GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA) Training in Pune/ Online

Duration of Training  : 32 Hours

Batch type  :  Weekdays/Weekends

Mode of Training  :  Classroom/Online/Corporate Training

Why Radical Technologies

The GCSA (GIAC Cloud Security Automation) is designed to validate skills related to cloud security, specifically focusing on the automation and orchestration of security operations in cloud environments. Training Includes cloud infrastructure security, continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) security, identity and access management (IAM), and more.

Module 1: Cloud Security Fundamentals (4 Hours)

Introduction to Cloud Computing and Security

Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

• • Cloud Deployment Models (Public, Private, Hybrid, Community)
  • Shared Responsibility Model in Cloud Security

Key Cloud Security Concepts

• • Virtualization Security, Container Security
  • Secure Networking and Microsegmentation
  • Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Overview

Module 2: Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM) (4 Hours)

IAM Fundamentals

• • Principles of Identity and Access Management
  • IAM Roles, Policies, and Permissions in Cloud Providers

Securing Cloud IAM

• • Least Privilege Principle and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Configuring Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Auditing and Monitoring IAM Activities

Module 3: Cloud Infrastructure Security (4 Hours)

Cloud Infrastructure Configuration and Security

• • Hardening Cloud Compute, Storage, and Network Services
  • Securing Virtual Machines, Containers, and Serverless Functions

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security

• • Introduction to IaC Tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates
  • Best Practices for Securing IaC Templates
  • Automated Security Checks for IaC Deployments

Module 4: Cloud Security Automation and Orchestration (4 Hours)

Automating Cloud Security Operations

• • Using Cloud APIs and SDKs for Security Automation
  • Automating Incident Response and Remediation in Cloud
  • Creating Security Playbooks for Automated Responses

Orchestration Tools and Techniques

• • Introduction to Orchestration Tools: AWS Lambda, Azure Logic Apps, Google Cloud Functions
  • Automating Security Workflows with CI/CD Pipelines

Module 5: Secure DevOps and CI/CD Pipeline Security (4 Hours)

Integrating Security into CI/CD Pipelines

• • CI/CD Pipeline Overview and Security Best Practices
  • Static and Dynamic Analysis in CI/CD

Secure Software Development in Cloud

• • Implementing Secure Code Reviews and Security Testing
  • Automating Security in Build and Deployment Phases
  • Using Security Tools in CI/CD: SAST, DAST, SCA, and IAST

Module 6: Cloud Security Monitoring and Logging (4 Hours)

Cloud Logging and Monitoring Fundamentals

• • Understanding and Configuring Cloud Logs (CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Stackdriver)
  • Setting Up Cloud Security Monitoring and Alerting

Centralized Logging and SIEM Integration

• • Using Cloud Logging Services and SIEMs (Splunk, ELK Stack)
  • Monitoring Cloud Infrastructure for Security Events
  • Creating and Using Dashboards for Security Monitoring

Module 7: Cloud Network Security (4 Hours)

Cloud Networking Concepts

• • Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), Subnets, Security Groups
  • Configuring Cloud Network Security: ACLs, Firewalls, Route Tables

Securing Cloud Connectivity

• • Secure VPN and Direct Connect Configurations
  • Securing API Gateway and Load Balancer Configurations
  • Implementing Secure DNS, and DDoS Protection

Module 8: Cloud Data Security (4 Hours)

Cloud Data Protection and Encryption

• • Encryption Techniques: At Rest and In Transit
  • Key Management Services (KMS) in Cloud Providers
  • Configuring and Managing Encryption Keys and Secrets

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in Cloud

• • Implementing DLP Policies and Monitoring
  • Data Classification and Access Control in Cloud Storage

Module 9: Incident Response in Cloud Environments (4 Hours)

Cloud Incident Response Frameworks

• • Preparing for Cloud Incident Response
  • Incident Response Lifecycle: Preparation, Detection, Containment, Eradication, Recovery

Automating Incident Response

• • Using Cloud-native Tools for Incident Response
  • Creating Automated Response Playbooks with Lambda Functions, Azure Runbooks
  • Forensics and Evidence Collection in Cloud Environments

