Introduction to Cloud Governance

The Introduction to Cloud Governance Training is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of cloud governance principles, practices, and strategies. As organizations increas...

Delivery Method: Video-Based Training

Course Delivery Format: recording

Course Level

Timeline

Price

£200

Description

The Introduction to Cloud Governance Training is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of cloud governance principles, practices, and strategies. As organizations increasingly adopt cloud computing, it becomes crucial to establish effective governance frameworks to ensure compliance, security, and optimal resource utilization. This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to implement and manage cloud governance in their organizations, enabling them to harness the full potential of cloud technologies while mitigating risks.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of cloud computing and its benefits for organizations.
  • Explain the importance of cloud governance and its role in ensuring compliance, security, and cost optimization.
  • Identify the key stakeholders involved in cloud governance and understand their responsibilities.
  • Develop and implement a cloud governance framework tailored to their organization's needs.
  • Define policies and procedures to ensure proper management and oversight of cloud resources.
  • Implement security measures and controls to protect data and ensure privacy in the cloud.
  • Monitor and audit cloud usage to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Optimize cloud resource utilization to achieve cost efficiencies without sacrificing performance.
  • Understand the legal and regulatory considerations associated with cloud governance.
  • Stay updated with emerging trends and best practices in cloud governance.

Course Outline

Course Outline for Introduction to Cloud Governance

Introduction to Cloud Computing

  • Cloud computing basics
  • Benefits and challenges of cloud adoption
  • Types of cloud deployments (public; private; hybrid)
  • Cloud service models (IaaS; PaaS; SaaS)

Cloud Governance Fundamentals

  • Definition and importance of cloud governance
  • Objectives and benefits of effective cloud governance
  • Roles and responsibilities of cloud governance stakeholders and Key challenges and considerations in cloud governance

Establishing a Cloud Governance Framework

  • Developing a cloud governance strategy
  • Defining governance policies and procedures
  • Establishing roles and responsibilities
  • Creating a cloud governance committee

Security and Compliance in the Cloud

  • Cloud security best practices
  • Data protection and privacy in the cloud
  • Compliance considerations and regulatory requirements
  • Risk management in the cloud

Monitoring, Auditing and Reporting

  • Monitoring cloud usage and performance
  • Auditing cloud resources and configurations
  • Reporting and accountability mechanisms and Continuous improvement and remediation

Cost Optimization in the Cloud

  • Cloud cost management and optimization principles
  • Right-sizing and resource allocation strategies
  • Cost control mechanisms and tools and Cloud cost governance best practices

Legal and Regulatory Considerations

  • Legal implications of cloud governance
  • Contract management and service-level agreements
  • Intellectual property and data sovereignty and International data transfers and cross-border regulations

Emerging Trends and Best Practices

  • Cloud governance trends and industry standards
  • Case studies and real-world examples
  • Evolving technologies and their impact on cloud governance and Continuous learning and staying updated

Course Prerequisites

There are no strict prerequisites for this course. However, a basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and resource management will be beneficial but not mandatory

Career Path

  • Cloud Engineer
  • Cloud & Platform Manager
  • Cloud Risk Manager
  • Business Analyst – Cloud, Risk & Control

Target Audience

  • IT professionals
  • Cloud architects
  • Security officers
  • Compliance managers
  • Individuals involved in managing or governing cloud

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Exams & Certifications

  • Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) by ISACA
  • Certified Cloud Governance Specialist by Arcitura Education
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