Introducing Cisco Cloud Consumer Security

Course Overview

The Introducing Cisco Cloud Consumer Security course gives you a technical overview of the basic concepts and components of the cloud. as well as the Cisco solutions that can be used to provide comprehensive security of a cloud-based environment. In this primarily lecture-based course, you’ll learn the basics from a cloud consumer perspective including securing cloud and Software as a Service (SaaS) application environments. This introductory course provides insights on using Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud, Cisco CloudLock, Cisco Umbrella and more to protect the user when using cloud-based applications.

Target Audience

Cloud Consumers and administrators of public cloud, private cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructures.

Course Objectives

After completing this course you should be able to:

• Describe public, private, and hybrid cloud models, concepts, and design
• Explain the concepts and components for securing cloud environments
• Describe Cisco security offerings for Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Define methods to secure SaaS application usage

Course Content

Introducing the Cloud

• Describe the Evolution of Cloud Computing
• Explain Cloud Service Models
• Explore Cloud Deployment Models

Introducing Securing the Cloud

• Describe the Cisco Threat-Centric Approach to Network Security
• Describe Cloud Physical Environment Security
• Describe Cloud Network Infrastructure Security
• Explain Application Security
• Explore Cloud Management and API Security
• Describe Cisco Cloud-Based Security Solutions
• Describe Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), Virtual Network Function (VNF), and Secure Agile Exchange (SAE)
• Describe Cisco CloudCenter for MultiCloud Management
• Describe Cisco Stealthwatch

Describing Cloud Security Solutions Using AWS

• Identify AWS Security Offerings
• Identify Cisco Security Solutions in AWS

Introducing Security in an SaaS Environment

• Describe SaaS Applications
• Describe SaaS Security Challenges
• Explain Cloud Access Security Broker
• Describe Cisco CloudLock
• Describe OAuth and OAuth Attacks
• Describe Cisco Advanced Malware Protection for Endpoints
• Describe Cisco Cloud Email Security
• Describe Cisco Umbrella

Labs

• Explore Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud
• Explore Stealthwatch Cloud Alerts Settings, Watchlists, and Sensors
• Explore Cisco Security Solutions in AWS Marketplace
• Explore the Cisco CloudLock Dashboard and User Security
• Explore Cisco CloudLock Application and Data Security
• Explore Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) Endpoints
• Explore the Cisco Umbrella Roaming Client

Course Prerequisites

Attendees should meet the following prerequisites:

• There are no specific prerequisites for this course but prior knowledge of cloud computing and virtualisation software basics is recommended

Test Certification

Recommended as preparation for the following exams:

• There are no exams currently aligned to this course