Cloud Security and Compliance

Learn cloud security governance, UK compliance, identity and access management, data protection, incident response, supplier risk and continuous compliance.

  • 19 students
  • Last Update: 29 March, 2026

What you'll learn

  • Explain cloud service models, shared responsibility, governance structures and security risk ownership
  • Identify key UK legal, regulatory and standards considerations for cloud security
  • Describe core identity, access, privileged security and least-privilege concepts
  • Explain key approaches to cloud data protection, encryption and secure architecture
  • Recognise important cloud monitoring, incident management, supplier assurance and continuous compliance considerations
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Course Description

The Cloud Security and Compliance course provides a structured understanding of the security, legal, regulatory and operational considerations involved in protecting cloud environments. It explores how organisations can establish effective security governance, manage cloud risks, protect data and identities, monitor environments and maintain compliance.

The course begins with the foundations of cloud security and compliance, covering cloud service and deployment models, shared responsibility, security governance, accountability, risk ownership, threats, vulnerabilities and organisational responsibilities.

Learners then explore the UK legal, regulatory and standards landscape, including UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, NIS Regulations, NCSC guidance, Cyber Essentials and ISO standards. The course also examines identity and access management, privileged security, data protection, encryption, secure architecture, Zero Trust, data residency and international transfers.

Further modules focus on cloud operations, security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, business continuity and operational resilience. The course concludes with cloud assurance, supplier risk, continuous compliance, auditing, evidence management, cloud exit planning and continual improvement.

What You'll Learn

  • Explain cloud service models, shared responsibility, governance structures and security risk ownership
  • Identify key UK legal, regulatory and standards considerations for cloud security
  • Describe core identity, access, privileged security and least-privilege concepts
  • Explain key approaches to cloud data protection, encryption and secure architecture
  • Recognise important cloud monitoring, incident management, supplier assurance and continuous compliance considerations

Why Take this Course

Cloud environments require organisations to manage security, privacy, regulatory and operational risks alongside their technology requirements. Understanding how cloud responsibilities are divided, how access is controlled and how security risks are monitored can support more effective protection of organisational information and services.

This course brings together cloud security governance, UK regulatory requirements, identity and access controls, data protection, secure architecture, operational security, incident management and supplier assurance. It also considers how organisations can maintain continuous compliance and resilience as cloud environments evolve.

This course helps you:

✓ Understand cloud service models, shared responsibility, security governance and cloud risk ownership
✓ Recognise key UK legal, regulatory and standards requirements affecting cloud security
✓ Develop awareness of identity management, privileged access and least-privilege controls
✓ Explore cloud data protection, encryption, secure architecture, Zero Trust and international transfers
✓ Understand monitoring, incident response, supplier risk, continuous compliance and cloud exit planning

Who this Course is for

  • Cloud and IT Professionals
  • Cybersecurity Professionals
  • Risk and Compliance Teams
  • IT Governance and Security Managers
  • IT Governance and Security Managers
  • Learners Exploring Cloud Security Careers

Prerequisites

  • No prior data protection experience required
  • A basic understanding of your organisation
  • Access to a computer and internet
  • Enthusiasm to learn and apply best practice

Course Features

  • Lifetime access Learn anytime and revisit every lesson.
  • Mobile friendly Study smoothly on phone, tablet or desktop.
  • Certificate of completion Showcase your achievement after completion.
  • Downloadable resources Keep practical materials for future reference.
  • Practical Scenarios Apply knowledge through realistic workplace scenarios.
  • Dedicated Support Get help whenever you need guidance.

Course Curriculum

6 sections

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24 lectures

    • Cloud Service Models, Deployment Models and Shared Responsibility

    • Cloud Security Governance, Accountability and Risk Ownership

    • Cloud Threats, Vulnerabilities and Misconfiguration Risks

    • Security Roles, Policies and Organisational Responsibilities

    • UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and Security of Processing

    • NIS Regulations, Cyber Resilience and Incident Obligations

    • NCSC Cloud Security Principles and Cyber Assessment Framework

    • Cyber Essentials, ISO Standards and Regulatory Assurance

    • Identity and Access Management in Cloud Environments

    • Multi-Factor Authentication, Federation and Single Sign-On

    • Role-Based Access Control and Least-Privilege Enforcement

    • Privileged Access Management and Joiner, Mover and Leaver Controls

    • Data Classification, Retention and Secure Disposal

    • Encryption, Key Management and Cryptographic Governance

    • Secure Cloud Architecture, Network Segmentation and Zero Trust

    • Data Residency, Sovereignty and International Data Transfers

    • Security Logging, Monitoring and Threat Detection

    • Cloud Incident Response, Breach Management and Regulatory Reporting

    • Vulnerability Management, Patching and Secure Configuration

    • Business Continuity, Backup, Recovery and Operational Resilience

    • Cloud Provider Due Diligence and Contractual Security Requirements

    • Supply-Chain, Managed Service Provider and Sub-Processor Risk

    • Continuous Compliance Monitoring, Auditing and Evidence Management

    • Cloud Exit Planning, Portability and Continual Improvement

Assessment & Certificate

Validate Your Cloud Security Knowledge

Complete assessments to reinforce your understanding of the course modules. Upon successful completion of this CPD-accredited course, you will receive a CPD certificate to support your continuing professional development record.

Career Opportunities

This course can add value to existing IT, cloud, cybersecurity, compliance or governance knowledge, support continuing professional development (CPD), and strengthen understanding for those looking to explore or progress within cloud security, information security, risk and compliance.

Roles linked to this subject area in the UK may include:

  • Cloud Security Analyst
  • Cloud Security Engineer
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Cloud Compliance Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • IT Risk and Compliance Analyst
  • Security Governance Analyst
  • Cloud Risk Analyst


Completing this course does not guarantee employment or qualify a learner for a specialist, regulated or formally appointed cybersecurity role.

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is suitable for IT professionals, cloud teams, cybersecurity staff, compliance professionals, governance teams, risk professionals and managers involved in cloud security or technology operations.

It is best suited to learners with some familiarity with IT, cloud environments, cybersecurity, risk or compliance, as the curriculum covers a range of professional cloud security concepts.

Yes. The course includes UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and security of processing within its UK legal, regulatory and standards framework.

Yes. It covers identity and access management, multi-factor authentication, federation, single sign-on, role-based access control, least privilege and privileged access management.

Yes. The curriculum includes cloud incident response, breach management, regulatory reporting, vulnerability management, patching, backup, recovery and operational resilience.

Yes. The final module covers cloud provider due diligence, contractual security requirements, supply-chain risks, managed service providers, sub-processors and continuous compliance.

No. This course provides general educational and professional development content. Organisations should obtain appropriate legal, regulatory, cybersecurity or compliance advice when applying requirements to specific cloud environments.