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Cloud Security & FedRAMP
Exam Code : FRCS-CertCop-003
Cloud Security & FedRAMP training program provides the essential technical Cloud knowledge and FedRAMP skills required for both the providers (CSPs)and as well as stakeholders. The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a US government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to assessing and monitoring cloud-based systems’ security. Achieving FedRAMP authorization can be a challenging task without proper training. Certcop FedRAMP training will cover all requirements and cover some common pitfalls that CSPs may encounter during FedRAMP efforts and offer proven guidance to avoid them. CSPs can save time and money on the way to achieving government sector growth by learning about all the requirements, 7 Pillars of Self-Assessment, a more profound understanding of FedRAMP, and the level of effort that is required to complete a FedRAMP assessment.
Why Join this Program
Strategic Insight into Cloud Service Models and Security
The program dives deep into the nuances of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, including their advantages, disadvantages, and security considerations. This knowledge allows you to strategically assess and secure cloud deployments, making you a valuable asset to organizations transitioning to or optimizing cloud-based operations.
Preparation for Emerging Trends in Cloud Technology
The inclusion of chapters on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), API security, and recent FedRAMP developments (e.g., OSCAL) ensures you’re equipped to handle cutting-edge technologies and evolving standards. This forward-looking training keeps you competitive in a rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape.
Enhanced Problem-Solving with Practical Tools and Techniques
You’ll learn to use tools like Git/GitHub for version control, perform reconnaissance with OSINT frameworks (e.g., Maltego, Recon-ng), and conduct cloud forensics. These practical skills enhance your ability to troubleshoot, investigate, and secure cloud environments, preparing you for hands-on roles in cybersecurity operations.
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Program Overview
The Certified Cybercop Cloud Security & FedRAMP program is designed to equip professionals with the expertise to secure cloud environments and ensure compliance with the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). This certification focuses on safeguarding cloud infrastructure, applications, and data while aligning with stringent government standards.
Participants gain in-depth knowledge of cloud security principles, including shared responsibility models, identity and access management, encryption, and data protection in multi-cloud and hybrid environments. The program also covers FedRAMP compliance, emphasizing the assessment and authorization process, roles and responsibilities, and continuous monitoring practices. Professionals will learn to evaluate cloud service providers (CSPs) against FedRAMP security requirements and manage risks effectively.
Ideal for cybersecurity engineers, cloud architects, and compliance professionals, this certification validates expertise in securing cloud systems and meeting regulatory requirements. By earning the Certified Cybercop Cloud Security & FedRAMP credential, professionals demonstrate their ability to protect cloud resources and navigate complex compliance frameworks, making them indispensable in today’s cloud-centric IT landscape.
Key Features
- Comprehensive FedRAMP Understanding
- The course provides an in-depth introduction to the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), covering its purpose, goals, benefits, and processes (e.g., Preparation, Authorization, Continuous Monitoring). It equips learners with the knowledge to navigate FedRAMP’s standardized approach to security assessment and authorization for cloud services.
- Cloud Service Models Coverage
- It explores the three primary cloud service models—Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS)—detailing their characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and practical applications, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of cloud deployment options.
- Cybersecurity Focus
- The course emphasizes cloud cybersecurity, including the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), NIST standards (e.g., SP 800-145), and tools like Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and Next-Generation Firewalls. It prepares candidates to secure cloud environments effectively.
- Security Assessment and Authorization
- Detailed instruction on creating a FedRAMP Security Assessment Plan (SAP) and System Security Plan (SSP), including compliance with NIST 800-53 controls, risk management frameworks, and Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) obligations, prepares learners for real-world authorization processes.
- Continuous Monitoring Strategies
- The course covers FedRAMP’s Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) strategy, outlining roles, responsibilities, and processes to maintain security post-authorization. This ensures learners understand how to sustain compliance over time.
- Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Management
- It includes advanced topics like penetration testing methodologies, threat modeling, attack vectors, and vulnerability management, enabling learners to identify and mitigate security risks in cloud systems.
- Data Security and Application Security
- Focused sections on cloud data lifecycle management (Create, Store, Use, Share, Archive, Destroy), encryption, tokenization, and secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices equip candidates to protect data and applications in the cloud.
- Emerging Technologies Integration
- The course addresses modern topics like API security (including OWASP API Top 10), cloud forensics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) in cloud security, preparing learners for current and future challenges
- Practical Hands-On Learning
- Hands-on practice is a core feature, with guidance on setting up virtual labs (e.g., using Kali Linux and VirtualBox) and performing penetration testing. The course encourages applying theoretical knowledge in simulated scenarios to build practical skills.
Learning Path
- Is FedRAMP Mandatory?
- FedRAMP Relationship to the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- FedRAMP Security Risk-based Model
- What is IaaS?
- IaaS Advantages
- IaaS Limitations and Concerns
- What is Platform as a Service
- Characteristics of PaaS
- Advantages of PaaS
- What is a SaaS?
