Platform Engineering: Security and Compliance Training Course

Introduction to Security in Platform Engineering for Government

• Understanding the importance of security in government operations
• Core concepts of information security for government agencies
• The impact of security on platform engineering in the public sector

Security Design Principles for Government

• Implementing security by design in government systems
• Employing defense in depth strategies for enhanced protection
• Adhering to least privilege and secure defaults in government platforms

Compliance Standards and Regulations for Government

• Overview of compliance requirements, including GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS, as they apply to government agencies
• Aligning platform engineering with legal and regulatory frameworks for government entities
• Ensuring continuous compliance monitoring in government systems

Secure Development Lifecycle for Government

• Integrating security into the development process for government applications
• Conducting threat modeling and risk assessment for government platforms
• Implementing security testing and code reviews in government software development

Identity and Access Management (IAM) for Government

• Principles of IAM as applied to government systems
• Implementing robust authentication and authorization mechanisms for government platforms
• Managing identities and access controls in government environments

Data Protection and Encryption for Government

• Data classification and protection strategies tailored for government data
• Adopting encryption standards and best practices for government information
• Key management and data protection for both at-rest and in-transit data in government systems

Network Security and Segmentation for Government

• Designing network architecture with secure communication protocols for government networks
• Utilizing firewalls, VPNs, and other security appliances in government IT infrastructure
• Implementing micro-segmentation and zero trust networks for enhanced government security

Incident Response and Recovery for Government

• Preparing for security incidents in government agencies
• Developing effective incident response strategies for government systems
• Planning and executing disaster recovery procedures for government operations

Security Audits and Penetration Testing for Government

• Conducting comprehensive security audits in government organizations
• Applying penetration testing methodologies to government platforms
• Implementing remediation and follow-up actions in response to audit findings for government systems

Emerging Trends in Security and Compliance for Government

• Staying ahead of the evolving threat landscape in government security
• Evaluating the security implications of new technologies for government use
• Addressing future challenges in platform security for government agencies

Capstone Project for Government

• Applying security and compliance concepts to a government platform project
• Designing a secure platform architecture for government operations
• Presenting and evaluating the security posture of government systems

Summary and Next Steps for Government