Build a strong cloud foundation with hands-on training

OffSec Learning Path: Cloud Essentials

Master the fundamentals of cloud environments, proactively addressing security challenges from the start. Delve into containers, AWS, and Kubernetes, preparing for advanced cloud security roles. Learners will:

Understand common cloud configuration weaknesses
Develop secure cloud design strategies
Build essential cloud security awareness

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One of three cloud security Learning Paths

Introduction to Cloud Security

Cloud Essentials Security Training

Offensive Cloud Foundations

Strengthen your cloud security proficiency

This Learning Path trains learners on foundational concepts, emphasizing secure cloud practices. Develop a security-centric understanding of essential cloud technologies to confidently tackle real-world cloud challenges.

Who is this Learning Path for?

Developers and engineers seeking to build secure cloud applications
Security professionals expanding their knowledge of cloud environments
Ambitious learners ready to strengthen their cloud skills with a security force

Learning objectives

Develop an in-depth understanding of container technologies and orchestration
Navigate, configure, and secure AWS services
Master Kubernetes fundamentals for efficient cloud deployments
Build a strong security mindset when working with cloud infrastructure

Topics covered in the Cloud Essentials Learning Path

Introduction to AWS

Introduce the foundational services provided by AWS: S3, VPC, IAM, ec2, Lambda, Route53, ELB, CloudTrail, ECS, and EKS.

Cloud Architecture Fundamentals

Introduce Cloud Architecture terminology and concepts for a secure architecture. Concepts and Terminology might include ephemeral components and designs, SaaS vs PaaS vs IaaS, Microservices, Infrastructure as Code, Secrets Management, CI/CD pipelines, Serverless components and design, RBAC, Cloud Native Landscape, and community driven application and system standards.

Containers and Containerization

Introduction on how to use docker and podman to start a container. Focus on mounting volumes and interacting with the container. Introduce container images, how to build them with Buildah, and how to build them with Docker.

Kubernetes Basics

Introducing declarative and imperative kubectl, starting to use deployments and services, introducing pods and different kubernetes implementations and concepts.

Cloud Security Best Practices

Learn the foundations of cloud security through topics that include Kubernetes, dashboards, sockets, and containers.

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Cloud Essentials overview

modules

hours of content (approx.)

30+

skills

Earning an OffSec Learning Badge

Showcase your growing secure coding proficiency! Upon completing 80% of the Cloud Essentials Learning Path, you'll receive an exclusive OffSec badge signifying:

Secure foundation: Knowledge of core cloud technologies with security emphasis
Industry recognition: Adds an OffSec achievement to your skillset
Continued growth: OffSec badges signify a commitment to learning