The Lead Cloud Security Manager training course enables participants to develop the competence needed to implement and manage a cloud security program by following widely recognized best practices.
Learning Objectives
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a cloud security program
- Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
- Gain the ability to interpret the guidelines of ISO/IEC 27017 and ISO/IEC 27018 in the specific context of an organization
- Develop the necessary knowledge and competence to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining a cloud security program
- Acquire the practical knowledge to advise an organization in managing a cloud security program by following best practices
Why should you attend?
The growing number of organizations that support remote work has increased the use of cloud computing services, which has, in turn, increased the demand for a secure cloud infrastructure proportionally.
This training course is designed to help participants acquire the knowledge and skills needed to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining a cloud security program based on ISO/IEC 27017 and ISO/IEC 27018. It provides a comprehensive elaboration of cloud computing concepts and principles, cloud computing security risk management, cloud-specific controls, cloud security incident management, and cloud security testing.
The training course is followed by the certification exam. If you successfully pass it, you can apply for a “PECB Certified Lead Cloud Security Manager” credential. A PECB Lead Cloud Security Manager Certificate demonstrates your ability and competencies to manage a cloud security program based on best practices.
Who should attend?
- Cloud security and information security professionals seeking to manage a cloud security program
- Managers or consultants seeking to master cloud security best practices
- Individuals responsible for maintaining and managing a cloud security program
- Technical experts seeking to enhance their cloud security knowledge
- Cloud security expert advisors
Educational Approach
- The training course contains essay-type exercises, multiple-choice quizzes, and examples of cloud security best practices.
- The participants are encouraged to communicate with each other and engage in discussions when completing quizzes and exercises.
- The exercises are based on a case study.
- The structure of the quizzes is similar to that of the certification exam
Prerequisites
The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27017 and ISO/IEC 27018 and a general knowledge of cloud computing concepts
Training Course Structure
Introduction to ISO/IEC 27017 and ISO/IEC 27018, and the initiation of a cloud security program
- Training course objectives and structure
- Standards and regulatory frameworks
- Fundamental cloud computing concepts and principles
- Understanding the organization’s cloud computing architecture
- Information security roles and responsibilities related to cloud computing
- Information security policy for cloud computing
Cloud computing security risk management and cloud-specific controls
- Cloud computing security risk management
- Selection and design of cloud-specific controls
- Implementation of cloud-specific controls (part 1
Documented information management and cloud security awareness and training
- Implementation of cloud-specific controls (part 2)
- Documented information management in the cloud
- Cloud security awareness and training
Cloud security incident management, testing, monitoring, and continual improvement
- Cloud security incident management
- Cloud security testing
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
- Continual improvement
- Closing of the training course
Certification Exam
- Exam Duration : 3 hours
Examination
The “PECB Certified Lead Cloud Security Manager” exam meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of cloud computing
- Domain 2: Information security policy for cloud computing and documented information management
- Domain 3: Cloud computing security risk management
- Domain 4: Cloud-specific controls based on ISO/IEC 27017 and ISO/IEC 27018 and best practices
- Domain 5: Cloud security awareness, training, roles, and responsibilities
- Domain 6: Cloud security incident management
- Domain 7: Cloud security testing, monitoring, and continual improvement
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
Certification
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the relevant requirements.
For more information about the Cloud Security Manager certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB Cloud Security Manager Certifications are as follows:
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PECB Certified Lead Cloud Security Manager Training
The cloud security project experience should follow best implementation and management practices and include the following activities:
- Implementing a cloud security program
- Managing a cloud security program
- Managing documented information in the cloud
- Monitoring the cloud security performance
- Managing a cloud security team
