Overview

The Cloud Security Fundamentals v2 labs introduce learners to the fundamentals of cloud security, including concepts they must understand to recognize threats and potentially defend data centers, public/private clouds, enterprise networks, and small office/home office (SOHO) networks from cloud-based attacks.

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What You Will Learn

Protect sensitive data using Palo Alto Networks firewall data filtering
Prevent internet threats with file blocking and threat prevention profiles
Deploy and secure containers using Docker and container networking
Configure GlobalProtect Host Information Profiles (HIP) for endpoint compliance
Scan containers for vulnerabilities and enforce security policies

Best For

Learners exploring cloud security concepts including container and data protection
Professionals transitioning into cloud security or DevSecOps roles
Educators incorporating cloud-native security topics into cybersecurity programs
Organizations evaluating cloud threat prevention strategies with Palo Alto Networks tools

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of networking and cybersecurity principles
Familiarity with cloud computing concepts (public cloud, data centers, VPNs)
No prior container or Docker experience required

Lab Exercises (9 labs)

#	Title
1	Protecting Sensitive Data
2	Preventing Internet Threats with File Blocking
3	Container Fundamentals
4	Container Network Security
5	Introduction to Docker Pt. 1
6	Introduction to Docker Pt. 2
7	Denying International Attackers
8	Configuring HIP for Global Protect
9	Container Vulnerability Scanning