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Introduction to Security in Platform Engineering

  • Understanding the importance of security.
  • Core concepts of information security.
  • The impact of security on platform engineering.

Security Design Principles

  • Security by design.
  • Defense in depth.
  • Least privilege and secure defaults.

Compliance Standards and Regulations

  • Overview of compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
  • Aligning platform engineering with legal and regulatory frameworks.
  • Continuous compliance monitoring.

Secure Development Lifecycle

  • Integrating security into the development process.
  • Threat modeling and risk assessment.
  • Security testing and code reviews.

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

  • Principles of IAM.
  • Implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms.
  • Managing identities and access controls.

Data Protection and Encryption

  • Data classification and protection strategies.
  • Encryption standards and best practices.
  • Key management and data at rest/in transit.

Network Security and Segmentation

  • Network architecture and secure communication protocols.
  • Firewalls, VPNs, and other security appliances.
  • Micro-segmentation and zero trust networks.

Incident Response and Recovery

  • Preparing for security incidents.
  • Effective incident response strategies.
  • Disaster recovery planning and execution.

Security Audits and Penetration Testing

  • Conducting security audits.
  • Penetration testing methodologies.
  • Remediation and follow-up actions.

Emerging Trends in Security and Compliance

  • Staying ahead of the threat landscape.
  • Security implications of new technologies.
  • Future challenges in platform security.

Capstone Project

  • Applying security and compliance concepts to a platform project.
  • Designing a secure platform architecture.
  • Presenting and evaluating the security posture.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of fundamental cybersecurity principles.
  • Practical experience in networking and system administration.
  • Familiarity with common security frameworks and compliance standards.

Target Audience

  • Platform engineers.
  • Security analysts.
  • Compliance officers.
 28 Hours

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