Cloud Automation and Misconfiguration Foundations

Cloud Automation and Misconfiguration Foundations

Automate securely, deploy confidently: Building cloud foundations that last

Cloud automation has revolutionized how organizations deploy and manage infrastructure, but it has also introduced new security challenges through potential misconfigurations. This learning path provides security professionals with foundational knowledge of cloud automation techniques, their security implications, and strategies to prevent common misconfigurations. Learners will:

  • Develop practical understanding of DevOps processes and CI/CD pipelines

  • Gain hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform

  • Learn to identify and exploit common CI/CD vulnerabilities and misconfigurations

  • Build skills to implement secure automation practices in cloud environments

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Strengthen cloud security through automation best practices

This Learning Path covers key tools like Terraform and CI/CD security, helping cybersecurity pros prevent misconfigurations and reduce risk through automation.

Key modules in Cloud Automation and Misconfiguration Foundations

Key modules in Cloud Automation and Misconfiguration Foundations
    • Syllabus

Cloud Automation and Misconfiguration Foundations

  • 9 modules
  • 73 hours of content (approx.)
  • 7 skills

Who is this Learning Path for?

  • Network penetration testers looking to expand their skills into cloud environments
  • Cloud engineers and DevSecOps professionals seeking to understand Kubernetes security implications
  • Software developers wanting to understand security implications of CI/CD pipelines
  • Security analysts responsible for cloud infrastructure assessment
  • IT professionals transitioning to cloud security roles with automation responsibilities

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the principles and benefits of DevOps in cloud automation
  • Identify common cloud misconfigurations and their security implications
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform
  • Apply best practices for CI/CD pipelines to enhance automation security
  • Recognize and address vulnerable points in continuous integration workflows
  • Learn to detect and exploit leaked secrets in deployment pipelines
  • Develop strategies for hardening applications in CI environments
Cloud Automation andMisconfiguration Foundations

Earning an OffSec Learning Badge

Showcase your cloud automation security knowledge! Upon completing 80% of the Cloud Automation and Misconfiguration Foundations Learning Path, you'll receive an exclusive OffSec badge signifying:

  • Cloud automation fundamentals: Demonstrated understanding of essential infrastructure automation concepts
  • Security awareness: Recognition of common misconfigurations and their security implications
  • Practical experience: Hands-on familiarity with IaC tools and secure CI/CD implementations

Why train your team with OffSec?

Security-first approach

Learn cloud automation with cybersecurity considerations as the priority

Practical perspective

Understand both defensive and offensive aspects of cloud automation security

Real-world relevance

Focus on actual misconfigurations and vulnerabilities commonly found in production environments

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