# Cloud Security Fundamentals for Federal Employees (Self-Paced) (Coming Soon)

Canonical URL: <https://www.graduateschool.edu/courses/cloud-security-fundamentals-for-federal-employees-self-paced>

## Overview

As agencies move workloads to the cloud, the whole workforce needs a working understanding of how cloud security differs from traditional on-premises security. This foundational course covers cloud service models, the role FedRAMP plays in federal cloud governance, and the shared responsibility model that divides security duties between the cloud provider and the agency. 

Learners cover identity and data protection, secure configuration, vulnerability management, and cloud monitoring and incident reporting, ending with a capstone that evaluates a federal cloud service.

## What you'll learn

- Describe cloud service models and core federal cloud concepts
- Explain FedRAMP's role in federal cloud governance
- Apply the shared responsibility model to real scenarios
- Identify core identity, access, and data-protection practices in the cloud
- Describe secure configuration and vulnerability management
- Explain cloud monitoring, incident reporting, and risk response

## Curriculum

#### Module 1: Federal Cloud Concepts and Service Models

- Review cloud computing fundamentals and compare Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service models for federal use.

#### Module 2: Federal Cloud Governance and FedRAMP Fundamentals

- Examine how FedRAMP establishes standardized security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring requirements for federal cloud services.

#### Module 3: Shared Responsibility and Agency Accountability

- Define security responsibilities across cloud service providers and federal agencies and identify areas of shared accountability.

#### Module 4: Identity, Access, and Data Protection in the Cloud

- Apply identity and access management principles and data protection practices within federal cloud environments.

#### Module 5: Secure Cloud Configuration and Vulnerability Management

- Implement secure configuration, system hardening, vulnerability scanning, and remediation practices for cloud services.

#### Module 6: Cloud Monitoring, Incident Reporting, and Risk Response

- Monitor cloud environments, report security incidents, and coordinate risk response activities between providers and agencies.

#### Module 7: Evaluating a Federal Cloud Service Capstone

- Assess a cloud service for federal use by evaluating its service model, security responsibilities, controls, monitoring capabilities, and risk considerations.

## Instructors

### Wes Bryan — Instructor

Wes Bryan resides in Gainesville, Florida, and has built his career around technology, education, and helping others understand complex subjects. He values continuous learning, clear communication, and practical problem-solving. Outside of work, Wesley enjoys running, hiking, fishing, and spending time outdoors. He also has a strong interest in music and literature, enjoys reading both fiction and nonfiction, as well as playing guitar.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $549