95-746 Cloud Security
6 units, Carnegie Mellon University
This course comprehensively explores the intricate security challenges and leading-edge solutions in contemporary cloud environments. Students will develop a deep understanding of fundamental cloud security concepts, architectural models, and risk mitigation strategies. The course delves into the distinctions between conventional and cloud-native security paradigms, addressing evolving risk management philosophies crucial to safeguarding cloud-based assets. The course emphasizes a hands-on approach, enabling students to apply theoretical concepts to practical scenarios within simulated cloud environments. Graduates will possess the expertise to provide immediate strategic value to infrastructure and security teams within any cloud-reliant organization. Throughout the course, students will engage with contemporary cloud security challengesfrom architecting resilient cloud infrastructure and implementing robust data security measures to designing cloud-native Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions and addressing compliance mandates. The curriculum incorporates emerging trends and technologies, ensuring graduates are equipped to tackle the evolving threat landscape of cloud computing and make informed strategic decisions within organizations that rely on cloud-based services.
Prerequisites: none listed
Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
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