Cybersecurity in Cloud Services

Education facts

Code: CYM600

The course is an introduction to cloud security focusing on different cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). You will gain insight into cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and privacy risks in cloud systems. You will learn to plan and configure authentication and access control in cloud platforms, securely manage data and resources, and use logging and monitoring to enhance security. The course combines lectures with practical exercises and supervised discussions. Some sessions are mandatory. **Industry and academy** This course has been developed in collaboration with industry partners within the framework of one of our educational projects. The project aims to provide courses at advanced level to a mix of professionals and students to strengthen the Swedish industry's competitiveness. We apply a validation of work experience, which means we can assess your competence based on both formal credentials and work experience. Even if you don't have formal qualifications, such as grades or diplomas, you may have the knowledge that meets the eligibility requirements for the course. To enable us to validate, attach your resume under the "Qualifications" tab on antagning.se or in our local application form when you apply. The template is found on our website www.hv.se/produktionskurser.

Entry requirements

Passed courses of 90 HE credits within the field of technology with at least 15 HE credits on level 61-90 HE credits or equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Cybersecurity in Cloud Services

  University West

  Web-based distance learning

  Start date: 16 November 2026

  End date: 20 December 2026

  Pace of study: 30 %