Cloud DevSecOps

Being a successful student requires understanding how you learn, identifying your values, and setting clear goals. It also means mastering time and financial management, developing strong note-taking and test-taking skills, collaborating effectively, and leveraging technology to enhance your efficiency. In this course, you will learn essential research, writing, and presentation skills. Additionally, you will focus on financial literacy through the Enriched Academy program, designed specifically for Oxford College students, to help you confidently manage your finances.

This module focuses on foundational networking concepts such as the OSI model, IP addressing, and subnetting. Students will understand how subnetting optimizes network resources and how to apply these techniques to design efficient network architectures.

In this module, students will learn the syntax and structure of Python. They will work with variables, data types, control structures, and functions, as well as practice handling user input and output effectively.

This module covers fundamental Linux concepts, such as file management, permissions, and software installation. Students will also learn about user and group management, networking configuration, task scheduling, and file compression techniques.

Students will dive deeper into AWS core services like EC2, VPC, Load Balancing, and Auto Scaling. The module also covers Lambda for serverless computing, CloudFront for content delivery, and using AWS CLI for automation, as well as managing access control with IAM.

Students will gain practical skills in configuring and managing web servers like Apache, Nginx, and IIS. Topics include setting up virtual hosts, configuring SSL security, optimizing performance, and managing reverse proxying and load balancing.

Students will explore Ansible’s core features, including writing playbooks and automating infrastructure tasks. The module will cover managing configuration at scale, as well as advanced features like roles and Ansible Vault for secure workflows.

Students will learn the basics of Kubernetes, focusing on managing containerized applications at scale. They will gain practical experience in handling Kubernetes clusters, configuring networking, scaling applications, and monitoring workloads.

In this module, students will learn how to manage infrastructure using Terraform. They will explore writing configurations, managing state, and provisioning infrastructure across cloud providers in a scalable and reusable manner.

In this capstone module, students will integrate their learning in cloud services, automation, and security to build a complete DevSecOps pipeline. Drawing from earlier modules on CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud deployment, students will develop a secure and automated workflow for deploying applications. This project showcases their ability to embed security within the software development lifecycle on a cloud platform.

Students will explore the basics of cloud computing, including core characteristics like scalability, on-demand availability, and remote access. The module also covers the evolution of cloud computing and its impact on modern business. Additionally, students will discuss the benefits, challenges, and current trends in cloud technology.

Students will learn about JSON and YAML as key data formats for web development and configuration management. They will dive into the syntax of both formats, learn to create valid files, and gain troubleshooting skills to ensure compliance with standards.

Students will explore the principles of virtualization, including the role of hypervisors and how physical resources are allocated to virtual machines. The module discusses popular virtualization software and the advantages of virtualization in IT infrastructure.

This module introduces AWS cloud services, such as EC2 and S3, and covers the pricing models and cost estimation methods. Students will also learn about AWS regions, availability zones, management tools, and security features for maintaining a secure cloud.

This module introduces students to the principles of DevOps and its role in the software development lifecycle. Students will explore DevOps practices, tools, and the benefits of implementing DevOps within organizations to enhance collaboration and efficiency.

This module covers the use of Git for version control and GitHub for managing remote repositories. Students will learn the basics of Git, including creating repositories, branching, and committing changes, and will explore collaboration features on GitHub like pull requests and workflows.

This module introduces students to Docker and containerization, focusing on running and managing containers and images. Students will work with Docker Compose to manage multi-container applications and learn about Docker networking and volumes.

This module covers using GitHub Actions to automate CI/CD workflows. Students will create YAML-based workflows and learn how to integrate GitHub Actions with cloud platforms to automate builds, tests, and deployments.

Students will learn to monitor and visualize cloud environments using Prometheus for metrics collection and Grafana for dashboard creation. The module also covers setting up alerts for real-time monitoring.