Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud

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Alibaba Cloud Academy via Coursera

Get familiar with network fundamentals, security essentials, and OS basics with Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud programme by Coursera.

Lavel

Beginner

Mode

Online

Duration

3 Weeks

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 4 Hours Per Week

Course overview

The Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud online course is an 3-week training that takes approximately 12 hours to finish. Coursera offers this programme in partnership with the Alibaba Cloud Academy. It features flexible deadlines, meaning you won’t have to follow a concrete schedule and learn conveniently.

The Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud programme covers topics like the basics of Windows OS and Linux, host security, network fundamentals, application security, data security, and network security. It will help you understand how cloud products work and how they should be used. Additionally, it will also help you prepare for the ACA/ACP-level cloud security specialist examination.

Also, upon successful completion, you will receive a Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud certificate. You can use this to augment your career opportunities. However, to get certified, you must pay the certification fee. Nevertheless, you can also participate in the course for free with the audit option.

The highlights

  • Resettable deadlines
  • Beginner-level programme
  • It takes approximately 12 hours to finish
  • 100% online
  • Shareable certificate upon completion
  • Subtitles in English
  • Renowned instructor 
  • An Alibaba Cloud Academy offering

Program offerings

  • Comprehensive curriculum
  • Expert instructors
  • 100% online
  • Weekly quizzes
  • Readings
  • Completion certificate.

Course and certificate fees

Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud online training is available in both free and paid variants. The only difference is that the free option doesn’t entail a certificate and other benefits like graded assignments. Here are the details regarding the program fee.

Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud fee structure

Particulars
Fee Amount in INR
Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud - Audit course
Free
Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud - 1 month
Rs.3,275/-
Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud - 3 months
Rs.6,550/-
Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud - 6 months
Rs.9,825/-
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Coursera

Eligibility criteria

To enrol in the Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud programme, you must first clear the Alibaba Cloud Fundamental Architecting course.

What you will learn

Knowledge of cyber security Knowledge of linux

After completing the Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud syllabus, you will be proficient in concepts like:

  • Network security
  • Data security
  • Network basics
  • Building your Cloud Architecture’s Security solution
  • Application security
  • Linux basics
  • Host security

The syllabus

Module 1: Overview

Videos
  • Index
  • A Brief History of IT Infastructure
  • Cyber Security Today
  • Security Risk Evaluation
  • Securities focused on different infrastructure models 
  • Alibaba Cloud Security Products Overview
  • Security Products Demo
Reading
  • Security Center Console Overview
Practice Exercise
  • Security Overview

Module 2: Linux Basics

Videos
  • Linux Introduction
  • Linux User Management
  • Linux LVM Management
  • Linux Common Command & Performance Monitor
Practice Exercise
  • Getting Started with Linux

Module 3: Host Security

Videos
  • Index
  • Security Challenge to Hosts in Cloud
  • Host Security Management 5 Key Points
  • Windows Security Configuration Demo
  • Alibaba Cloud Server Guard Key Features
  • Server Guard Configuration Demo
Reading
  • Window System Vulnerability Detection
Practice Exercise
  • Best Practice to Protect Your Servers

Module 4: Network Basics

Videos
  • Network Fundamentals
  • Switching and Routing
  • Load Balancing
  • Network Security
Reading
  • Create a network ACL
Practice Exercise
  • Network Series

Module 5: Application Security

Videos
  • Index
  • Cloud Application Security Overview
  • Using WAF to Protect your Application
  • Defend Against Typical Web Attacks
  • Anti-Fraud Function in WAF
  • WAF Console Overview
  • WAF ACL Control Demo
  • WAF Domain Name Protection Demo
Readings
  • What is ACM
  • Configuration Assessment overview
  • Configure Application Protection
  • Data Risk Control
Practice Exercise
  • Secure your Data

Module 6: Data Security

Videos
  • DOS Attacks Introduction
  • Classification of DOS Attacks
  • Classification of DOS Attacks (Part 2)
  • DDOS Mitigation
  • Alibaba Cloud Anti-DDOS Solution
  • Anti-DDOS Basic and Pro Demo
Readings
  • Select a Anti-DDoS solution based on defense scenarios
  • Global Advanced Mitigation
  • What is Anti-DDoS Basic, Pro, and Premium?
Practice Exercise
  • Protect your Data

Module 7: Network Security

Videos
  • Module Introduction
  • Data Security Overview
  • Backup and Restore
  • Encryption
  • KMS Master Key Demo
  • KMS Data Key Demo
  • Data Transmission
  • SSL Demo
  • Data Security Best Practice
  • Data Security Recap
Practice Exercise
  • Using Anti-DDos

Module 8: Security Certification Overview

Video
  • Security ACA and ACP Introduction

Admission details

  • Visit the official link for the Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud programme page.
  • After you’ve been through the course information, click on ‘Enrol for free.’  You will be redirected to the Sign-in/Register page. Log in to your account or create a new one if you don’t already have a Coursera account.
  • Next, you will be asked to choose the free ‘audit’ or the paid certificate option. Choose according to your preference.
  • If you’ve chosen the free option, you won’t have to go through the additional payment step and immediately start the course.

Filling the form

You have to fill a small sign-up form to enrol in the Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud online programme. However, this is only required if you don’t already have an account. The sign-up form requires you to fill in your name, email address and asks you to generate a password.

Scholarship Details

To get the Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud certificate for free, you have to apply for Coursera’s financial assistance programme. You can do this by tapping on the ‘Financial Aid Available’ prompt. You will be redirected to an application form asking you about your educational qualifications, career goals, and income. Once you fill up and submit this form, Coursera will take 1-2 weeks to get in touch with you regarding your approval.

How it helps

The Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud course benefits includes a comprehensive curriculum, top-quality video lectures, and expert faculty. Furthermore, the training also prepares you for the ACA/ACP-level cloud security specialist exam. Acing it will significantly improve your credentials and allow you to apply for challenging industry roles.

Besides, you also get a certificate from Coursera itself, which can further improve your visibility among top industry recruiters.

Instructors

Mr Steve Xue
Instructor
Alibaba Cloud Academy

FAQs

Does Coursera offer university credits upon completing this course?

No, Coursera doesn’t offer any credits upon completing the Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud online training. However, you could get in touch with your institution to check whether they provide credits in exchange for Coursera certificates.

Who instructs this programme?

Steve Xue, a global technical training instructor at Alibaba Cloud Academy, instructs this course.

Which organisation has developed this course?

Alibaba Cloud Academy, in partnership with Coursera, has developed this certification programme.

Is it mandatory to pay the course fee?

No, you can still access the course material through the audit option. However, you won’t receive any certificate upon programme completion.

How much time should I devote to complete this programme?

The course is approximately 12 hours long.

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