Cloud Architectures, Security, and Governance

This course is designed to offer a comprehensive grasp of cloud architectural principles, design patterns, and best practices in security and governance, specifically tailored to address the evolving landscape of multi-cloud hosted services. Commencing with thorough foundational coverage, the course delves deep into essential concepts and techniques crucial for designing, implementing, delivering, and managing secure cloud-based services. It encompasses topics such as containers, serverless computing with microservices, event-driven models, and strategies for deploying generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large-language model (LLM) based applications. Throughout the course, more focus is given to the role of security and governance in developing applications for multi-cloud environments. Emphasis is placed on assessing and managing risks related to cloud adoption, hybrid cloud network topologies, data protection using applied cryptography, end-to-end identity management, access control, monitoring, auditing, intrusion detection, incident response processes, fraud detection, and compliance with industry and regulatory mandates. Upon completion of the course, students are well equipped to apply multi-cloud architectures in real-world scenarios; implement security and governance best practices for deploying cloud infrastructure, data, and applications; and gain profound insights into regulatory compliance and privacy considerations within the cloud environment.