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GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)

Secure cloud environments confidently. Master essential cloud security principles and practices to protect data and assets in cloud-based infrastructures.

course: GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)

Duration: 5 days

Format: Virtual or Classroom

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Overview

Elevate your expertise in cloud security with the Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD) certified course. Led by industry experts, this program delivers comprehensive training to fortify cloud environments. Acquire practical skills to safeguard data and applications in the cloud. Stay ahead in the evolving field of cybersecurity with hands-on learning, and earn the sought-after GCLD certification to validate your cloud security proficiency.

  • [Dictionary item: Green-check] Includes a comprehensive set of Learning materials for the best possible Exam prep
  • [Dictionary item: Green-check] No outdated and pre-recorded videos. Updated and Live instructor-led sessions - guaranteed!
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  • [Dictionary item: Green-check] Full support available helping you register, prepare for and sit your exam

Who is the GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD) training course for?

The GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD) training course is aimed at IT professionals, security administrators, and auditors who work with cloud computing environments. The course covers fundamental concepts of cloud computing, security principles and best practices, infrastructure security, application security, data security and privacy, incident response, and cloud governance. Participants learn about cloud service models, deployment models, security controls, data protection, identity and access management, encryption, incident response procedures, and compliance considerations. By completing the training and obtaining the GCLD certification, individuals demonstrate their understanding of cloud security essentials and their ability to implement effective security measures in cloud environments, ensuring the protection of cloud-based systems and data.


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Stephen Ridgway

Readynez is the best training provider I've used for many years. Their customer service is first class, prices are very competitive and instruction excellent.

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Johan Andersson

Easy to attend over Teams and an excellent instructor gave me great value for the time I invested.


Everything you need to get the results you want

Your Personal Learning Program will provide the skills you need, to help you do more of what you love. The 3-step learning program is built to teach you real applicable skills that open opportunities for you.


How we get you certified

Readynez365: Your Personal Learning Program

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Learning Designed For The Virtual Classroom

The training methodology is designed for the virtual classroom to inspire and engage you with a variation of hands-on training, presentations, labs and tests. You’ll also be glad to know that Virtual instructor-led training is loved by managers - it is the most cost-effective way to train.

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Expert Mentoring That Get’s You All The Way

There´s a maximum number of learners in the class to ensure your easy access to personal coaching. You’ll meet accredited expert instructors that are seasoned IT Professionals and Consultants certified to the highest level and bringing real-world experience into the classroom.

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Exam & Skills Focus

We´ll cover the ins and outs of the subject so that you can apply it in your day-to-day work, and you’ll even learn the specifics that you need to know for the exam. It’s your choice whether to sit the exam, or not, but with our detailed guides and hotline, we’ll make it easy to access your exam voucher, and schedule and sit the exam online

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Your access to training is unlimited and you can train as much as you want until you successfully pass your exam.

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Train with a clear conscience with training that makes a 96% lower carbon footprint compared to in-classroom training. Our organisation operates with minimal environmental impact and we´ve reduced our Co2 emission with 96% since 2020.We are compliant with the ISO 14001 throughout our entire supply chain as your guarantee for our sustainable business practices.


What you will learn during our GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)course

- Overview of cloud security concepts and challenges
- Overview of cloud automation tools and techniques
- Cloud security standards and frameworks (CSA, NIST, etc.)
- Cloud security assessment methods and tools (ScoutSuite, Prowler, etc.)

- Overview of AWS services and features
- AWS security best practices and recommendations
- AWS automation tools and frameworks (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
- AWS security controls and services (IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, etc.)

- Overview of Azure services and features
- Azure security best practices and recommendations
- Azure automation tools and frameworks (Terraform, ARM templates, etc.)
- Azure security controls and services (RBAC, Key Vault, Azure Monitor, etc.)

- Overview of GCP services and features
- GCP security best practices and recommendations
- GCP automation tools and frameworks (Terraform, Deployment Manager, etc.)
- GCP security controls and services (Cloud IAM, Cloud KMS, Stackdriver, etc.)

- Overview of Kubernetes concepts and architecture
- Kubernetes security best practices and recommendations
- Kubernetes automation tools and frameworks (Helm, Kustomize)
- Kubernetes security controls and services (Pod Security Policies, Network Policies, Falco)

- Overview of cloud compliance concepts and challenges
- Cloud compliance standards and regulations (PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR)
- Cloud compliance methods and tools (InSpec, Open Policy Agent)
- DevSecOps principles and practices (CI/CD pipelines, security testing)


Meet our instructors

Meet some of the Readynez Instructors you can meet on your course. They are experts, passionate about what they do, and dedicated to give back to their industry, their field, and those who want to learn, explore, and advance in their careers.

Kevin Henry
#CISSP #CCSP #CISM #CISA #CRISC #CSSLP #SSCP #COBIT #ISO27001

Kevin has served for years as an authorised instructor for (ISC)2 and is renowned for his 20-year contribution to learners training for IT security skills

James Rowney
#CISSP #CCSP #CISM #CISA #CRISC

James is recognised for his more than 20 years of contribution to learning and certification within IT Security.

Friedhelm Düsterhöft
#CISSP #CCSP #CDPO #CISM #CRISC #ISO

Friedhelm Düsterhöft has 30+ years of work experience in IT, Information Security and Data Privacy.


How to best be prepared for our GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)course

At Readynez, we provide many resources and have experienced experts in the field. That is why we are also very successful with many satisfied customers. You can therefore safely take your course with us. In order to take the GIAC GCLD course, however, some prerequisites are required.

You have the perfect starting point to take this course with these prerequisites:

  • Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and models
  • Basic familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems and command line tools
  • Basic knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
  • Basic knowledge of networking concepts and protocols


Our track record

With 15 years experience and more than 50.000 happy customers from all over the world, companies such as ALSO, ATEA, Microsoft, Serco, and many more, trust Readynez to help them train and certify their staff.

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These are just some of the many major brands trusting Readynez.


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FAQ's

The Virtual Classroom is an online room, where you will join your instructor and fellow classmates in real time. Everything happens live and you can interact freely, discuss, ask questions, and watch your instructor present on a whiteboard, discuss the courseware and slides, work with labs, and review.

Yes, you can sit exams from all the major Vendors like Microsoft, Cisco etc from the comfort of your home or office.

With Readynez you do any course form the comfort of your home or office. Readynez provides support and best practices for your at-home classroom and you can enjoy learning with minimal impact on your day-to-day life. Plus you'll save the cost and the environmental burden of travelling.

Well, learning is limitless, when you are motivated, but you need the right path to achieve what you want. Readynez consultants have many years of experience customizing learner paths and we can design one for you too. We are always available with help and guidance, and you can reach us on the chat or write us at info@readynez.com.

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