SEC502: Cloud Security Tactical Defense
About This Course
Enterprises today face a rapidly evolving threat landscape in the cloud. From misconfigured services and excessive privileges to lateral movement and data exfiltration, cloud environments require more than basic knowledge—they demand tactical defense skills.
SEC502: Cloud Security Tactical Defense™ prepares you to identify security weakness and protect data across cloud environments while address compliance challenges. Students gain experience through 40 immersive, live-fire labs and a remote capture-the-flag (CTF) challenge that reinforces real-world readiness. The course focuses on practical application, enabling you to secure identities, harden systems, detect threats, and lead response efforts with confidence.
What You'll Learn
- Identify cloud security weaknesses and risks in CSP offerings.
- Navigate challenges and choose effective cloud security controls.
- Protect sensitive data and ensure accountability with cloud logging.
- Assess CSP trustworthiness using documentation and audits.
- Secure management access and deploy native network controls.
- Perform penetration testing and leverage top CSP services.
- Communicate cloud security concepts with teams and leadership.
Entry Requirements
For success in this cloud security training course, a basic understanding of TCP/IP, network security, information security principles are helpful but not required for this course. Familiarity with the Linux command-line or common cloud technology concepts is a bonus. Participants should be proficient in written and spoken English.
There are no minimum entry requirements for years of experience in the domain, education level or age group; but participants should possess the relevant prerequisite skills mentioned above.
Please refer to our website for more details on the content taught: https://www.sans.org/cyber-security-courses/cloud-security-tactical-defense