
Overview
Master the Future of Cybersecurity with Our Cloud Security & IAM Architect Pathway!
Are you ready to launch a career at the forefront of cybersecurity and cloud innovation? Our Cloud Security & IAM Architect Pathway is a cutting-edge, hands-on training program designed for professionals seeking to master Identity & Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security Engineering, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) across AWS, Azure, and Okta.
Over the span of 4–5 months, you’ll gain practical experience through real-world labs, secure infrastructure design, Zero Trust deployments, and role-based IAM governance. From foundational frameworks like NIST and CIS to advanced tools such as CyberArk, Zscaler, IaC—you’ll be trained to lead in one of the most in-demand fields in tech.
Whether you’re an aspiring Cloud Security Engineer, IAM Architect, or PAM Specialist, this program will equip you with the skills, certifications, and job readiness to confidently step into roles that drive digital trust and enterprise resilience.
Flexible. Career-Aligned. Zero Trust-Centered. Job-ready skills. High-demand certifications. Hands-on projects.
Start your transformation today—secure the cloud, lead with confidence.
Course Features
- Lectures 144
- Quiz 0
- Duration 17 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 64
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
Curriculum
- 17 Sections
- 144 Lessons
- 17 Weeks
- MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY8
- 1.1Notes/Video
- 1.2Objective: Understand the landscape of cyber threats and vulnerabilities across traditional and cloud environments.
- 1.3Introduction to Cybersecurity Threats
- 1.4Vulnerabilities: Discovery and Exploitation
- 1.5Cloud-Specific Threats and Vulnerabilities
- 1.6Threat Intelligence and Detection Techniques
- 1.7Risk Mitigation and Defense Strategies
- 1.8Capstone: Threat & Vulnerability Report
- MODULE 2: CYBER SECURITY AND CLOUD FRAMEWORKS11
- 2.1Videos/Notes
- 2.2Objectives:
- 2.3Introduction to Security Frameworks
- 2.4NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF)
- 2.5NIST SP 800-53 & Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- 2.6ISO/IEC 27001 & 27002
- 2.7CIS Controls Framework
- 2.8Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) & CCM
- 2.9FedRAMP for Cloud Compliance
- 2.10CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)
- 2.11Capstone: Framework Comparison & Cloud Alignment
- MODULE 3: INTRODUCTION TO SOC AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE4
- MODULE 4: UNDERSTANDING ZERO TRUST9
- 4.1Notes/Video
- 4.2Objective: Implement Zero Trust architecture using real tools, posture-based access, and policy-as-code.
- 4.3ZTA Pillars: All – Full Zero Trust Stack
- 4.4Introduction to Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
- 4.5ZTA Components & Pillars
- 4.6Designing Zero Trust Architectures
- 4.7Zero Trust in Practice: Cloud & Hybrid Environments
- 4.8Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Zero Trust
- 4.9Capstone: Zero Trust Architecture Proposal
- MODULE 5: CLOUD SECURITY FOUNDATIONS9
- 5.1Notes/Video
- 5.2Objective: Establish a solid understanding of cloud platforms, IAM, security principles, and regulatory alignment.
- 5.3Introduction to Cloud Security
- 5.4Cloud Threats & Vulnerabilities
- 5.5Cloud Security Best Practices
- 5.6Cybersecurity Frameworks Overview
- 5.7NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), RMF, FEDRAMP, ISO/IEC 27001 / 27017, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
- 5.8Mapping Frameworks to Cloud Services
- 5.9Labs:
- MODULE 6: INTRODUCTION TO AWS CLOUD SERVICES7
- MODULE 7: INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT AZURE CLOUD SERVICES9
- MODULE 8: INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT OFFICE 3659
- 8.1Notes/Video
- 8.2Objective:
- 8.3Cloud Concepts and Microsoft 365 Overview
- 8.4Core Microsoft 365 Services and Productivity Solutions
- 8.5Microsoft 365 Collaboration and Mobility Features
- 8.6Microsoft 365 Identity and Access Management
- 8.7Security, Compliance & Trust in Microsoft 365
- 8.8Microsoft 365 Subscriptions, Licensing, and Support
- 8.9Microsoft 365 Pricing and Billing
- MODULE 9: MICROSOFT SECURITY OPERATIONS ANALYST ASSOCIATE10
- 9.1Notes/Video
- 9.2Objective:
- 9.3Introduction to SC-200 & Microsoft Security Operations
- 9.4Mitigating Threats with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- 9.5Mitigating Threats with Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- 9.6Mitigating Cloud Threats with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- 9.7Mitigating Identity Threats with Microsoft Defender for Identity
- 9.8Mitigating Threats Using Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
- 9.9Investigating, Hunting, and Responding to Threats
- 9.10Compliance, Governance & Reporting
- MODULE 10: AWS CLOUD AND AZURE SERVICE COMPARED9
- MODULE 11: WINDOWS SERVER, ACTIVE DIRECTORY & MIGRATION10
- 11.1Introduction to Windows Server
- 11.2Networking Basics for Server Administration
- 11.3Managing Server Roles and Features
- 11.4Active Directory Fundamentals
- 11.5Managing Active Directory Objects
- 11.6Group Policy Management
- 11.7DNS and DHCP Integration with Active Directory
- 11.8Active Directory Backup and Recovery
- 11.9Active Directory Migration and Upgrades
- 11.10Azure AD and Hybrid Integration
- MODULE 12: MASTERING MICROSOFT ENTRA ID & AZURE IDENTITY GOVERNANCE9
- MODULE 13: INTRODUCTION TO OKTA AND IAM CONCEPT11
- MODULE 14: PRIVILEGED ACCESS MANAGEMENT (PAM)8
- 14.1Notes/Video
- 14.2Objective: Mitigate privilege abuse with PAM tools and strategies.
- 14.3ntroduction to PAM and CyberArk
- 14.4CyberArk Core Architecture & Vault Implementation
- 14.5Session Management and Monitoring
- 14.6CyberArk in Cloud and Hybrid Environments
- 14.7Access Request Workflow and Policy Enforcement
- 14.8Capstone: PAM Solution Design Using CyberArk
- MODULE 15: CLOUD SECURITY ENGINEERING8
- MODULE 16: MICROSOFT SECURITY OPERATIONS ANALYST ASSOCIATE9
- 16.1Notes/Video
- 16.2Introduction to SC-200 & Microsoft Security Operations
- 16.3Mitigating Threats with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- 16.4Mitigating Threats with Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- 16.5Mitigating Identity Threats with Microsoft Defender for Identity
- 16.6Mitigating Cloud Threats with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- 16.7Mitigating Threats Using Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
- 16.8Investigating, Hunting, and Responding to Threats
- 16.9Compliance, Governance & Reporting
- MODULE 17: MOST DEMANDED IAM & IDENTITY-FOCUSED CERTIFICATIONS4