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Cloud Security

Cloud Security

Keep companies' data safe in the cloud.

$70k–$110k
Starting salary
12–20 wks
Time to hired
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Key certification

What you actually do

You make sure cloud environments are locked down. Highest-paying entry path.

A typical day

Review cloud alerts. Check for public storage. Verify admin access. Help devs launch securely.

This is for you if...

you're curious about how the internet works and want the highest salary.

Traits that fit

Like building systems
Comfortable with tech
Understand connections
Want fast growth

Core skills

AWS/Azure/GCPIAM policiesCloud networkingTerraformMonitoring

Your roadmap

1
Foundation
4–6 wks
AWS Cloud Practitioner cert
Cloud basics
Shared responsibility
2
Build Skills
6–8 wks
AWS Free Tier practice
Cloud security practices
Learn Terraform
3
Get Hired
2–4 wks
Build cloud portfolio
Apply to roles
Highlight certs

Could Cloud Security be your path?

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