CYB602
Cloud Security Architecture & Operations
Course Description
Security architecture, shared responsibility models, and operational security across major cloud platforms.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply shared responsibility models across cloud service types
- Design secure cloud architectures
- Evaluate IAM, logging, and encryption controls
Course Schedule
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | Cloud Service Models and Architecture |
| 3-4 | Identity and Access Management |
| 5-6 | Data Protection and Encryption |
| 7-8 | Monitoring and Incident Response in the Cloud |
| 9-10 | Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Considerations |
| 11-12 | Cloud Security Architecture Project |
Assessment & Grading
| Assessment | Weight |
|---|---|
| Lab Exercises | 35% |
| Architecture Design Project | 35% |
| Research Brief | 20% |
| Participation | 10% |
Required Textbooks
- NIST Cloud Security Guidance and curated practitioner readings