Course overview
This course will equip students with the comprehensive knowledge and skills needed to understand and secure cloud computing environments. It covers essential topics such as cloud computing models, security design and architecture, virtualisation technologies, cloud providers, threat landscapes and data protection strategies. Students will develop advanced skills in threat modelling, cloud penetration testing, incident response and compliance auditing, enabling them to manage and secure cloud infrastructures and services effectively.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe cloud computing concepts and reference architectures
- Analyse security threats and risks unique to cloud environments, including common attack vectors and insider threats, focusing on international legal and regulatory requirements
- Utilise various cloud computing tools and platforms, such as OpenStack, Docker, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, for virtualisation and orchestration
- Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans tailored for cloud infrastructure, ensuring minimal disruption and data integrity
- Apply advanced tools and techniques to create comprehensive penetration testing and risk management strategies for cloud services, including serverless and microservices architectures
Availability
Class details
Mawson Lakes
Class number 25946
Section FR01
Size 100
Available 69
Class number 25947
Section PR01
Size 20
Available 18
Class number 25948
Section PR02
Size 20
Available 17
Class number 25949
Section PR03
Size 20
Available 18
Class number 25950
Section PR04
Size 20
Available 10
Class number 25951
Section PR05
Size 20
Available 6
Class number 25952
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 21
Class number 25953
Section WS02
Size 30
Available 25
Class number 25954
Section WS03
Size 30
Available 22
Class number 21417
Section WS04
Size 30
Available 21
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 25955
Section FR01
Size 120
Available 18
Class number 25956
Section PR01
Size 30
Available 6
Class number 25957
Section PR02
Size 30
Available 6
Class number 25958
Section PR03
Size 30
Available 0
Class number 25959
Section PR04
Size 30
Available 6
Class number 25960
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 0
Class number 25961
Section WS02
Size 30
Available 0
Class number 25962
Section WS03
Size 30
Available 3
Class number 25963
Section WS04
Size 30
Available 15
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