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Course Outline
Foundations of Security in Platform Engineering
- Recognizing the critical role of security
- Core principles of information security
- The influence of security on platform engineering practices
Principles of Secure Design
- Embedding security from the outset
- Layered defense strategies
- Least privilege models and secure default configurations
Compliance Standards and Regulatory Frameworks
- Surveying key compliance obligations (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
- Aligning platform engineering with legal and regulatory expectations
- Ongoing compliance monitoring practices
Secure Development Lifecycle
- Weaving security into the development workflow
- Threat modeling and risk evaluation
- Security testing and code review processes
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Key principles of IAM
- Deploying authentication and authorization mechanisms
- Administering identities and access policies
Data Protection and Encryption
- Data classification and protective strategies
- Encryption standards and industry best practices
- Key management and securing data at rest and in transit
Network Security and Segmentation
- Network architecture and secure communication protocols
- Firewalls, VPNs, and additional security tools
- Micro-segmentation and zero-trust network architectures
Incident Response and Recovery
- Readiness for security incidents
- Effective incident response methodologies
- Disaster recovery planning and implementation
Security Audits and Penetration Testing
- Executing security audits
- Penetration testing approaches
- Remediation strategies and follow-up procedures
Emerging Trends in Security and Compliance
- Anticipating the evolving threat landscape
- Security considerations for new technologies
- Future challenges in platform security
Capstone Project
- Applying security and compliance concepts to a real-world platform project
- Designing a secure platform architecture
- Presentation and evaluation of the security posture
Conclusion and Path Forward
Requirements
- Fundamental grasp of cybersecurity concepts
- Practical experience in networking and system administration
- Knowledge of prevalent security frameworks and compliance standards
Target Audience
- Platform Engineers
- Security Analysts
- Compliance Officers
28 Hours
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