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Identity serves as the new perimeter in modern architecture. The 2021 framework details the mechanics of zero-trust access.

: Exercises cover major providers including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with a historical emphasis on AWS. sans sec 549 2021

Features do not translate 1:1 between providers (e.g., AWS IAM policies vs. Azure Role-Based Access Control). Architects are trained to build abstraction layers and rely on third-party security tooling to achieve a single pane of glass. Identity serves as the new perimeter in modern architecture

Modern cloud applications rely on microservices that communicate via APIs. SEC549 dedicates significant focus to securing non-human identities using short-lived tokens, managed identities, and centralized secrets management tools like HashiCorp Vault or cloud-native secrets managers. Features do not translate 1:1 between providers (e

The course features approximately 35 design-focused labs that use real-world case studies to illustrate secure architectural patterns.