Join us for this pay-what-you-can, hands-on, virtual workshop with Antisyphon Instructor, Beau Bullock as he provides a foundational understanding of cloud security, exploring essential concepts and practices for securing cloud environments.

Attendees will gain insight into core areas such as authentication, identity and access management (IAM), API access, common attack methods, misconfigurations, and security best practices. Practical labs will offer hands-on experience with industry-standard command line tools and automated scanners, helping participants understand and mitigate security risks in diverse cloud settings. Through the labs, attendees will apply cloud security tools and techniques to reinforce learning and develop practical skills.

Introduction to Cloud Providers
- AWS, Azure, GCP, others
- SaaS vs IaaS vs PaaS
- Public/Private and Hybrid Clouds
- Core Services
- Cloud Security Fundamentals
Cloud Authentication & Identity
- Protocols: OAuth, SAML & OpenID Connect
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Identity and Access Management
- Role-Based Access Control
- API Access Methods
Common Cloud Attacks & Misconfigurations
- Real-World Incidents
- Password Attacks
- Key & Token Theft
- Public Resource Exposure
- Threat Detection & Response
Command Line Crash Course
- Overview of CLI Tools
- Security and DevSecOps
- Automating Tasks with Scripts
Automated Cloud Security Scanning
- Cloud Security Posture Management
- Automated Scanning Tools
- Vulnerability Identification & Exploitation

Student Requirements

Internet access
A credit card (You will be signing up for an AWS account. This services require a credit card for signing up.)
Check that Amazon AWS services are available in your country. (Note that if you cannot sign up for this service you will not be able to participate in the labs)

System Requirements

Stable Internet access
x86 architecture CPU clocked at 2 GHz or higher that is capable of nested virtualization (Apple Silicon is currently not supported)
A computer with at least 8 GB of RAM. 16 GB is recommended
VMWare Workstation or VMWare Fusion (VirtualBox and other VM software is not supported)
Windows 10/11, MacOSX+, or a currently supported Linux Distribution
Full Administrator/root access to your computer or laptop
System should also have at least 40GB of available disk space to accommodate one VM

Live Training

Pay What You Can
Collaborative interaction with Instructor and fellow students through the Antisyphon Discord class channel
Access to course slides for future reference
Tips, tools, and techniques that can be applied immediately upon returning to work
Strengthen your skills by solving challenges within the Antisyphon Cyber Range
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