Cloud Security and Auditing Fundamentals Across AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud

Learn cloud security and auditing across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, including UK compliance, IAM, Zero Trust, monitoring, assurance, incident response and multi-cloud governance.

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  • 25 students
  • Last Update: 11 June, 2026

What you'll learn

  • Explain cloud computing models, shared responsibility and core security principles across AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.
  • Understand identity management, network security, Zero Trust, encryption, key management and secure cloud architecture.
  • Recognise key UK cloud governance, data protection, regulatory and security frameworks.
  • Explore cloud auditing, security evidence, monitoring, vulnerability assessment, compliance auditing and assurance reporting.
  • Understand incident response, resilience, DevSecOps, multi-cloud governance, emerging technologies and future cloud security risks.
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Course Description


Cloud environments are now central to how organisations deliver digital services, manage information and support business operations. Understanding how security, governance and auditing work across different cloud platforms is increasingly important for IT, security and compliance professionals.

Cloud Security and Auditing Fundamentals Across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud provides a structured introduction to cloud security principles, multi-cloud governance, identity and access management, data protection, UK compliance, auditing, assurance and operational resilience.

The course progresses from cloud computing and security foundations into secure architecture, UK regulatory frameworks, cloud auditing, incident management, DevSecOps and emerging cloud security challenges.

What You'll Learn

  • Explain cloud computing models, shared responsibility and core security principles across AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.
  • Understand identity management, network security, Zero Trust, encryption, key management and secure cloud architecture.
  • Recognise key UK cloud governance, data protection, regulatory and security frameworks.
  • Explore cloud auditing, security evidence, monitoring, vulnerability assessment, compliance auditing and assurance reporting.
  • Understand incident response, resilience, DevSecOps, multi-cloud governance, emerging technologies and future cloud security risks.

Why Take this Course

Cloud security involves more than protecting individual systems. Organisations also need effective governance, auditing, compliance and risk management across increasingly complex environments.

This course brings these areas together in one structured learning pathway.

This course helps you:

✓ Understand how security responsibilities operate across major cloud platforms and multi-cloud environments.
✓ Build awareness of identity, data protection, secure architecture and resilience principles.
✓ Develop knowledge of UK GDPR, NCSC Cloud Security Principles, Cyber Essentials and relevant ISO standards.
✓ Explore practical cloud auditing, monitoring, vulnerability assessment and assurance activities.
✓ Understand emerging security challenges involving AI, Zero Trust, quantum risks and continuous compliance.

Who this Course is for

  • IT and Cloud Professionals
  • Cybersecurity Professionals and Learners
  • Audit, Risk and Compliance Teams
  • IT Managers and Security Leaders
  • 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 Computing Models and Service Architectures

    • Shared Responsibility Across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud

    • Cloud Security Principles and Trust Frameworks

    • Cloud Governance, Business Value, and Security Challenges

    • Identity and Access Management Across Multi-Cloud Platforms

    • Cloud Network Security, Zero Trust, and Secure Connectivity

    • Data Protection, Encryption, and Key Management

    • Secure Cloud Architecture, Resilience, and High Availability

    • UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and Privacy Requirements

    • NCSC Cloud Security Principles and Cyber Essentials

    • ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27017, and ISO/IEC 27018 Standards

    • Governance, Risk Management, and Cloud Compliance Frameworks

    • Cloud Audit Principles, Methodologies and Audit Evidence

    • Logging, Monitoring, SIEM and Security Analytics

    • Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing and Exposure Management

    • Compliance Auditing, Internal Controls and Assurance Reporting

    • Cloud Incident Response, Digital Forensics and Recovery

    • Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Operational Resilience

    • DevSecOps, Secure Software Development, and Infrastructure as Code

    • Cloud Workload Security, Containers, and Serverless Governance

    • Multi-Cloud Governance, Hybrid Cloud, and Third-Party Risk

    • Artificial Intelligence, Zero Trust and Modern Cloud Defence

    • Cloud Security Strategy, Executive Governance, and Risk Leadership

    • Future Cloud Security Trends, Quantum Risks and Continuous Compliance

Assessment & Certificate

Validate Your Cloud Security Knowledge

This CPD-accredited course includes assessments covering cloud security, governance, compliance, auditing, incident management and emerging cloud risks.

After successful completion, you will receive a CPD certificate recognising your achievement and supporting your continuing professional development record.

The CPD certificate is separate from any official certification. Candidates must complete the relevant certification provider's examination and requirements independently.

Assessment & Certificate

Career Opportunities

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

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

  • Cloud Security Analyst
  • Cloud Security Engineer
  • Cloud Auditor
  • Cloud Compliance Analyst
  • Information Security Analyst
  • IT Security Auditor
  • Cloud Risk Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Consultant

Student Reviews

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“I wanted to understand how cloud security differs across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. The course gave me a useful framework for looking at shared responsibility, governance and security.”

Response from DPG Support Team
Thank you, Daniel. We're pleased that the multi-cloud perspective helped you build a clearer understanding of cloud security responsibilities.

“The auditing and compliance modules were particularly useful. I found the connection between cloud security controls, evidence and assurance much easier to understand after completing the course.”

Response from DPG Support Team
Thank you, Emily. We're glad the course helped connect cloud security concepts with auditing, evidence and assurance activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The course is suitable for IT professionals, cybersecurity learners, cloud professionals, auditors, risk and compliance teams, managers and anyone seeking foundational knowledge of cloud security and auditing.

Yes. The curriculum specifically covers shared responsibility across AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud and introduces multi-cloud security and governance concepts.

Yes. It covers UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, NCSC Cloud Security Principles, Cyber Essentials and ISO/IEC standards identified in the curriculum.

Yes. The course covers cloud audit principles, methodologies, audit evidence, logging, monitoring, security analytics, vulnerability assessment, compliance auditing, internal controls and assurance reporting.

No. This is CPD-accredited training and does not itself award a vendor certification. Candidates seeking AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud certification must complete the relevant certification provider's examination and requirements independently.

It provides foundational coverage of cloud security and auditing, but learners with some existing IT, cybersecurity or cloud knowledge may find it particularly useful when progressing into more specialised areas.