CYBR 675 Virtualization and Cloud Security

This course provides a comprehensive examination of virtualization architectures and cloud security, with a focus on enterprise and cloud environments. Students will analyze the security implications of hypervisors, virtual machines (VMs), networking, storage, and management interfaces, gaining an in-depth understanding of the risks and challenges associated with virtualized infrastructures. The course also explores cloud service models¿including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS)¿as well as deployment strategies, evaluating security trade-offs and risk management considerations for diverse workloads. Students will gain hands-on experience in securing cloud-based workloads in environments such as AWS and Microsoft Azure, addressing deployment, configuration, scalability, and security challenges. Emphasizing compliance and governance, students will assess and apply industry security standards, audit policies, and regulatory requirements for cloud infrastructures and virtualization technologies. Additionally, the course covers best practices for securing Web, Mobile, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications in cloud environments, ensuring robust protection against evolving threats. Through practical lab exercises and real-world case studies, students will develop the skills necessary to implement, secure, and manage modern cloud and virtualization solutions effectively, preparing them to address the dynamic security landscape of cloud computing.

Prerequisites

• CYBR 621: Secure System Programming and OS Theory

Special information

First day attendance is mandatory.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Note: Students are responsible to both be aware of and abide by prerequisites for CYBR courses for which they enroll, and will be administratively dropped from a course if they have not met prerequisites.