CloudGuard Security Program

Course Description

Welcome to the comprehensive CloudGuard Security Program, an advanced course designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle the complex security challenges in cloud environments. This program, offered by CheckPoint, delves deep into workload protection and application security, providing you with a thorough understanding of Check Point's cutting-edge solutions.

What students will learn from the course

• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity challenges in cloud environments
• Comprehensive understanding of Check Point's CloudGuard solutions
• Practical skills in deploying and configuring various CloudGuard components
• Expertise in container security, serverless security, and application security
• Proficiency in shifting security practices to the left in the development cycle
• Hands-on experience with CloudGuard Workload Protection, ShiftLeft, and AppSec
• Skills to protect cloud assets and workloads across multi-cloud environments

Pre-requisites or skills necessary to complete the course

While there are no specific prerequisites listed for this course, it is recommended that students have:

• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles
• Some experience with containerization and serverless architectures
• Basic knowledge of application development and API concepts

What the course will cover

• Introduction to cybersecurity in the cloud
• Security challenges of cloud workloads
• CloudGuard Workload Protection
• Container Security (Runtime Protection, Image Assurance, Admission Control)
• Threat Intelligence and Posture Management
• Shifting security to the left with CloudGuard ShiftLeft
• Serverless Security for AWS Lambda
• Application Security and API Protection
• Deployment and configuration of CloudGuard solutions
• Customization of AppSec policies

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for:

• Cloud security professionals
• DevOps engineers
• Application developers with a focus on security
• IT administrators managing cloud infrastructures
• Cybersecurity specialists looking to expand their cloud security skills
• Anyone interested in advancing their career in cloud-native security

How learners can use these skills in the real world

The skills acquired in this course are directly applicable to real-world scenarios, enabling learners to:

• Secure cloud workloads and applications in multi-cloud environments
• Implement container and serverless security measures
• Integrate security practices earlier in the development lifecycle
• Protect APIs and web applications from various threats
• Manage and improve security posture across cloud infrastructures
• Troubleshoot and optimize cloud security deployments
• Contribute to the overall cybersecurity strategy of organizations leveraging cloud technologies

Syllabus

1. Chapter 1: Program Introduction
2. Chapter 2: Introduction to Workload Protection and Application Security
3. Chapter 3: CloudGuard Workload Protection - Container Security
4. Chapter 4: Shifting Protection to the Left with CloudGuard ShiftLeft
5. Chapter 5: CloudGuard Workload Protection - Serverless Security
6. Chapter 6: CloudGuard Application Security and API Protection
7. Chapter 7: Program Summary

By enrolling in this course, you'll gain the expertise needed to confidently automate security, prevent threats, and manage posture across your multi-cloud environment using Check Point CloudGuard. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your cloud security skills and become an indispensable asset in the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity.