Integrating static application security testing (SAST) and IaC scanning (using tools like Checkov, TFLint, or KICS) directly into CI/CD pipelines.
The SEC 549 course is designed for security professionals who want to enhance their skills in threat intelligence and incident response, including:
: Rather than standard "follow the leader" engineering, labs focus on correcting architectural anti-patterns Capstone Challenge sans sec 549 2021
Architecting storage solutions that automatically comply with regional regulations (like GDPR or CCPA) using automated classification tools. 4. Cloud Network Architecture and Zero-Egress Design
Patterns that apply across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. The GIAC GCAD Certification SANS SEC 549 (2021) is a SANS Institute
Traditional on-premises security relies on perimeter defense—firewalls, physical data centers, and isolated networks. The cloud destroys this perimeter.
SANS SEC 549 (2021) is a SANS Institute security control guidance document (training/course module) covering modern defensive techniques for detecting and responding to threats in enterprise environments. It emphasizes threat hunting, endpoint detection and response (EDR), network telemetry, and incident response playbooks to reduce dwell time and detect advanced adversaries. siloed cloud security to centralized
For large enterprises, managing separate identity stores across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is unsustainable. The course highlights the architectural necessity of integrating central Identity Providers (IdPs) via SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC). This ensures centralized onboarding, offboarding, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement. Machine-to-Machine Security
. It specifically targets the transition from manual, siloed cloud security to centralized, automated, and scalable designs across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Key Technical Pillars (2021 Focus) Identity Foundations & Federation : Centralizing workforce identity using tools like Microsoft Entra ID
The curriculum is typically delivered over five days and is heavily practical, featuring approximately .
Designing robust IAM policies.