Who is this Cloud Data and Application Security course ideal for?

The course is ideal for IT professionals, security enthusiasts, and cloud practitioners, as well as anyone interested in securing data and applications in a modern cloud environment.

What background do I need to join this course?

Youdon’t have to be an expert in thecloud. Basic IT or security knowledge is useful, but the course gradually takes you through everything from fundamental cloud data concepts to practical application security skills.

Does this course help me prepare for advanced cloud security certifications?

It develops good ground-level knowledge, such as data security,application security, and governance, which is indeed aligned closely with certifications suchasCCSP or AWS Security/Azure Security.

How does this course prepare me for real-world cloud security roles?

You will developexpertisein securing cloud apps,detectingand responding to attacks, understanding AWS risk and compliance, and mastering the protection of all the other AWS cloud features that organizations can use.

What practical skills will I gain?

You’llunderstand encryption, key management, secure SDLC,DevSecOps, threat modeling, SAST/DAST testing, APIsecurity,and the OWASP Top 10 defenses, as well as data governance basics such as audit trails and SLAs.

How does this course support my cybersecurity career?

Youacquireskills in high demand for positions such as Cloud Security Analyst, AppSec Engineer,DevSecOpsSpecialist, and Security Consultant—a strong foundationfor pursuing advanced certifications.

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Cloud Data & Application Security

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Cloud Data & Application Security

This course is part of Certified Cloud Security Professional Exam Prep Specialization

Instructor: LearnKartS

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand the cloud data lifecycle, applyencryptionand key management, and use privacy andloss-preventioncontrols to protect information.
Strengthen cloud apps using secure SDLC, threat modeling,DevSecOpspractices, and security testing techniques like SAST, DAST, and validation.
Identifycloud application risks, prevent injection attacks, and secure APIs and interfaces using core OWASP principles and defensive controls.
Build governance skills through regulatory mapping, risk assessment, mitigation steps, audit trails, stewardship, and strong data management.

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There are 3 modules in this course

Protecting data and applications in the cloud is more critical than ever—and this course shows you exactly how it’s done. Cloud Data and Application Security takes you on a practical journey through the core defenses that keep cloud systems trustworthy and resilient.

Start by learning about cloud data lifecycle, how encryption and key management keep sensitive data safe, and the role of data privacy, loss prevention, and breach impacts in today's security strategies. Then move on to protecting your cloud applications. Discover secure SDLC, threat modeling & DevSecOps best practices, and security testing methods, including SAST & DAST. Learn to identify common cloud app vulnerabilities, prevent injection attacks, and strengthen APIs and interfaces using OWASP Top 10 principles. Finally, develop a strong governance mindset as you navigate regulatory requirements, risk assessment, reporting, mitigation, and key data governance strategies, including stewardship, audit trails, and SLAs. By the end, you’ll have the skills to confidently secure data and applications across any cloud environment.

Module details

This section explores how data is created, stored, transmitted, classified, encrypted, and protected throughout its lifecycle in the cloud. It covers key management, tokenization, masking, anonymization, privacy regulations, and how breaches impact real-world organizations.

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19 videos6 assignments

19 videosTotal 89 minutes

Course Introduction4 minutes
Data Lifecycle4 minutes
Data in Motion, At Rest, In Use4 minutes
Data Classification Levels5 minutes
Data Ownership5 minutes
Data Mapping5 minutes
Data Residency Requirements5 minutes
Symmetric/Asymmetric Encryption4 minutes
TLS/SSL4 minutes
Cloud Key Management5 minutes
BYOK and HYOK4 minutes
Key Rotation5 minutes
Encryption Best Practices5 minutes
Tokenization and Masking5 minutes
Data Anonymization5 minutes
DLP Tools5 minutes
Privacy Regulations5 minutes
Data Localization5 minutes
Impact of Data Breaches5 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 84 minutes

Understanding the Data Lifecycle12 minutes
Encryption and Key Management12 minutes
Data Privacy and Loss Prevention12 minutes
Understanding the Data Lifecycle18 minutes
Encryption and Key Management12 minutes
Data Privacy and Loss Prevention18 minutes

This section focuses on securing cloud applications through secure SDLC, threat modeling, DevSecOps practices, and defense against common vulnerabilities. It deepens your understanding of API security, OWASP Top 10 risks, secure design, and controls used to protect modern cloud applications.

What's included

18 videos6 assignments

18 videosTotal 86 minutes

Secure SDLC5 minutes
Threat Modeling4 minutes
Secure Design Principles4 minutes
DevSecOps5 minutes
Configuration Management5 minutes
Security testing methodologies5 minutes
OWASP Top 105 minutes
Input Validation5 minutes
Session Management5 minutes
API Security5 minutes
Injection Attacks5 minutes
Cloud App Vulnerabilities5 minutes
API Gateways5 minutes
OAuth 2.04 minutes
API Rate Limiting5 minutes
Input Filtering4 minutes
Secure Transmission5 minutes
API Monitoring5 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Secure Development Practices12 minutes
Application Vulnerabilities12 minutes
Securing APIs and Interfaces12 minutes
Secure Development Practices18 minutes
Application Vulnerabilities18 minutes
Securing APIs and Interfaces18 minutes

This section introduces privacy laws, compliance frameworks, cloud audits, and risk assessment methods used to govern cloud environments. It also covers third-party risk, mitigation strategies, data stewardship, audit trails, retention policies, and how organizations meet regulatory and security obligations.