In today's cloud-centric world, securing your AWS environment is more critical than ever. This course is your complete guide to mastering AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), the cornerstone of AWS security. Designed for cloud engineers and security professionals, the course begins by introducing the fundamentals of AWS IAM, including the critical role it plays in managing identities and access controls in the cloud. You'll learn about the various components of IAM, such as users, groups, and roles, and how they work together to secure your AWS resources.
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What you'll learn
Create and manage AWS IAM users, groups, and roles to control access to AWS resources
Develop and customize IAM policies to meet specific use case requirements
Apply best practices to maintain and evaluate the security of your AWS environment
Implement and enforce access management policies to regulate permissions within AWS environments
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this module, we will provide an overview of AWS IAM and the critical role it plays in securing cloud environments. You’ll also get a glimpse of what to expect throughout the course, setting the stage for your learning journey.
What's included
6 videos1 reading
In this module, we will walk you through the initial steps required to set up and access AWS IAM. You’ll learn how to log in as the root user and prepare your AWS account for managing identities and permissions.
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3 videos
In this module, we will delve into the various identities within AWS IAM, including users, groups, and roles. You’ll gain hands-on experience in provisioning and managing these identities to secure your AWS environment.
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7 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will focus on managing access to AWS resources through IAM. You’ll learn how to create and apply policies, configure CLI access, and ensure your IAM keys are securely managed.
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8 videos
In this module, we will cover advanced strategies for securing AWS resources using IAM. You’ll implement MFA, set up strong password policies, and learn best practices to ensure your AWS environment remains secure.
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8 videos2 assignments
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Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.
If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.
Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.