Cloud Security
Codio’s cloud security curriculum provides educators with comprehensive, hands-on modules to effectively teach essential cloud fundamentals, infrastructure and application security, and advanced strategies for safeguarding modern cloud environments.

This course requires the use of (VMs) Virtual Machines which are an additional cost. To enable this for your organization, send an email to help@codio.com with approximate details of the number of students who will require access to computed VMs.
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Codio’s cloud security curriculum provides educators with comprehensive, hands-on modules to effectively teach essential cloud fundamentals, infrastructure and application security, and advanced strategies for safeguarding modern cloud environments.
Included in this course:
Introduction:
Understanding Cloud Computing Cloud Service Models Cloud Defense Lab - IAM in AWS
Cloud Infrastructure Cloud Web Applications Serverless Computing Lab - Securing Data in AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Lab - Encrypting Data in AWS
Building Expertise Through Hands-On Practice

Building Expertise Through Hands-On Practice

Codio’s cloud security curriculum is designed to provide learners with immersive, hands-on experiences that bridge the gap between theory and real-world application. Through interactive labs and practical exercises, students actively engage in securing cloud infrastructures, implementing identity and access management, and safeguarding cloud applications. They work on projects that simulate real-life scenarios, such as conducting security assessments, developing secure DevOps pipelines, and managing data encryption and key management. Additionally, learners gain proficiency in advanced topics like container and serverless security by deploying and protecting these environments in controlled settings. This hands-on approach not only reinforces foundational concepts but also equips students with the practical skills and confidence needed to address and mitigate contemporary cloud security challenges effectively.

Auto-graded assessments
We believe in the value of active feedback, which is why students receive immediate, rich feedback. In addition to feedback on the validity of a specific answer, students will also be provided with an explanation that includes the complete solution, as well as the steps that reached that destination. There are a wide variety of questions — all of which are auto-graded, giving students a sense of their understanding of the material right after they are introduced to it and as they attempt harder and harder problems.
Lower barriers to entry
Codio’s Cybersecurity curriculum is designed to meet students where they are, providing an accessible entry point to the world of security. We understand that cybersecurity, like many technical fields, has its own complex terminology. Our courses break down these concepts into manageable units, avoiding unnecessary jargon. We present critical ideas in simple language, often using visual aids like images, tables, and lists to reinforce learning. Through smaller, digestible challenges, students are not overwhelmed, and they can build confidence by working on bite-sized tasks instead of one large, daunting project.
Modular & customizable

Encouraging Customizating Through Modularity

Codio’s Cloud Security content isn’t a rigid, one-size-fits-all solution. The curriculum is structured in a modular format, with natural break points where instructors can adapt the material to best suit their teaching objectives. Whether reordering topics, renaming units, or adding custom content, instructors can easily tailor the learning experience. Codio’s flexible authoring tools also allow instructors to create their own content, ensuring that the course meets the specific needs of their students while maintaining a strong focus on cybersecurity fundamentals.

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