2026–2032 | CLOUD + SECURITY

Build Practical Cloud Security Proof

14 hands-on projects in Linux, Windows Server, cloud security, access review, monitoring, backup, and small-business risk.

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🛡️ Our Mission

To train and launch the next generation of cloud and security specialists who can build, review, document, and explain — with portfolio proof to show employers and small-business clients.

What You Will Build

Linux Servers

Cloud build, SSH hardening, firewall, logs, monitoring

Windows Server

Standup, users, groups, permissions, firewall, event logs

Cloud Security

M365/Google Workspace, email security, SaaS review

Risk & Compliance

AI policy, incident response, backup readiness

Monitoring

Server health, uptime alerts, log review

Reports & Portfolio

Findings, recommendations, case studies, service offers

14 Hands-On Projects

PROJECT 1

Linux Cloud Server Build

Ubuntu server, SSH, updates, admin user, inventory

PROJECT 2

SSH Hardening

SSH keys, root disable, password auth off, access control

PROJECT 3

Linux Firewall & Exposure

UFW, open ports, nmap scan, network exposure review

PROJECT 4

Linux Logs Review

journalctl, grep, failed logins, suspicious activity

PROJECT 5

Patch & Backup Baseline

Updates, rsync backup, restore test, vulnerability check

PROJECT 6

Linux Monitoring

Health check script, cron, uptime alerts

PROJECT 7

Windows Server Standup

Evaluation ISO, VM setup, system documentation

PROJECT 8

Windows Access Control

Users, groups, NTFS permissions, shared folders

PROJECT 9

Windows Firewall & RDP

Remote Desktop review, firewall profiles, inbound rules

PROJECT 10

Windows Event Log Analysis

Event Viewer, failed logins, admin activity, findings report

PROJECT 11

M365 / Google Workspace Security

SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MFA audit, admin roles review

PROJECT 12

SaaS Access Review

OAuth audit, stale accounts, third-party app permissions

PROJECT 13

AI Risk Policy for Small Business

AI acceptable use policy, risk exposure, controls documentation

PROJECT 14

Incident Response & Backup Readiness

IR plan, backup audit, RTO, tabletop exercise, final portfolio

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Full 14-Project Bundle

All 3 tracks · Linux, Windows, Cloud & Risk · Complete portfolio proof

$297

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Linux Security Track

Projects 1–6 · Server build, SSH hardening, firewall, logs, backup, monitoring

$97

6 hands-on projects

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Windows Server Track

Projects 7–10 · Standup, access control, firewall & RDP, event logs

$97

4 hands-on projects

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Cloud & Risk Track

Projects 11–14 · M365, SaaS review, AI risk policy, incident response

$97

4 hands-on projects

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Add-Ons & Resources

Field Workbook

All 14 project templates, checklists, and documentation sheets — printable PDF

$47

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Security Automation Scripts

Ready-to-deploy bash & PowerShell scripts for monitoring, patching, backup & log review

$67

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Launch your cloud security practice — clients, pricing, proposals, delivery

$27

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