Cloud Security and Identity Management Training in Johannesburg, South Africa by EduCore Global Skills

Module 1: Foundations of Cloud Security

Core competencies for Foundations of Cloud Security.

• Definition, scope, and purpose of cloud security in modern enterprises
• Cloud service and deployment models and their security implications
• The shared responsibility model across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
• The cloud threat landscape: misconfigurations, credential theft, insider threats, and supply chain attacks
• Security frameworks and standards: CIS Benchmarks, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CSA Cloud Controls Matrix

Module 2: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Fundamentals

Core competencies for Identity and Access Management (IAM) Fundamentals.

• Core concepts: identities, authentication, authorization, and accountability
• Users, groups, roles, service accounts, and managed identities
• Role-based (RBAC), attribute-based (ABAC), and policy-based access control
• Principle of least privilege and separation of duties
• IAM in AWS, Microsoft Entra ID, and Google Cloud IAM compared

Module 3: Authentication, Federation, and Single Sign-On

Core competencies for Authentication, Federation, and Single Sign-On.

• Multi-factor authentication, passwordless methods, and passkeys
• Federation and SSO with SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
• Directory integration: Active Directory, Entra ID, and hybrid identity
• Customer and partner identity (CIAM and B2B access)
• Session management, conditional access, and risk-based authentication

Module 4: Privileged Access and Identity Governance

Core competencies for Privileged Access and Identity Governance.

• Privileged Access Management (PAM) and just-in-time access
• Managing secrets, keys, and service credentials at scale
• Identity lifecycle management: joiners, movers, and leavers
• Access reviews, certification, and entitlement management
• Workload identity, machine identities, and non-human credential risks

Module 5: Network and Infrastructure Security

Core competencies for Network and Infrastructure Security.

• Secure network design: segmentation, security groups, NACLs, and private endpoints
• Zero-trust architecture and micro-segmentation
• Web application firewalls, DDoS protection, and API security
• Secure connectivity: VPN, private links, and bastion or identity-aware access
• Hardening virtual machines, images, and hosts

Module 6: Data Protection and Encryption

Core competencies for Data Protection and Encryption.

• Data classification, discovery, and labeling
• Encryption at rest and in transit, and key management (KMS, HSM, Key Vault)
• Customer-managed keys, BYOK, and confidential computing
• Data loss prevention, tokenization, and masking
• Data residency, sovereignty, and privacy compliance (Kenya Data Protection Act, GDPR)

Module 7: Container, Kubernetes, and Serverless Security

Core competencies for Container, Kubernetes, and Serverless Security.

• Securing container images and registries
• Kubernetes security: RBAC, pod security, network policies, and secrets
• Runtime protection and admission controls
• Serverless security risks and least-privilege function design
• Software supply chain security: SBOMs, image signing, and dependency scanning

Module 8: DevSecOps and Cloud Security Posture Management

Core competencies for DevSecOps and Cloud Security Posture Management.

• Shifting security left in CI/CD pipelines
• Infrastructure as code scanning (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation) and policy as code
• CSPM, CWPP, and CNAPP tools (Defender for Cloud, Security Hub, Security Command Center)
• Vulnerability management and patching strategies
• Continuous compliance and automated remediation

Module 9: Monitoring, Detection, and Incident Response

Core competencies for Monitoring, Detection, and Incident Response.

• Logging and audit trails: CloudTrail, Azure Activity Logs, and Cloud Audit Logs
• SIEM, SOAR, and threat detection engineering (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Chronicle)
• Detecting identity-based attacks and anomalous behavior
• Cloud incident response playbooks, forensics, and evidence preservation
• Threat modeling, MITRE ATT&CK for cloud, and red/purple team exercises

Module 10: Governance, Compliance, and Emerging Trends

Core competencies for Governance, Compliance, and Emerging Trends.

• Cloud security governance, policies, and risk management
• Multi-account and multi-subscription guardrails, landing zones, and security baselines
• Compliance and audit readiness (SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA)
• Third-party and SaaS security, and cloud vendor risk
• Emerging trends: AI security and LLM risks, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), passwordless enterprise, and post-quantum cryptography

How is Cloud Security and Identity Management Training delivered?

Cloud Security and Identity Management Training is delivered through instructor-led classroom, live online, private in-house corporate training depending on the selected cohort or organizational arrangement.

What are the fees for Cloud Security and Identity Management Training?

The published course investment is KES 80,000 and USD 3,500. Location-specific fees are shown where configured.

How long is Cloud Security and Identity Management Training?

Cloud Security and Identity Management Training runs for 5 Days unless a customized corporate schedule is agreed.

Do participants receive a certificate for Cloud Security and Identity Management Training?

Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion from EduCore Global Skills.

Where can I take Cloud Security and Identity Management Training?

Cloud Security and Identity Management Training is available in Johannesburg, South Africa. Current dates are shown only where real sessions have been configured.

Who should attend Cloud Security and Identity Management Training?

Cloud Security and Identity Management Training is designed for ICT Officers, IT Managers, Systems Administrators, Cybersecurity Teams, Digital Transformation Leads, Professionals and organizations that need practical capability in Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineering.

What are the prerequisites for Cloud Security and Identity Management Training?

No mandatory prerequisite is required unless stated in the course outline. Practical workplace experience in the subject area is helpful.