Lead Cloud Security Manager: managing cloud security
The cloud redistributes responsibilities without eliminating risks. Connect architecture, identities and data protection to structure security decisions. Strengthen your ability to analyse cloud environments and coordinate protective measures with the relevant teams.
- Duration
- 4.5 days 31 hours
- Code
- LCSM Code
- Certification
- PECB Certified Lead Cloud Security Manager Certification
Accredited training for the PECB Certified Lead Cloud Security Manager certification.
Presentation
As more organisations adopt remote working, the need to secure IT services hosted in the cloud is increasing significantly. PECB Lead Cloud Security Manager training develops the knowledge and skills required to manage security effectively in cloud computing environments.
It covers a wide range of cloud security management topics, including risk assessment, security controls, compliance (ISO 27017 | ISO 27018) and incident management. It also provides practical guidance on implementing security measures and monitoring and managing security on an ongoing basis.
This 5-day course is intended for IT professionals, security managers and anyone seeking to implement security management processes. It also enables you to take the official PECB Lead Cloud Security Manager examination and receive certification afterwards (see the Certification tab for details).
Objectives
By the end of Lead Cloud Security Manager training, you will be able to:
- Understand the principles and techniques used to implement and manage an effective cloud security programme;
- Understand the relationships between ISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018 and other regulations;
- Analyse ISO/IEC 27017 and ISO/IEC 27018 requirements in an organisation's specific context;
- Develop the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, manage, monitor and maintain a cloud security programme;
- Develop the technical background to advise an organisation on managing a cloud security programme according to best practices;
- Pass the PECB Certified Lead Cloud Security Manager examination and earn one of the 4 associated certifications.
Program
Day 1: introduction to ISO 27017 | 27018 and a cloud security programme
- Detailed review of course objectives and delivery.
- ISO 27017 and ISO 27018 and related regulations.
- Cloud computing principles and concepts.
- Cloud architecture components.
- Cloud information security roles and responsibilities.
- Establishing a cloud information security policy.
Day 2: managing security risks and implementing cloud-specific solutions
- Stages of cloud security risk management.
- Selecting and planning actions.
- Implementing these actions for the cloud (part 1).
Day 3: managing documented information and raising staff awareness
- Implementing cloud security actions (part 2).
- Establishing documented information management in the cloud.
- Raising staff awareness and providing training on secure cloud use.
Day 4: security incident management, testing, monitoring and continual improvement
- Steps for establishing cloud security incident management.
- Cloud security testing.
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation.
- The continual improvement process.
Day 5: PECB certification examination
- Revision exercises and preparatory multiple-choice questions.
- Take the Lead Cloud Security Manager certification examination (duration: 3 hours).
Please note: PECB Lead Cloud Security Manager course materials and the examination are available only in English.
Audience
This course is intended for:
- IT professionals responsible for information security in cloud computing;
- Managers and consultants seeking to master cloud security best practices;
- Anyone responsible for maintaining and managing a cloud security programme;
- Technical experts and consultants seeking deeper cloud security knowledge.
Prerequisites
Lead Cloud Security Manager training requires:
- Knowledge of ISO 27017 and ISO 27018 fundamentals;
- Knowledge of cloud computing fundamentals.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Quiz / multiple-choice questions
- Case study
Course highlights
Practical exercises based on real cases with 500 pages of documentation; 31 CPD credits; PECB certification examination included in the course price; if you fail, retake it free of charge within 12 months.
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