Welcome to Academia

Learn to attack and defend the AWS cloud with hands-on projects

Who Should Enroll?

This cohort is ideal for individuals keen on hands-on learning about AWS security concepts, including:

  • Penetration Testers

  • Cloud Architects

  • Cloud Security Engineers

  • DevOps Engineers

  • Security Enthusiasts

  • Cyber Security Students

Hands-On Projects

Gain a high-demand skillset attacking and defending the AWS cloud.

Our cohort will conduct two labs per week: one red team & one blue team.

Week 1: Introduction and AWS Security Crash Course.

Week 2: IAM Misconfigurations.

Week 3: S3 Bucket Vulnerabilities.

Week 4: Exploit vulnerabilities in EC2 instances.

Week 5: VPC & Network Security

Week 6: ECS Takeover

Week 7: Capstone

Week 8: Career Guidance

Real-World Simulations

The above cohort layout is an example. Weekly projects will be subject to change.


Prerequisites

Participants are expected to be able to self-study. Basic knowledge of AWS and a general understanding of cloud security fundamentals is expected.

Secure Cloud Academy

Learn to attack and defend the AWS cloud through hands-on projects for a lucrative skillset.

Hands-On Projects

Engage in practical projects to master attacking and defending the AWS cloud infrastructure.

Multi Six Figure Skills

Acquire skills that can lead to a high-paying career in cyber security.

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black Logitech G710+ wireless keyboard and wireless mouse near gray flat screen computer monitor on table
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Colorful software or web code on a computer monitor

About Us

whoami: Rafael Martinez
Founder | CEO

Rafael is the founder and CEO of Secure Cloud Academy, a cutting-edge training platform dedicated to bridging the skills gap in cloud security. With a career that began in technical support roles, Rafael has an innate understanding of the challenges faced by professionals in the ever-evolving world of technology.

Currently working as a Cloud Security Engineer with a focus on Identity and Access Management, Rafael witnessed firsthand the pressing need for comprehensive and accessible training resources in the cloud security domain. Driven by a passion for knowledge-sharing and a commitment to empowering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, he took it upon himself to establish Secure Cloud Academy.

whoami: Yesenia Yser
Career Mentor | Instructor

With 12+ years of experience in IT security, Security Operations, Incident Response, and digital forensics, with a primary focus on application security space particularly, open source software, supply chain security, DevSecOps, and Research & Development.

Yesenia has developed internal security tooling, led and mentors engineers, overseen business requirements and conversations across various business units, and influenced security programs and culture shifts to support security initiatives across large Fortune 100 organizations throughout my career.

She has taken a proactive role in establishing and nurturing various DEI organizations and empowering women to not only join but thrive within the tech industry through mentorship, social influence, and networking events.