Among the new courses unveiled around this time was . Authored and created by Kat Traxler, a Principal Security Researcher at Vectra AI, the course was envisioned as a critical new offering for SANS, delivering foundational training for cutting-edge defensive patterns in cloud security design to a worldwide audience.
Data must be secured at rest, in transit, and during processing. SEC549 strips away the abstractions of cloud encryption. sans sec 549 2021
The syllabus covers a comprehensive range of topics, ensuring students gain a holistic understanding of cloud security architecture: Among the new courses unveiled around this time was
A core philosophy taught in the course is the ability to turn technical data into a narrative that executives understand. For instance, explaining why "updating Java" is an architectural issue (e.g., shared application servers) rather than just a patching chore. Current State (2025-2026) SEC549 strips away the abstractions of cloud encryption
Organizations can apply SANS CPE credits earned through the course toward renewal of existing certifications.
IAM is a cornerstone of cloud security, and SEC549 dedicates substantial coverage to building scalable identity foundations. Students learn to centralize workforce identity, implement conditional access policies, manage break glass access, and design effective policy exception guardrails.