The Cloud Security Engineer Internship Program is an intensive 8-week course designed to provide in-depth training in cloud computing and security. The first week introduces interns to cloud computing, setting up cloud accounts, exploring basic cloud services, and an introduction to cloud security. The program then advances to cover networking and security fundamentals, including Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) setup, network security groups and firewalls, Identity and Access Management (IAM) basics, and data encryption basics. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for more complex topics and hands-on experience.

In the subsequent weeks, interns delve into intermediate cloud operations, such as deploying web applications, managing database and cloud storage security, and implementing monitoring and logging. Advanced security and compliance are explored through topics like advanced IAM, compliance standards, security assessment tools, and incident response in the cloud. The program also includes vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, covering cloud penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, exploitation basics, and post-exploitation strategies. Defense strategies and hardening are addressed through the implementation of Cloud Web Application Firewalls (WAF), cloud network security, hardening cloud instances, and security automation.

The final stages of the internship focus on cloud security operations and disaster recovery planning, alongside best practices and advanced cloud security solutions. The program culminates in a capstone project and final presentation, where interns apply all the skills they've acquired. This comprehensive program is designed to equip interns with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in cloud security engineering.