Cloud Automation and Misconfiguration Foundations
Automate securely, deploy confidently: Building cloud foundations that last
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Develop practical understanding of DevOps processes and CI/CD pipelines
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Gain hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
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Learn to identify and exploit common CI/CD vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
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Build skills to implement secure automation practices in cloud environments
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
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
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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