Module 10: Security Compliance and Governance in Cloud (4 Hours)

Cloud Compliance Frameworks

• • Understanding Cloud Compliance Standards: PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, ISO 27001
  • Implementing Compliance Controls in Cloud Environments
  • Using Compliance Tools and Services (AWS Config, Azure Policy)

Cloud Governance and Risk Management

• • Setting Up Cloud Governance Frameworks
  • Managing Cloud Risks and Performing Cloud Audits
  • Using Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Tools

Module 11: Capstone Project and Case Studies (4 Hours)

Capstone Project

• • Designing and Implementing a Secure Cloud Environment
  • Using Automation to Enforce Security Policies
  • Monitoring and Responding to Simulated Cloud Security Incidents

Real-World Case Studies

• • Analyzing Real Cloud Security Incidents
  • Lessons Learned and Best Practices in Cloud Security

Prerequisites:                                                              

• Basic knowledge of cloud computing concepts and services.
• Familiarity with security fundamentals and principles.

Training Approach:

• The course combines theoretical concepts with hands-on labs and exercises.
• Participants will work on real-world cloud security scenarios and automated responses.
• Use of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) for practical demonstrations.

• Microservice Security

Understanding of microservice architecture and implementation in a DevOps environment. The candidate will show familiarity with the architecture’s attack surface and appropriate security controls used in various architectural designs and conditions.

• Cloud Security Fundamentals

Basic knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud architecture components, Identity and Access Management, usage of the command-line interface, as well as general knowledge of how to secure the environment.

• Cloud Security Monitoring

Understanding of tools for monitoring and assessing a cloud environment. The candidate will show familiarity with tools that perform vulnerability assessments, threat detection, compliance benchmarking, audit logging, log evaluation, and network collection.

• Compliance as Code

Understanding of the Secure DevOps auditing controls and how to leverage automated scanners to automate policy requirements.

• Configuration Management as Code

Understanding of managing infrastructure using programmable configuration management toolsets. The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the new attack surfaces presented by CI, CD, and CM tools and familiarity with techniques for how to harden these tools.

• Container Security

Understanding of container security issues, hardening containerized environments, container orchestration tools, and running these workloads in the cloud.

• Continuous Security Monitoring

Understanding of what metrics and monitoring tools are needed to inform security efforts in cloud and DevOps environments. The candidate will show familiarity with how this data is collected, parsing log files, network collection, setting thresholds, and alerting the security team.

• Data Protection and Secrets Management

Understanding of cloud facilities used for storing and securing data at rest and securing data in motion. The candidate will also show the ability to select appropriate encryption configurations, and familiarity with key management options and practices, and secrets management practices.

• Deployment Orchestration and Secure Content Delivery

Understanding of deployment patterns, such as canary and blue/green deployment processes, their benefits, and how to choose which approach is appropriate for a given situation. The candidate will demonstrate familiarity with the purposes and issues involved with using Content Delivery Networks (CDN). The candidate will show understanding of methods to safely bypass the Same Origin Policy, CDN configuration practices and issues, and demonstrate ways that access to CDN content can be controlled securely.

• DevOps Fundamentals

Familiarity with Secure DevOps fundamentals and culture, including terminology, automation, cloud infrastructure integration, and security risks.

• DevSecOps Security Controls

Understanding of the DevOps deployment pipeline and security considerations for each step of the Continuous Delivery and Continuous Integration processes.

• Runtime Security Automation

Understanding of virtual patching in the cloud using Security as a Service, such as the Web Application Firewall. The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of how to configure those services to protect against common website attacks.

• Secure Infrastructure as Code

Understanding of setting up and managing cloud infrastructure via code. The candidate will show familiarity with cloud provider and third-party tools used to manage cloud infrastructure resources.

• Securing Cloud Architecture

Understanding of securing cloud architecture using Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment / Continuous Delivery pipelines. The candidate will show familiarity with Azure and AWS toolsets to track work items, code, test, build, and release, and how each stage is secured and automated.

• Serverless Security

Familiarity with serverless architectures, their features, advantages, security concerns, and tactics for deploying effective security in serverless implementations.

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