This course introduces students to the security challenges of cloud computing and containerized environments. Topics include securing data, managing user permissions, monitoring network activity, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Students will explore techniques for securing applications and services across multiple cloud platforms and container environments. Best practices for encryption, access control, and vulnerability management will be discussed, with an emphasis on balancing security with performance in virtualized environments.
Outcomes
- Explain the fundamental principles of cloud security and Docker containerization.
- Assess and prioritize security threats in cloud and container environments and propose appropriate solutions.
- Implement security controls to protect cloud-based applications and containerized systems while maintaining data integrity.
Prerequisites
Admission to the Computer Information Security & IT Project Management BAS program
Crosslisted Courses
N/A Admission to the Computer Information Security & IT Project Management BAS program Winter, Summer
Campus
Central
Area of Study
Career Education