Course : Cloud Computing Security

Seminar - 2d - 14h00 - Ref. OUD
Price : 1720 € E.T.

Cloud Computing Security






INTER
IN-HOUSE
CUSTOM

In person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. OUD
  2d - 14h00
1720 € E.T.







Course schedule

1
Introduction to Cloud Computing security

  • Definition of Cloud Computing (NIST, Burton Group).
  • Major providers and main faults already observed.
  • SecaaS (Security as a Service).
  • The keys to a secure architecture in the Cloud.

2
Virtual environment security

  • How virtualization helps security.
  • Specific threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Three security integration models: Virtual DataCenter, Hardware Appliance and Virtual Appliance.
  • Virtualization-specific security solutions.

3
Secure network access to the Cloud

  • Vulnerabilities and issues in access security.
  • Native security in IP v4, IPsec and IP v6.
  • Protocols: PPTP, L2TP, IPsec and VPN SSL.
  • Access to Cloud via the secure Web (https).
  • Vulnerabilities of Cloud clients (PC, tablets, smartphones) and browsers.

4
Work of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)

  • Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing.
  • The thirteen areas of security. The seven main threats.
  • The GRC integrated suite.
  • CloudAudit, Cloud Controls Matrix, Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire, Cloud Trust Protocol.
  • CCSK certification (Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge).

5
Cloud Computing security according to ENISA

  • Cloud risk assessment and management using the ISO 27005 standard.
  • The thirty-five risks identified by ENISA. ENISA recommendations for government Cloud security.

6
NIST recommendations for security

  • Guidelines for security and confidentiality in public cloud computing.
  • Analysis of the NIST 800-144 and NIST 800-146 standards.

7
Testing Cloud security

  • What security label for suppliers: Cobit, ISO2700x, or ISO 15401 common criteria?
  • How do you audit security in the Cloud?
  • Cloud-oriented security testing tools (Metasploit & VASTO, openVAS, xStorm, etc.).

8
Legal aspects

  • Private cloud to public cloud: Legal consequences. Responsibilities of various players.
  • Regulatory compliance (PCI-DSS, CNIL, SOX...).
  • Precautions for writing a contract.


Customer reviews
4,4 / 5
Customer reviews are based on end-of-course evaluations. The score is calculated from all evaluations within the past year. Only reviews with a textual comment are displayed.
ODON R.
07/10/25
5 / 5

Complete, understandable, sufficient.
PATRICE E.
07/10/25
4 / 5

Very good, but I'll need to look into the various standards and the CCM to get to the level I'm aiming for.
HUGUES S.
07/10/25
5 / 5

Examples of templates and standard documents could be a plus on SLAs, Cloud Compliant Matrix, etc.



Publication date : 03/01/2024


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REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 16 June, 16 June, 29 Sep., 29 Sep., 24 Nov., 24 Nov.

PARIS LA DÉFENSE
2026 : 16 June, 29 Sep., 24 Nov.