Cloud Security
Cloud Security is the practice of protecting data, applications, and infrastructure in cloud environments. It involves
identity and access management, data encryption, compliance, threat detection, and network
security to prevent unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Entry-Level
Responsibilities
Ensuring basic cloud security principles are applied to cloud infrastructure.
Assisting in securing cloud environments by following best practices.
Learning to manage cloud-based security tools and services.
Supporting security initiatives for AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms.
Certifications
CompTIA Security+
Validates foundational knowledge in cybersecurity.
Focuses on general security practices.
Emphasizes risk management principles.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
An introductory cloud certification.
Provides foundational knowledge in cloud computing.
Focuses on AWS services.
Covers security basics.
Intermediate-Level
Focus: Specializes in securing AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud environments with platform-specific security practices.
Responsibilities
Securing cloud infrastructures by implementing platform-specific security measures.
Managing identity and access controls, network security, and data protection in cloud environments.
Monitoring cloud security risks and implementing security solutions.
Collaborating with teams to enhance cloud security strategies.
Certifications
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Focuses on securing AWS cloud environments.
Covers identity and access management (IAM).
Includes data protection techniques.
Addresses infrastructure security.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Covers security practices for Azure cloud environments.
Focuses on managing identity and access.
Addresses platform security.
Advanced-Level
Focus: Mastering advanced cloud security and compliance across multiple platforms.
Responsibilities
Leading the design and implementation of secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and frameworks in cloud environments.
Managing advanced cloud security initiatives and responding to security incidents.
Mentoring junior cloud security engineers and driving cloud security strategy.
Certifications
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Comprehensive certification on cloud security.
Covers governance and risk management.
Includes compliance practices.
Focuses on securing cloud architectures across multiple platforms
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Globally recognized professional certification offered by ISACA.
Validates an IT security manager’s ability to govern and manage an enterprise’s information security program.
Focuses on information security governance, risk management, and program development.
Designed for professionals in security management roles.