Self-Paced Lab Projects

Hands-on projects to build real cloud security skills. Each project includes step-by-step instructions, video walkthroughs, and self-assessment quizzes.

Cloud Basics
Cloud Security Setup Lab

Set up a free AWS account, configure basic security settings, create IAM users and roles, and set up CloudTrail logging.

2-3 hours Beginner
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Security Basics
Security Policy Builder Lab

Create password policy templates, build acceptable use policies, design incident response playbooks, and develop vendor assessment checklists.

3-5 hours Beginner
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Security Monitoring
Security Monitoring Lab

Set up basic logging, configure alert rules, create incident response procedures, and build security dashboards.

4-6 hours Intermediate
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Cloud Security
IaC Security Lab

Create secure Terraform templates, implement security scanning, set up version control, and establish deployment pipelines.

3-4 hours Intermediate
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DevOps Security
Security Automation Lab

Implement automated security checks, integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, and set up automated compliance monitoring.

4-5 hours Intermediate
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Collaboration Documentation
Security Documentation Lab

Create security runbooks, develop incident response documentation, build knowledge bases, and establish team workflows.

2-3 hours Beginner
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AI/ML Security
AI Security Awareness Lab

Implement LLM security policies, create prompt injection defense strategies, and establish AI governance frameworks.

3-4 hours Intermediate
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Compliance Security
Compliance Starter Kit Lab

Build HIPAA compliance checklists, create PCI DSS frameworks, develop SOC 2 readiness assessments, and establish risk management processes.

4-6 hours Intermediate
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SaaS Security
SaaS Security Lab

Conduct SaaS application security assessments, evaluate third-party vendors, test API security, and implement data protection controls.

3-4 hours Intermediate
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Monitoring Security
Advanced Security Monitoring Lab

Set up SIEM systems, configure advanced alerting rules, implement threat hunting exercises, and establish security analytics.

4-6 hours Advanced
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Workspace Security
Workspace Security Lab

Configure M365/Google Workspace security settings, set up email security, implement collaboration tool security, and establish access controls.

2-3 hours Intermediate
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CCSK Domain 1
Cloud Risk Assessment Lab

Conduct comprehensive cloud risk assessments, develop governance frameworks, create compliance mapping, and establish risk management processes.

3-4 hours Advanced
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CCSK Domain 2
IAM Security Lab

Implement multi-factor authentication, set up role-based access control, configure identity federation, and establish privileged access management.

2-3 hours Intermediate
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CCSK Domain 6
Data Protection Lab

Implement encryption at rest and in transit, set up key management systems, establish data classification, and create data protection policies.

3-4 hours Advanced
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CCZT Domain 1
Zero Trust Implementation Lab

Implement Zero Trust principles, design Zero Trust architecture, deploy identity verification, and establish continuous monitoring.

4-5 hours Advanced
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CCZT Domain 2
Identity Verification Lab

Implement continuous identity verification, set up behavioral analytics, configure adaptive authentication, and establish identity monitoring.

3-4 hours Advanced
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CCZT Domain 3
Network Security Lab

Implement network microsegmentation, set up network policies, configure traffic analysis, and establish network monitoring.

3-4 hours Advanced
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CCZT Domain 4
Continuous Security Lab

Implement real-time threat detection, set up automated response systems, configure security analytics, and establish continuous monitoring.

4-5 hours Advanced
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