ADMIN-332: Building Secure Clusters Course Overview

Target Audience for ADMIN-332: Building Secure Clusters

1. Introduction:
   ADMIN-332: Building Secure Clusters is a four-day, hands-on course aimed at Linux Administrators transitioning to CDP administration, focusing on achieving technical audit standards for secure Cloudera Data Platforms.

   
   

2. Target Audience and Job Roles:

   
   

• Linux System Administrators
• CDP Administrators
• IT Security Professionals
• Data Platform Administrators
• Cloud Architects
• Compliance Officers
• IT Infrastructure Managers
• Professionals with 3-5 years of system administration experience
• Individuals proficient in Linux CLI
• Those familiar with Directory Services, Transport Layer Security, Kerberos, and SQL select statements
• Prior users of Cloudera products, familiar with CDH or HDP

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this ADMIN-332: Building Secure Clusters?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes:

The ADMIN-332: Building Secure Clusters course aims to equip CDP administrators with the skills to build, secure, and manage Cloudera Data Platform clusters, ensuring they meet stringent security and compliance standards.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the architecture and security models of CDP Clusters.
• Implement Perimeter Security using host-level security and Kerberos.
• Enable Transport Layer Security (TLS) with Auto-TLS and data encryption utilizing Key Management System and Key Trustee Server.
• Manage access control and authorization with Apache Ranger and Atlas.
• Develop auditing practices for systems, users, and data usage.
• Implement Single Sign-On (SSO) using Knox Gateway.
• Secure isolated networks and manage identity with FreeIPA or Active Directory.
• Deploy and utilize Cloudera Manager for comprehensive security and role management.
• Classify data and create Ranger policies for resources, encryption, and masking.
• Achieve regulatory compliance and plan a roadmap to enhanced security levels.