CIS 493 - Cloud Security Fundamentals

    Recent Professors
    Mohammed Akhoirshida
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    CIS 151
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    An exploration of how to secure a Cloud environment. We will examine the history of Cloud computing, and various contemporary Cloud environments, such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). We will study Cloud security operations, for both native and hybrid Cloud environments. Other topics covered include network security, host security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), cryptography and data protection. This hands-on course is designed to prepare students for modern day infrastructure environments.