- SaaS Advantages
- SaaS Characteristics
- CIA Triad
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
- Penetration Testing in the Cloud
- Training and Awareness
- Cloud-Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- FedRAMP Process/Flowchart
- Selecting a FedRAMP 3PAO
- Security Testing
- What is a Security Assessment Plan?
- FedRAMP Risk Management Framework
- 3PAO Obligations
- Purpose of ConMon
- NIST RMF
- ConMon Roles and Responsibilities
- Scope of Pentest
- Penetration Test Methodology and Requirements
- Elements of a Penetration Test
- Objectives of SSP
- SSP Organization and Scope
- Tips for Writing the SSP
- What is Kali Linux?
- Downloading Kali Linux
- Installing Kali Linux on VirtualBox
- What is GitHub?
- What is Git
- How to Make a Git Directory
- Cloud Data Lifecycle
- Cloud Storage Architectures
- Cloud Data Security Foundational Strategies
- SDLC
- Software Development Security
- Object Oriented Programming
- What are Cloud Forensics?
- Cloud Forensic Process Flow
- Cloud Log Analysis
- What is Reconnaissance?
- What Is OSINT
- Tools
- Intro to API Security
- OWASP API Top 10 2019
- Securing an API
- FedRAMP Goals for the Future
- What is OSCAL?
- OSCAL Tools
- What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework
- What is Machine Learning
What Skills Will You Learn?
1. Understanding and Implementing FedRAMP Processes
- Master the FedRAMP framework to assess, authorize, and monitor cloud systems effectively.
2. Deploying and Securing Cloud Service Models
- Gain expertise in deploying and securing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud models.
3. Cloud Cybersecurity Techniques
- Learn to protect cloud environments using IDS, IPS, firewalls, and NIST standards.
4. Hands-On Technical Proficiency
- Develop practical skills to set up Kali Linux, virtual labs, and use cybersecurity tools.
5. Security Assessment and Documentation
- Acquire the ability to create and evaluate FedRAMP-compliant security plans and documentation.
6. Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Management
- Perform penetration tests and manage vulnerabilities using advanced tools and techniques.
7. Data Security and Encryption
- Secure cloud data across its lifecycle with encryption, tokenization, and DLP strategies.
8. Application Security and Development
- Build secure cloud applications with IAM, secure APIs, and a Cloud-Secure SDLC.
9. Cloud Forensics and Incident Response
- Conduct forensic investigations and analyze logs to support cloud incident response.
10. Emerging Technology Application
- Leverage AI, ML, and API security to address modern cloud security challenges.
Jobs You Can Land With Blue Team
- Cloud Security Engineer
- Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud architectures, ensuring compliance with FedRAMP standards for government clients.
- FedRAMP Compliance Specialist
- Assist CSPs and federal agencies in achieving and maintaining FedRAMP authorization through assessments, documentation, and continuous monitoring.
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Monitor cloud systems for threats, perform vulnerability assessments, and ensure adherence to FedRAMP security controls.
- Penetration Tester
- Conduct security tests on cloud environments to identify weaknesses, leveraging skills in penetration testing and risk mitigation.
- Information Security Officer (ISO)
- Oversee security policies and compliance strategies for organizations pursuing FedRAMP certification or managing cloud-based federal data.
- Cloud Architect
- Develop secure cloud solutions tailored to IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS models, aligning with FedRAMP and NIST requirements.
- Incident Response Specialist
- Lead investigations and responses to security incidents in cloud environments, using forensic and monitoring skills honed in the certification.
- Security Consultant
- Advise organizations on cloud security best practices, FedRAMP processes, and risk management to secure government contracts.
- Vulnerability Management Analyst
- Identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities in cloud systems, ensuring ongoing FedRAMP compliance.
- Government IT Security Specialist
- Work directly with federal agencies to implement and monitor secure cloud solutions under FedRAMP guidelines.
Exam Details
| Course Name | Certified CyberCop – FRCS | |
| Course Number: | FRCS-CertCop-003 | |
| Required exam | FRCS-CertCop-003 | |
| Number of Questions | Maximum of 100 questions | |
| Type of Questions | Multiple-choice and performance-based | |
| Length of Test | 180 Minutes | |
| Passing Score | 70% – This test has no scaled score; it’s pass/fail only. | |
| Retirement | Usually three years after launch | |
| Languages | English |
FAQs
All exams are hosted by ExamIT.com and candidate must pay separately for these exams. Candidates who have not attended the training program by one of the above methodology will not be able to register for the certification exam.
- This course requires a basic familiarity with TCP/IP and operating system principles.
- It’s a plus if you’re familiar with the Linux command line, network security monitoring, and SIEM technologies. Some fundamental security concepts are expected at this level.
- Basic to intermediate level of Linux skills are highly recommended.
- Candidates who are not proficient in Linux should try to learn basic Linux skills in order to get the most out of this course.
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