Practical Jira Cloud Security
What you'll learn
- Understanding users and user roles in Jira Cloud
- Working with projects and project settings
- Understanding data in Jira Cloud
- Understand the role of Security in System Administration
- Understand the role and use of JQL
Requirements
- There are no prerequisites for this course
Description
Practical JIRA Security is designed to provide participants with an understanding of security principles and best practices. Students learn to effectively secure JIRA, a widely-used project management, and issue-tracking platform. This course will teach students how to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability within JIRA instances.
In this course, participants will gain a solid understanding of JIRA security. Our first step will be to explore the fundamentals of JIRA and the vulnerabilities that affect them. In this course, students will learn to identify potential security risks and adopt robust security measures. Protecting sensitive information, preventing unauthorized access, and maintaining industry compliance is essential.
Key topics covered in the course include authentication mechanisms, user and group management, secure project configurations, permission schemes, and audit logging. Students will learn how to implement strong user authentication methods, including single sign-on (SSO) integration with external identity providers, to enhance overall system security.
This course will teach you comprehensive strategies for managing users and groups. Participants are able to effectively control access privileges, assign appropriate permissions, and implement the least privilege. The students will explore how to create and manage permission schemes, which ensure that sensitive data and functionality are only accessible to authorized individuals.
Participants will also learn how to configure JIRA projects securely, including setting up project roles, managing workflows, and defining project-level permissions. They will understand the importance of implementing secure workflow transitions, applying appropriate validation rules, and enforcing strict permissions. This will maintain data integrity and prevent unauthorized actions.
In addition, the course covers advanced security features such as secure attachments, secure custom fields, and secure JIRA APIs. Students will learn how to secure file attachments and custom fields to prevent unauthorized access or leakage of confidential information. They will also gain insights into securing JIRA APIs and protecting against potential security vulnerabilities and attacks.
Throughout the course, practical exercises and real-world scenarios will allow participants to apply their knowledge hands-on. They can configure secure JIRA instances, create and manage user accounts, define access controls, and enforce security measures to protect data.
Upon completing the JIRA Security Fundamentals course, participants will deeply understand JIRA security principles, best practices, and techniques. Students will be equipped with the necessary skills to secure JIRA instances effectively. They will also safeguard sensitive information, mitigate potential risks, and maintain compliance within their organizations.
Join us on this comprehensive journey to master JIRA security. This will elevate your ability to safeguard critical data and ensure the integrity of your organization's project management processes.
Who this course is for:
- This course is intended for anyone who is interested in Jira, how it works in the cloud, and is in the role of a Jira Administrator with security responsibilities
Instructor
Dr. Dan Morrill teaches at several universities and certificate based boot camps. As a professor of online learning since 2014, Dan has supported a diverse student population to succeed in an online environment. This includes the use of online systems to develop comprehensive study guides, education standards, and process learning. In addition to his focus on student outcomes, Dan has over 20 years of experience in cyber security and information technology. He has written multiple books on cloud computing, e-commerce, security, and SEO. In addition to supporting startups, he is a passionate supporter of startup culture as well. He obtained a BS in Information Systems Management, an MS in E-commerce, and a Ph.D. in Cyber Security.