
Course Description
Our AWS Certified Security – Specialty course is for individuals who want to become experts in securing the AWS platform. This advanced certification validates your ability to design and implement security solutions that protect data, manage identities, and monitor for threats in a cloud environment. It is an excellent choice for experienced security professionals who are ready to specialize in the cloud.
Note: This is a specialty-level certification. It is highly recommended that you have a strong understanding of AWS fundamentals and at least two years of hands-on experience in securing AWS workloads before taking this course. Our foundational courses like AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and CompTIA Security+ are great prerequisites.
Course Highlights
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Advanced, Scenario-Based Learning: This course is not about memorizing facts. It’s about solving complex security challenges. You will work through real-world scenarios, learning to make critical decisions regarding cost, security, and deployment complexity.
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Deep Dive into AWS Services: We’ll explore a wide range of AWS security services, from Amazon Identity and Access Management (IAM) and AWS Key Management Service (KMS) to Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Config, and AWS WAF. You will learn not just what these services do, but how to integrate them into a robust, multi-layered security architecture.
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Expert-Led Instruction: Our instructors are seasoned professionals with significant experience in cloud security. They will provide the guidance and insights you need to navigate the nuances of AWS security and prepare for the rigorous exam.
What You’ll Learn
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Threat Detection and Incident Response: Learn how to use AWS services to detect security threats and anomalies. You will develop skills in incident response, including how to isolate resources and perform root cause analysis.
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Security Logging and Monitoring: Master the art of centralized logging and monitoring. You will learn how to configure logging for various services, analyze log data to identify threats, and set up automated alerts using services like CloudWatch and Security Hub.
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Infrastructure Security: Dive deep into the security of your cloud infrastructure. This includes securing your virtual private clouds (VPCs), implementing security groups and network ACLs, and protecting your data using encryption.
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Identity and Access Management: Gain an expert-level understanding of IAM. You’ll learn to manage and troubleshoot complex IAM policies, implement the principle of least privilege, and use services like AWS Secrets Manager and AWS Single Sign-On.
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Data Protection: Understand specialized data classifications and AWS data protection mechanisms. You will learn to design and implement controls that ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data at rest and in transit, using services like KMS and AWS Certificate Manager.
Who This Course Is For
This course is for IT professionals who are ready to specialize in cloud security, including:
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Security Analysts and Engineers: Elevate your career by becoming a certified AWS security expert.
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Solutions Architects: Learn to design and build secure and compliant cloud architectures.
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DevOps and SysOps Engineers: Master the skills needed to securely deploy and operate workloads in the AWS Cloud.
By completing our AWS Certified Security – Specialty course, you will earn a certification that is highly sought after by employers and positions you as a leading expert in securing the world’s most popular cloud platform.