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Cloud Basics Course
Learn about essential cloud concepts and principles, including key drivers for use, essential characteristics and service and deployment models within cloud architectures.
DELIVERY METHOD: ON-DEMAND | TIME: 5 HOURS | CPE CREDITS: 5 | FOCUS AREA: CLOUD SECURITY | PROFICIENCY LEVEL: FOUNDATIONAL | LANGUAGE: ENGLISH | KNOWLEDGE AREA: OPERATIONS
A stable internet connection is required. To record your completion of the online learning experience, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all times.
Refunds are not provided for ISC2 learning experiences.
This course is part of the Essentials of Cloud Certificate.
Cloud computing continues to transform the way organizations do business. Cybersecurity professionals need to understand the cloud before they can help transition to the cloud. Through self-paced learning and activities, security professionals will acquire knowledge designed to provide a solid understanding of cloud computing, including key drivers and rationale for the cloud; cloud architecture and computing concepts and characteristics; cloud service and deployment models; and cloud brokers.
Learning Experience:
This course is part of the Essentials of Cloud Certificate.
This course is designed for individuals who want to gain and demonstrate an understanding of essential cloud concepts and principles.
Learners have 60 days from the date of purchase to complete the entire course. Those who successfully complete this course will receive a digital Validation of Completion and earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits. We recommend that you download and retain the Validation of Completion for your personal records.
To receive a Validation of Completion and earn CPE credits, learners must:Credit for individual course purchases may be applied to the Essentials of Cloud Certificate.
Please Note: If you previously earned the ISC2 Cloud Security Certificate, this Cloud Basics Course reviews similar concepts. The course content, however, has been refreshed to ensure it is highly relevant, up-to-date and aligned with current industry best practices and standards.
| CPE Credits | Group A | 5 |
| Field of Study | Cloud Security | |
| Level | Foundational | |
| Prerequisites | None | |
| Access | Online | This is a digital product. The content will be available up to 60 days after purchase date. |
For more information, please refer to the ISC2 Certification Maintenance Handbook for additional CPE requirement details.
CPE credits earned from this learning experience will automatically be reported for ISC2 credentials on the first day of every month. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing.
CPE credits earned for this learning experience may also be eligible for continuing professional education credits for non-ISC2 certifications. Please visit the continuing education requirements established by the credentialing organization for eligibility.
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