Cloud Security Training, Courses, and Certifications

Ready to Lead and Secure the Future of Cloud Security

Cloud security is business-critical, requiring cyber professionals to navigate evolving threats, secure cloud environments, and align security goals with business objectives. At SANS, we believe that effective cloud security training should be a business enabler that evolves as fast as the technology. It must equip practitioners with hands-on technical expertise, in-depth knowledge of multiple Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), and strategic insight to build sustainable security practices in an era where innovation outpaces workforce knowledge. Through industry-leading cloud security training, courses, and certifications, professionals can build the skills and validate the expertise needed to secure cloud environments with confidence.

Cloud Security Certifications

SANS cloud security courses map to eight GIAC certifications, from GIAC AI Platform Security (GAIPS) for engineers securing GenAI and LLM applications through GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA) for teams building security into the CI/CD pipeline. Each course pairs hands-on labs in live cloud environments with the certification exam, so the credential reflects skills practiced, not just concepts read about.

• GIAC AI Platform Security (GAIPS) certification — proves you can secure generative AI and LLM-powered applications against prompt injection, data leakage, and model abuse. For AI engineers, application security teams, and cloud architects. Prep with SEC545: GenAI and LLM Application Security.
• GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA) certification — proves you can build security into the CI/CD pipeline instead of bolting it on afterward. For security and DevOps professionals. Prep with SEC540: Cloud Native Security and DevSecOps Automation.
• GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD) certification — proves you can plan, harden, and defend cloud environments across identity, data, and network layers. For security engineers, analysts, and system administrators. Prep with SEC502: Cloud Security Tactical Defense.
• GIAC Cloud Security Architecture and Design (GCAD) certification — proves you can design secure, scalable cloud architecture, not just secure what's already built. For aspiring cloud security architects. Prep with SEC549: Cloud Security Architecture.
• GIAC Public Cloud Security (GPCS) certification — proves you can harden and defend workloads across AWS, Azure, and GCP. For security and cloud engineers working multicloud. Prep with SEC510: Cloud Security Engineering and Controls.
• GIAC Cloud Threat Detection (GCTD) certification — proves you can spot and investigate an attacker already inside a cloud environment. For cloud security analysts and detection engineers. Prep with SEC541: Cloud Security Threat Detection.
• GIAC Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB) certification — proves you can find and fix the flaws behind most web app breaches. For developers and application security analysts. Prep with SEC522: Application Security: Securing Web Applications, APIs, and Microservices.
• GIAC AWS Secure Builder Micro-Credential — proves you can secure AWS workloads across identity, CI/CD, and workload hardening. For cloud engineers new to AWS security. Prep with SEC480: AWS Secure Builder.