Life in the Cloud

Overview

The cloud has got it all. It’s a flexible, cost-effective way of managing storage. It helps teams collaborate, regardless of location. And there are a variety of cloud services available to choose from. You can relax and make use of third-party maintained servers to keep everything safe. But using the cloud doesn’t automatically provide a fairytale ending.

There are risks present. And you and your colleagues still have responsibilities, when it comes to maintaining cloud security. These days, using cloud storage is increasingly common. But it’s still a relatively new presence in many workplaces. Understanding the basics of cloud storage and common security threats can help you keep data safe. And developing and maintaining a cloud security strategy will help you avoid and respond to security breaches

Outline Learning Objectives

• Explain the basics of cloud storage
• Identify common cloud storage vulnerabilities that a business is prone to
• Develop a cloud security strategy to protect your business
• Maintain your cloud security strategy to minimize future threats

Why should I take this course

As cloud storage becomes more common, everyone needs to be aware of how it works, the risks, and how to avoid and manage them. This course will walk you through the basics of cloud storage and its common vulnerabilities. It’ll also cover how to strategically avoid and manage those risks.