Cloud Shared Responsibility Model: Security Ownership in AWS, Azure & GCP

Understand the critical shared responsibility model that governs security across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. This course demystifies who is responsible for what — from physical infrastructure security managed by cloud providers to data classification and access controls that remain your responsibility. You will learn to assess risks across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS deployment models, implement governance frameworks, manage third-party risks, ensure data residency compliance, and build security architectures that meet enterprise and regulatory requirements. Essential knowledge for every cloud professional, security engineer, and IT leader.

Module 1: Shared Responsibility Fundamentals

• What Is the Shared Responsibility Model?
• AWS Shared Responsibility Model Deep Dive
• Azure Shared Responsibility Model
• Google Cloud Shared Responsibility Matrix
• Comparing Responsibility Boundaries Across CSPs

Module 2: Responsibilities by Service Model

• IaaS Security Responsibilities
• PaaS Security Responsibilities
• SaaS Security Responsibilities
• Serverless and Container Security Ownership
• Case Studies: Real-World Responsibility Gaps

Module 3: Risk Assessment & Management

• Cloud Risk Assessment Frameworks
• NIST CSF for Cloud Environments
• Risk Registers and Heat Maps
• Quantitative vs Qualitative Risk Analysis
• Risk Mitigation Strategies for Cloud

Module 4: Governance & Policy Frameworks

• Cloud Governance Models
• Policy-as-Code with OPA and Sentinel
• Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
• Tag-Based Governance and Cost Allocation
• Building a Cloud Center of Excellence

Module 5: Data Residency & Sovereignty

• Data Residency Requirements by Region
• GDPR Data Processing and Transfer Rules
• Data Sovereignty in Multi-Cloud Architectures
• Encryption and Key Management Across Borders
• Cross-Border Data Flow Compliance

Module 6: Third-Party Risk Management

• Vendor Risk Assessment Frameworks
• SaaS Security Evaluation Checklist
• Supply Chain Security in Cloud
• Shared Responsibility in Managed Services
• Contractual Security Requirements (SLAs)

Module 7: Compliance Mapping

• SOC 2 Type II in Cloud Environments
• HIPAA Compliance on AWS, Azure, GCP
• PCI-DSS in Cloud: Requirements and Controls
• ISO 27001 Cloud Implementation
• Continuous Compliance Monitoring

Module 8: Enterprise Security Architecture

• Zero Trust Architecture in Cloud
• Identity-Based Security Perimeters
• Multi-Cloud Security Reference Architecture
• Incident Response in Shared Responsibility Context
• Security Architecture Documentation and Review

Is this only about AWS?

No. This course covers the shared responsibility model across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. You will learn the nuances and differences between each provider, which is critical for multi-cloud environments.

How does this help with compliance?

Module 7 provides detailed compliance mapping for SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001 across all three major cloud providers. You will learn exactly which controls are your responsibility for each framework.

Is this course suitable for non-technical roles?

Yes. IT auditors, compliance officers, risk managers, and security leaders will all benefit. The course explains technical concepts in business terms and includes governance and policy perspectives.

Does this course include hands-on labs?

Yes. You will work through real-world scenarios including risk assessments, policy creation, compliance mapping exercises, and security architecture reviews for cloud environments.

How current is the content?

The course is updated for 2026 and covers the latest compliance requirements, security services from each CSP, and emerging topics like AI governance and data sovereignty regulations.

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