Course Outline
Introduction to Security in Platform Engineering
- Understanding the importance of security
- Core concepts of information security
- The impact of security on platform engineering
Security Design Principles
- Security by design
- Defense in depth
- Least privilege and secure defaults
Compliance Standards and Regulations
- Overview of compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
- Aligning platform engineering with legal and regulatory frameworks
- Continuous compliance monitoring
Secure Development Lifecycle
- Integrating security into the development process
- Threat modeling and risk assessment
- Security testing and code reviews
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Principles of IAM
- Implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms
- Managing identities and access controls
Data Protection and Encryption
- Data classification and protection strategies
- Encryption standards and best practices
- Key management and data at rest/in transit
Network Security and Segmentation
- Network architecture and secure communication protocols
- Firewalls, VPNs, and other security appliances
- Micro-segmentation and zero trust networks
Incident Response and Recovery
- Preparing for security incidents
- Effective incident response strategies
- Disaster recovery planning and execution
Security Audits and Penetration Testing
- Conducting security audits
- Penetration testing methodologies
- Remediation and follow-up actions
Emerging Trends in Security and Compliance
- Staying ahead of the threat landscape
- Security implications of new technologies
- Future challenges in platform security
Capstone Project
- Applying security and compliance concepts to a platform project
- Designing a secure platform architecture
- Presenting and evaluating the security posture
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of basic cybersecurity principles
- Experience with networking and system administration
- Familiarity with common security frameworks and compliance standards
Audience
- Platform engineers
- Security analysts
- Compliance officers
Delivery Options
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