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This course is part of SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security - Specialty Specialization
Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors
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Ideal for IT professionals, security engineers, and cloud administrators with basic AWS experience. No advanced prerequisites are required.
Recommended experience
Intermediate level
Ideal for IT professionals, security engineers, and cloud administrators with basic AWS experience. No advanced prerequisites are required.
Master incident response planning and compliance management in AWS.
Design secure IAM architectures and troubleshoot access issues effectively.
Automate AWS security alerts and response actions with confidence.
Implement best practices for securing AWS services and infrastructure.
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Unlock the full potential of AWS security with this comprehensive course on incident response, identity and access management (IAM), and AWS service protection. You'll gain essential knowledge on compliance frameworks, automated alerting, and response strategies tailored for the AWS environment. Learn how to mitigate risks and respond effectively to security incidents using AWS tools and best practices.
The course begins with an in-depth exploration of compliance and incident response planning. You’ll learn how AWS supports your security efforts, manage abuse reports, and establish automated alerts with tools like Config and Step Functions. From planning responses to executing them, this section equips you with actionable strategies to ensure robust security postures. Next, we delve into IAM security. Discover how to design and implement effective IAM policies, manage organizational accounts with AWS Organizations, and secure credentials using federation and SSO. Hands-on demos, such as creating policy types and troubleshooting IAM, provide practical insights to streamline identity management. Finally, secure your AWS services by learning to protect compute, storage, database, and code development services. Whether you’re hosting a website on S3, securing database configurations, or enabling advanced features like RDS Proxy, this course ensures you have the tools to maintain AWS security at every layer. This course is ideal for IT professionals aiming to enhance their AWS security skills and prepare for the AWS Certified Security - Specialty exam.
In this module, we will explore the key aspects of managing incident response in AWS. This includes understanding compliance responsibilities, planning for cloud-specific incident scenarios, automating alert responses, and executing critical actions using IAM roles and policies. Through demos and practical insights, you’ll gain the skills needed to design and manage effective incident response processes.
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In this module, we will dive into the foundational elements of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in AWS. From understanding roles and policies to setting up federated access and troubleshooting permissions, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of IAM security. Hands-on demos will enhance your ability to manage and secure access effectively across diverse workloads and accounts.
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In this module, we will cover the strategies and tools available for securing AWS services. Learn to implement security measures for compute, storage, and database resources, as well as development tools like CodePipeline and Config. This section offers practical guidance and demonstrations to ensure your AWS services are secure and compliant.
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In this module, we will focus on the AWS Certified Security - Specialty exam preparation. We’ll break down the exam objectives, provide insights into their scope, and share strategies for studying and answering questions effectively. This section is designed to equip you with the tools and confidence needed to excel in your certification journey.
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