Why Should You Attend?
This course bridges the gap between basic cloud familiarity and the specialized mindset required to defend modern cloud environments. Whether you are a system or network administrator transitioning to the cloud, a security professional tasked with protecting cloud infrastructure, or a compliance officer needing to understand cloud-specific risks, this course will transform your approach to cloud security.
You will learn to see past the simplicity of the management console, harden misconfigurations before they become breaches, and master the principles of identity, network, and data protection across AWS and GCP with a defender’s precision.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:
System and network administrators responsible for deploying and managing workloads in AWS or GCP who need to integrate security from the ground up
Security analysts and SOC team members transitioning from on-premise environments who must learn to monitor, detect, and respond to cloud-native threats
Compliance and risk officers tasked with governing cloud environments who need to understand the shared responsibility model and cloud-specific control frameworks
IT professionals seeking to pivot into cloud security who require a structured, hands-on foundation in identity management, network controls, and data protection
Security consultants and auditors who need to assess cloud configurations against industry best practices and identify critical misconfigurations before attackers do
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this training course, participants will be able to:
Explain cloud security service models and the shared responsibility model, and identify the role of analysts in securing cloud environments
Apply cloud data security practices, detect lateral movement and crypto mining attacks, and effectively isolate and mitigate cloud-based threats
Utilize security tools and monitoring techniques in AWS and Azure, including AWS IAM policies, CloudWatch, and Azure security monitoring, to safeguard cloud infrastructures
Implement secure practices for Kubernetes and Docker, including encryption, scaling, and persistent data management, while securing containers in cloud environments
Educational Approach
The course includes theory foundations, hands-on labs, and practical exercises that merge knowledge with applied skill.
Participants are strongly encouraged to interact with one another, exchange ideas, and actively participate in discussions.
Prerequisites
Candidates are expected to possess a solid foundation of core IT and networking concepts, as this background is essential for applying cloud security principles effectively. Familiarity with basic command-line operations, fundamental networking such as TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/S, and general system administration concepts is expected. This foundational knowledge will enable participants to fully engage with the course’s hands-on, lab-driven learning environment.
The course covers five days of content, with the certification exam on the fifth day. In the self-study format you cover the same material at your own pace.
Yes. The course fee includes the PECB certification and examination fees, plus one free exam retake within 12 months.
Candidates are expected to possess a solid foundation of core IT and networking concepts, as this background is essential for applying cloud security principles effectively. Familiarity with basic command-line operations, fundamental networking such as TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/S, and general system administration concepts is expected. This foundational knowledge will enable participants to fully engage with the course’s hands-on, lab-driven learning environment.
It is available as self-study (English). Choose the format and language before adding the course to your cart.
There is no scheduled live class for this course at the moment. Organizations that want a dedicated live session can contact us at [email protected].
PECB issues the certificate. After passing the exam you can apply for the “PECB Certified Cloud Security Analyst” credential. Horus Academy is a PECB Authorized Silver Partner and does not issue the certificate itself.
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The “PECB Certified Cloud Security Analyst” exam fully meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Cloud security fundamentals, governance, and compliance
Domain 2: Identity and access management and cloud data security
Domain 3: Cloud threat detection, lateral movement, and attack isolation
Domain 4: Cloud security monitoring and log management
Domain 5: Container security with Docker and Kubernetes
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
The requirements for the “PECB Certified Cloud Security Analyst” certification are:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | Cloud security project experience | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certified Cloud Security Provisional Analyst | PECB Certified Cloud Security Analyst exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified Cloud Security Analyst | PECB Certified Cloud Security Analyst exam or equivalent | Five years: two years in cloud security | At least 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
The cloud security activities should follow best practices and include the following:
Course agenda
Day 1: Cloud security, governance, and identity access management
Day 2: Data security and cloud threats
Day 3: AWS and Azure security operating
Day 4: Docker and Kubernetes in the cloud
Day 5: Certification exam
