Cloud Labs

Cloud Labs deliver immersive, mock IT infrastructures with live virtual machines and real software, allowing students to develop foundational information security skills through realistic, hands-on scenarios that match the complexity of modern systems. Each lab aligns directly with key concepts from the text and industry-recognized competencies, providing guided, performance-based practice in core areas such as risk assessment, access control, encryption, and incident response.

1. Exploring the Seven Domains of a Typical IT Infrastructure
2. Performing a Vulnerability Assessment
3. Performing Packet Capture and Traffic Analysis
4. Applying User Authentication and Access Controls
5. Using Encryption to Enhance Confidentiality and Integrity
6. Assessing Common Attack Vectors
7. Implementing an IT Security Policy
8. Implementing Security Monitoring and Logging
9. Configuring Backup and Recovery Functions
10. Performing Incident Response and Forensic Analysis