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Course Outline
Introduction to Security in Platform Engineering
- Recognizing the critical role of security
- Key concepts of information security
- How security influences platform engineering
Principles of Secure Design
- Security by design methodology
- Defense in depth strategies
- Least privilege models and secure default configurations
Compliance Standards and Regulations
- Overview of key compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
- Aligning platform engineering with legal and regulatory mandates
- Maintaining continuous compliance oversight
Secure Development Lifecycle
- Embedding security into the development workflow
- Threat modeling and risk evaluation
- Security testing and code review processes
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Fundamental principles of IAM
- Setting up authentication and authorization systems
- Managing user identities and access permissions
Data Protection and Encryption
- Data classification and protection tactics
- Encryption standards and industry best practices
- Key management for data at rest and in transit
Network Security and Segmentation
- Network architecture and secure communication protocols
- Firewalls, VPNs, and additional security devices
- Micro-segmentation and zero trust network architectures
Incident Response and Recovery
- Preparation for potential security incidents
- Strategies for effective incident response
- Planning and executing disaster recovery
Security Audits and Penetration Testing
- Performing comprehensive security audits
- Methodologies for penetration testing
- Addressing findings and implementing follow-up actions
Emerging Trends in Security and Compliance
- Staying ahead of the evolving threat landscape
- Security considerations for new technologies
- Anticipating future challenges in platform security
Capstone Project
- Applying security and compliance concepts to a practical platform project
- Creating a secure platform architecture
- Presenting and assessing the overall security posture
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental cybersecurity principles
- Practical experience in networking and system administration
- Knowledge of prevalent security frameworks and compliance standards
Target Audience
- Platform engineers
- Security analysts
- Compliance officers
28 Hours
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