COD 245 – Securing NoSQL Cloud Databases (NEW)

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of security best practices for NoSQL cloud databases, aligning with industry standards such as OWASP Top 10 API Security Risks (2023), OWASP ASVS 4.0.3, MITRE/CWE Top 25, and NIST IR 8504 Access Control requirements. NoSQL databases introduce unique security challenges, including misconfigured access controls, weak authentication mechanisms, and inadequate encryption, which can lead to data breaches and unauthorized access.

Learners will explore strategies for mitigating these risks by implementing robust access control policies, securing authentication mechanisms, and leveraging encryption techniques to protect sensitive information. Additionally, the course covers advanced security measures, such as preventing injection attacks, mitigating data leakage, and enforcing configuration hardening.

By the end of this course, learners will gain the knowledge and skill to:

• Identify and mitigate security risks specific to NoSQL databases
• Understand the importance of strong authentication, access control, and data encryption techniques
• Prevent injection attacks and data leakage
• Apply advanced proactive security measures, including segmentation and configuration hardening

This course equips developers and security professionals with the skills needed to safeguard NoSQL cloud environments effectively, ensuring compliance with industry security standards and best practices.