Sans Sec 549 2021 -
SEC 549 was not directly mapped to a GIAC certification in 2021 (unlike SEC 540 which leads to GCSA). However, the course was excellent preparation for:
Moving beyond traditional perimeter defenses to identity-based and cloud-native security controls. sans sec 549 2021
specifically focuses on architecture design rather than tactical defense or automation. As the official description states, "labs in this class are not intended to focus on engineering and infrastructure as code changes but core design principles and practices across major cloud providers". SEC 549 was not directly mapped to a