Wgu D485 - Cloud Security Syllabus D485 Learning Objectives and Resources With Complete Solution.

Syllabus: D485 Cloud Security
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Assessments:
DGN1 TASK 1: Cloud Security Implementation Plan And
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Presentation
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Average Completion Time: 12 weeks b7 b7 b7 b7




Course Prerequisites
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● D483 Security Operations b7 b7




Course Description b7




Cloud Security prepares learners to design solutions for cloud-based platforms and
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operations that maintain data availability while protecting the confidentiality and
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integrity of information. Course topics include cloud service models, deployment
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methods, identity and access management (IAM) strategies, auditing and
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monitoring strategies, assessing and mitigating common cloud security threats, and
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managing compliance and regulation requirements. The course also offers hands-
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on experience deploying and assessing IAM controls in a cloud environment.
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Learning Objectives b7




• Design secure cloud solutions for data protection.
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• Implements secure identity and access management cloud solutions for data b7 b7 b7 b7 b7 b7 b7 b7 b7




protection.
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• Analyzes a risk management plan for threat mitigation countermeasures in the
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cloud.
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Learning Resources b7




• Chapple, M., & Seidl, M. (2023). (ISC)2 CCSP certified cloud security
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professional official study guide. Sybex. (3rd ed.)
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https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=3375845&si
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• Copeland, M., Soh, J., Puca, A., & Harris, M. (2020). Microsoft Azure: Planning,
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Deploying, and Managing the Cloud. (2nd Edition). Springer.
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https://wgu.percipio.com/books/3066d572-95c9-49c4-ac7d-
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• Estrin, E. (2022). Cloud security handbook: Find out how to effectively secure
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cloud environments using AWS, Azure, and GCP. Packt Publishing.
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• National Institute of Standards and Technology. (n.d.). NIST cybersecurity g
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framework (CSF).
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https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework
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to Support the Performance Assessment
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Student Course Page (WGU Portal) g
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The WGU student portal course page has a lot of resources contained within it.
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Please review the following sections for more resources, information, and context
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related to the course.
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● Go to Course Materials: This button will take you to the course materials such
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schedule.
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assigned course instructor information, office hours, email, and appointment
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scheduling link.
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