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Module 2: Cloud-Native Security & DevSecOps

Overview

This module focuses on securing cloud infrastructure and integrating security into modern development workflows. Students will learn how to protect multi-cloud environments and implement security automation throughout the software development lifecycle.

Learning Duration

[To be determined]

Prerequisites

• Basic cloud computing knowledge
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts
• Familiarity with containerization

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Topics

2.1 Securing Multi-Cloud Environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Key Concepts:

• Cloud security shared responsibility model
• Cloud-specific security services
• Multi-cloud security challenges
• Cloud identity and access management

Content Areas:

• AWS security architecture (IAM, VPC, Security Groups)
• Azure security fundamentals (Azure AD, NSG, Azure Security Center)
• GCP security architecture (Cloud IAM, VPC, Security Command Center)
• Cross-cloud security management
• Cloud encryption strategies (data at rest, in transit)

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2.2 CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management) & CWPP (Cloud Workload Protection)

Key Concepts:

• Cloud Security Posture Management
• Cloud Workload Protection Platforms
• Configuration drift detection
• Compliance monitoring

Content Areas:

• CSPM tools and capabilities
• CWPP implementation strategies
• Misconfig uration detection and remediation
• Compliance-as-Code
• Cloud security benchmarks (CIS, NIST)

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2.3 Shift-Left Security: Integrating Security into CI/CD

Key Concepts:

• Shift-Left security philosophy
• Security testing automation
• Infrastructure as Code security
• Secrets management

Content Areas:

• Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
• Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
• Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
• IaC scanning (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Secrets detection and management
• Security gates in pipelines

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2.4 Container & Kubernetes Security Essentials

Key Concepts:

• Container image security
• Kubernetes security architecture
• Runtime protection
• Service mesh security

Content Areas:

• Container image scanning and hardening
• Kubernetes RBAC and network policies
• Pod security standards
• Runtime security monitoring
• Service mesh implementation (Istio, Linkerd)
• Secrets management in Kubernetes

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Hands-on Labs

Lab 1: AWS Security Configuration

Objective: [To be added] Duration: [To be added] Steps: [To be added]

Lab 2: CI/CD Security Pipeline

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Lab 3: Kubernetes Security Hardening

Objective: [To be added] Duration: [To be added] Steps: [To be added]

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Case Studies

Case Study 1: Multi-Cloud Security Implementation

Challenge: [To be added] Solution: [To be added] Results: [To be added]

Case Study 2: DevSecOps Transformation

Challenge: [To be added] Solution: [To be added] Results: [To be added]

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Assessment

Quiz Questions

• [To be added]

Project Assignment

Title: Build a Secure CI/CD Pipeline Description: [To be added] Deliverables: [To be added]

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Resources

Required Reading

• [Cloud provider security documentation]
• [DevSecOps best practices]
• [To be added]

Recommended Tools

• CSPM: Prisma Cloud, Wiz, Orca Security
• Container Security: Aqua, Sysdig, Snyk
• SAST/DAST: SonarQube, Checkmarx, Veracode
• IaC Security: Checkov, tfsec, Bridgecrew

Further Learning

• [Cloud security certifications]
• [Kubernetes security resources]
• [DevSecOps training]

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Last Updated: 2026-01-07