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Duration 28 hours
Course Outline
Foundations of Security in Platform Engineering
- Recognizing the critical role of security.
- Essential concepts in information security.
- The influence of security on platform engineering processes.
Principles of Secure Design
- The concept of security by design.
- Defense in depth strategies.
- Application of least privilege and secure defaults.
Regulatory Compliance and Standards
- Overview of key compliance obligations (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
- Aligning platform engineering practices with legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Monitoring for continuous compliance.
Secure Development Lifecycle
- Embedding security into the development workflow.
- Threat modeling and risk assessment techniques.
- Security testing and rigorous code reviews.
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Core principles of IAM.
- Implementation of authentication and authorization mechanisms.
- Administration of identities and access controls.
Data Protection and Encryption
- Strategies for data classification and protection.
- Encryption standards and industry best practices.
- Key management and securing data at rest and in transit.
Network Security and Segmentation
- Network architecture and secure communication protocols.
- Firewalls, VPNs, and additional security appliances.
- Micro-segmentation and zero trust network architectures.
Incident Response and Recovery
- Preparation for potential security incidents.
- Effective strategies for incident response.
- Planning and executing disaster recovery.
Security Audits and Penetration Testing
- Conducting comprehensive security audits.
- Methodologies for penetration testing.
- Remediation processes and follow-up actions.
Emerging Trends in Security and Compliance
- Anticipating shifts in the threat landscape.
- Security implications arising from new technologies.
- Future challenges facing platform security.
Capstone Project
- Applying security and compliance concepts to a real-world platform project.
- Designing a secure platform architecture.
- Presenting and assessing the overall security posture.
Conclusion and Path Forward
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.
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