Cloud Basics Course

Step Up Your Cloud Security Knowledge

Learn about essential cloud concepts and principles, including key drivers for use, essential characteristics and service and deployment models within cloud architectures.

$160 – $200

DELIVERY METHOD: ON-DEMAND | TIME: 5 HOURS | CPE CREDITS: 5 | FOCUS AREA: CLOUD SECURITY | PROFICIENCY LEVEL: FOUNDATIONAL | LANGUAGE: ENGLISH | KNOWLEDGE AREA: OPERATIONS

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Product Details

Cloud computing continues to transform the way organizations do business. Cybersecurity professionals need to understand the cloud before they can help transition to the cloud. Through self-paced learning and activities, security professionals will acquire knowledge designed to provide a solid understanding of cloud computing, including key drivers and rationale for the cloud; cloud architecture and computing concepts and characteristics; cloud service and deployment models; and cloud brokers.

Learning Experience:

• Video and text-based content
• Outlined processes
• Scenarios
• Knowledge checks
• Final assessment
• Validation of Completion
• 24/7/365 technical support

Non-Member $200  Member $160  Candidate $200

This course is part of the Essentials of Cloud Certificate.

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Who Will Benefit

This course is designed for individuals who want to gain and demonstrate an understanding of essential cloud concepts and principles.

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Key Topics

• Gain a solid understanding of cloud computing, including key drivers and rationale for the cloud; cloud architecture and computing concepts and characteristics; cloud service and deployment models; and cloud brokers.

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Learning Outcomes

• Understand concepts around cloud computing and why organizations use the cloud
• Explore the five essential characteristics of cloud computing
• Examine essential service and deployment models within cloud concept architectures
• Learn about cloud brokers and why they are an important part of cloud deployments

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Benefits

• Build foundational knowledge that will enable you to leverage the efficiencies of cloud computing and secure the cloud
• Gain expertise in emerging cybersecurity topics
• Participate in activities centered on real-world applications
• Earn CPE credits

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Program Completion

Learners have 60 days from the date of purchase to complete the entire course. Those who successfully complete this course will receive a digital Validation of Completion and earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits. We recommend that you download and retain the Validation of Completion for your personal records.

To receive a Validation of Completion and earn CPE credits, learners must:

• Complete the learning experience
• Pass the assessment
• Complete the learning experience evaluation

Credit for individual course purchases may be applied to the Essentials of Cloud Certificate.

Please Note: If you previously earned the ISC2 Cloud Security Certificate, this Cloud Basics Course reviews similar concepts. The course content, however, has been refreshed to ensure it is highly relevant, up-to-date and aligned with current industry best practices and standards.

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Credit Info

CPE Credits	Group A	5
Field of Study	Cloud Security
Level	Foundational
Prerequisites	None
Access	Online	This is a digital product. The content will be available up to 60 days after purchase date.

For more information, please refer to the ISC2 Certification Maintenance Handbook for additional CPE requirement details.

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CPE Credit Reporting

CPE credits earned from this learning experience will automatically be reported for ISC2 credentials on the first day of every month. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing.

CPE credits earned for this learning experience may also be eligible for continuing professional education credits for non-ISC2 certifications. Please visit the continuing education requirements established by the credentialing organization for eligibility.

For questions related to ISC2 CPE credits or the CPE portal not covered in the handbook, please contact us via our online form.

Ratings and Reviews

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Delivery

A stable internet connection is required. To record your completion of the online learning experience, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all times.

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Cancellation Policy

Refunds are not provided for ISC2 learning experiences.