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Identify the implications of cloud based security systems
Identify the implications of cloud based security systems
Module
National Code
VU23307
VU23307
State Code
AZ612
AZ612
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/06/2023
Field of Education
029901 - Security Science
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify cyber security implications of using cloud-based services and develop a working knowledge of cloud architecture and design.
It requires the ability to successfully maintain and secure cloud service and troubleshoot common cyber security issues related to managing cloud environments.
The unit applies to cyber security practitioners and support their ability to work with cloud based security systems.
No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of accreditation.
It requires the ability to successfully maintain and secure cloud service and troubleshoot common cyber security issues related to managing cloud environments.
The unit applies to cyber security practitioners and support their ability to work with cloud based security systems.
No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of accreditation.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Identify key features, design and consequences of cloud-based environments.
- Different cloud architectures and models are compared and contrasts identified
- Implications, limitations and consequences of high availability and scaling in cloud environments are explained
- Testing techniques for cloud environments are identified
- Limitations of testing techniques across different cloud environments are defined
- Sandboxes for cloud infrastructure using cloud services are created
Determine the best mechanism and techniques to secure cloud networks
- Mechanisms used for securing cloud networks are identified
- Appropriate application security and Operating System (OS) controls in cloud environments are applied
- Appropriate compliance controls in cloud environments to protect data are applied
- Cloud security services required to meet business needs are identified
Identify mechanism and techniques used to operate and support cloud environments
- Logging, monitoring and alerting to protect cloud environments are identified and configured
- Policies, procedures and techniques to maintain cloud environment security are determined
- Mechanisms and business requirements to performing disaster recovery tasks in a cloud environment are identified
- Ways to perform cloud migrations and their limitations are identified
- Security monitoring services and tools that align with business needs are investigated and documented
Determine the best way to troubleshoot cloud-related issues
- Methods to troubleshoot common security issues in cloud environments are defined
- Methods to troubleshoot common deployment issues in cloud environments are identified
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGT52 | 22610VIC | Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security | Accredited course |