evaluate their cloud security footing. First, investigate encryption and access controls – make sure they're up to industry standards. Make sure you understand their compliance certifications and data handling practices. Look into any data breaches they've had and how they responded. How transparent are they generally and specifically? All these are crucial to evaluating cloud data security.

What simple actions can you take to secure your data in the cloud?

It might be annoying, but one of the simplest steps you can take to secure your cloud data is to have strong, unique passwords that change frequently. Enabling multi-factor authentication is also a relatively simple way to keep cloud data secure. Learning to encrypt files before uploading them can help, as can exercising caution about sharing access. Knowing how to read and review access logs is crucial too.

Who should take this data security in the cloud course?

This cloud data security course is excellent for non-technical professionals as well as technical, IT-related employees. Aspiring cybersecurity professionals can take this course to learn the fundamentals of their future career field, but non-technical professionals like project managers or end users in a company should learn to keep their cloud network safe. This course teaches the basic vocabulary, concepts and actions everyone should know to keep data in the cloud safe and secure.

Who is this for?

This Fundamental Data Security in the Cloud training is considered associate-level training designed for security professionals or newcomers to the field. Use it as a training resource for new or aspiring security professionals, or experienced security pros who are new to the cloud.

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Download the free Fundamental Data Security in the Cloud Online Training study plan to complete this course in about 5 hours.

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