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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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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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https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=3198558&si
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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
• Various Linked Supplemental Activities in the Course Material and Resources b7 g b7 g b7 g g
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to Support the Performance Assessment
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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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as the e-textbook.
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● Explore Cohort Offerings: This button will allow the student to view the g
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live cohort offerings and register for one or more cohorts that fit your
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schedule.
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● Instructor information: This section will allow the student to review the b7 g g
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assigned course instructor information, office hours, email, and appointment
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scheduling link.
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● Course Tips/Announcements: These buttons will allow the student to review b7 g g
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any tips or announcements from the instructor team related to the course.
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● Course Search: This button will allow the student to review all the articles b7 g g
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and additional resources posted by the instructor team for the course (this
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includes recorded cohorts, study guides, and other long-term tips).
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● Course Chatter: This section allows students to post tips and ask general b7 g b7 g b7 g b7 g b7 g b7 g b7 g b7 g b7 g b7 g b7 g
questions. This is a forum and is moderated by the instructor team. Not all advice
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works for all students, so students should use caution if following advice from
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other students. Course instructors can answer questions in course chatter.
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However, some questions are better suited on a one to-one basis with the
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student’s instructor.
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