Course Outline

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 for government systems

Security Design Principles

  • Implementing security by design in government platforms
  • Employing defense in depth strategies for robust protection
  • Applying least privilege and secure defaults to enhance security

Compliance Standards and Regulations

  • Overview of compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) for government
  • Aligning platform engineering with legal and regulatory frameworks for government
  • Continuous compliance monitoring in government systems

Secure Development Lifecycle

  • Integrating security into the development process for government projects
  • Conducting threat modeling and risk assessment for government platforms
  • Performing security testing and code reviews to ensure robustness

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

  • Principles of IAM in the context of government systems
  • Implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms for government users
  • Managing identities and access controls to protect government data

Data Protection and Encryption

  • Data classification and protection strategies for government information
  • Encryption standards and best practices in government settings
  • Key management and securing data at rest and in transit for government platforms

Network Security and Segmentation

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

Incident Response and Recovery

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

Security Audits and Penetration Testing

  • Conducting thorough security audits for government systems
  • Applying penetration testing methodologies to identify vulnerabilities in government networks
  • Taking remediation actions and following up on audit findings for government platforms

Emerging Trends in Security and Compliance

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

Capstone Project

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

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of fundamental cybersecurity principles for government
  • Experience with networking and system administration
  • Familiarity with common security frameworks and compliance standards

Audience

  • Platform engineers
  • Security analysts
  • Compliance officers
 28 Hours

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