Module Instructor: J. Doe
Last Revision: October 2025

Technical Training Module: Advanced Cloud Security

1. Module Overview & Prerequisites

Training Topic: Advanced API Authentication Methods

Sphere: Engineering | Cloud Operations

This intensive module is designed for senior engineers and cloud architects responsible for designing and securing microservices architectures. It covers current best practices for mitigating common API vulnerabilities and implementing robust authentication flows, focusing on OAuth 2.0 and token management. Attendees should have a foundational understanding of public cloud environments and RESTful service design.

2. Core Concepts: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Effective Identity and Access Management is the cornerstone of cloud security. We will review the principle of least privilege (PoLP) and explore how to use ephemeral credentials instead of long-lived secrets to minimize attack surface.

• Reviewing **Zero Trust** architecture principles.
• Deep dive into role-based access control (RBAC) implementation.
• The importance of continuous authorization and auditing.

3. Practical Exercise: Setting up OAUTH 2.0

In this hands-on session, participants will configure a mock service to use the Authorization Code Grant flow. You will be required to demonstrate a successful token exchange and validation using industry-standard libraries.

4. Certification & Next Steps

Upon completion of the module and passing the final practical exam, participants will receive an Advanced Cloud Security certification valid for one year. The next suggested module in this track is **Container Security and Hardening**.