Cloud Security

This course introduces the fundamental principles of cloud security through a combination of targeted theory and hands-on exercises. It is intended for learners with a basic understanding of cloud computing and cybersecurity who want to develop practical skills in identifying and exploiting common security weaknesses in cloud environments. The course focuses on how cloud infrastructures are configured and managed, with particular attention to identity and access management, resource exposure, and common misconfiguration patterns. Participants will work through practical scenarios that simulate real-world cloud deployments, where they must analyse configurations, identify security gaps, and exploit weaknesses in a controlled setting. Topics include insecure access controls, exposed storage resources, credential leakage, and privilege escalation techniques. After completing the course, participants will be able to assess cloud environments for common misconfigurations, understand how attackers move within cloud infrastructures, and evaluate the impact of compromised resources.