2023-2024 Catalog

CIS 437 Cloud Architecture and Design

Prerequisite

CIS 376
Maintaining a cloud-based system is a high-demand skill in business today. This course prepares students to design, develop and administer a secure and efficient cloud-based system to support organizational data needs. It introduces students to fundamental cloud computing security concepts, including access control and management, governance, logging and encryption methods. It also covers security-related compliance protocols, risk management strategies and security features of cloud-based services. This course will also include Amazon Web Services (AWS) preparatory materials for the AWS Cloud Architecting Certification exam. AWS preparatory materials are included in portions of this course’s reading materials, assignments and quizzes that are delivered through the Strayer learning management system. There are no additional costs for the AWS Academy preparatory materials utilized in this course.

Notes

Certification offering: Certification availability is subject to change and students pursuing certification are responsible for the cost of the AWS Cloud Architecting Certification exam separately administered by AWS.

Course preparation requirements: Course may require that prerequisites are satisfied through completion of a course at Strayer University, transfer credit or review of previous certifications earned. Contact a dean, advisor or coach for additional information.