WGU D486 DGN2 TASK 1 Cloud Security
Implementation Plan – Study Guide &
Complete Solution 2026 Update
Performance Assessment Preparation
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary Analysis
2. Key Compliance Requirements (FISMA, PCI-DSS, NIST SP 800-53)
3. Proposed Course of Action – Azure IaaS Justification
4. Regulatory Compliance Directives (FedRAMP, DoD IL5, DISA, SRG)
5. Benefits and Challenges of Transitioning to Azure IaaS
6. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Recommendations
7. Encryption Strategy (Data-at-Rest and Data-in-Transit)
8. Backup and Recovery Plan Outline
9. Vulnerability Scanning Requirements
10.Sample Implementation Roadmap (2026 Update)
, 11.Common Exam Questions & Model Answers
12.Rubric Alignment Guide
13.Final Checklist for Task 1 Submission
1. Executive Summary Analysis
Company: SWBTL LLC
Background: Local delivery service → nationwide with 2,000+ employees
Driver: Rising data center costs → migrating to Microsoft Azure
Key Security Requirements (given by CIO):
• FISMA, PCI-DSS, NIST SP 800-53 compliance
• Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC)
• Encryption (at rest + in transit)
• Backup & recovery plan
• Vulnerability scans
Leadership Concern: Cloud compliance requirements and cyberattack risks.
Study Tip: In your task submission, restate these requirements clearly – they
form the backbone of your implementation plan.
Implementation Plan – Study Guide &
Complete Solution 2026 Update
Performance Assessment Preparation
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary Analysis
2. Key Compliance Requirements (FISMA, PCI-DSS, NIST SP 800-53)
3. Proposed Course of Action – Azure IaaS Justification
4. Regulatory Compliance Directives (FedRAMP, DoD IL5, DISA, SRG)
5. Benefits and Challenges of Transitioning to Azure IaaS
6. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Recommendations
7. Encryption Strategy (Data-at-Rest and Data-in-Transit)
8. Backup and Recovery Plan Outline
9. Vulnerability Scanning Requirements
10.Sample Implementation Roadmap (2026 Update)
, 11.Common Exam Questions & Model Answers
12.Rubric Alignment Guide
13.Final Checklist for Task 1 Submission
1. Executive Summary Analysis
Company: SWBTL LLC
Background: Local delivery service → nationwide with 2,000+ employees
Driver: Rising data center costs → migrating to Microsoft Azure
Key Security Requirements (given by CIO):
• FISMA, PCI-DSS, NIST SP 800-53 compliance
• Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC)
• Encryption (at rest + in transit)
• Backup & recovery plan
• Vulnerability scans
Leadership Concern: Cloud compliance requirements and cyberattack risks.
Study Tip: In your task submission, restate these requirements clearly – they
form the backbone of your implementation plan.
