Course Overview

This course demonstrates how to efficiently use AWS security services to stay secure in the AWS Cloud. The course focuses on the security practices that AWS recommends for enhancing the security of your data and systems in the cloud. It highlights the security features of AWS key services including compute, storage, networking, and database services. You will also learn how to leverage AWS services and tools for automation, continuous monitoring and logging, and responding to security incidents. This course includes presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on labs.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Identify security benefits and responsibilities of using the AWS Cloud
  • Build secure application infrastructures
  • Protect applications and data from common security threats
  • Perform and automate security checks
  • Configure authentication and permissions for applications and resources
  • Monitor AWS resources and respond to incidents
  • Capture and process logs
  • Create and configure automated and repeatable deployments with tools such as AMIs and AWS CloudFormation

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Key Features

  • Our training modules have 50% - 60% hands-on lab sessions to encourage Thinking-Based Learning (TBL)
  • Interactive-rich virtual and face-to-face classroom teaching to inculcate Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
  • AWS certified instructor-led training and mentoring sessions to develop Competency-Based Learning (CBL)
  • Well-structured use-cases to simulate challenges encountered in a Real-World environment
  • Being an authorized AWS Training Partner gives us an edge over competition

Who Should Attend

  • This course is intended for security engineers, security architects, and information security professionals.

Prerequisites

We recommend that attendees of this course have:

  • Working knowledge of IT security practices and infrastructure concepts
  • Familiarity with cloud computing concepts
  • Completed AWS Security Essentials and Architecting on AWS instructor-led courses

Why Choose CloudThat as AWS Certified Security-Specialty Certification Training Partner ?

  • Enjoy all types of learning modes that suit your requirement virtual, instructor-led classrooms, or hybrid classrooms for Security Engineering on AWS certification training.
  • You have access to AWS official course prerequisite documents to start your preparation for the training from our AWS certified trainers.
  • AWS Certified Security-Specialty certification training is delivered by a stalwart in AWS Training.
  • Unlimited Mock exams are available at our TestPrep Portal for learners to get acquainted with the AWS certification exam.
  • AWS certified trainers and official courseware from AWS and CloudThat prepares you for the certification exam.
  • You can enroll for weekend or weekday batches and further 4 hours / day or 8 hours / day training on AWS Certified Security-Specialty respectively.
  • Corporate Trainings are available in customized formats to suit the changing business needs of the clients on AWS certification training.
  • Opportunity to learn and interact with learners from different organizations across the globe on AWS technology for their IT operation.

Advantages of Earning an AWS Certified Security-Specialty Certification

  • Gain competency as AWS certified Security Specialty and learn to automate the deployment, management, and monitoring of AWS cloud-based production systems across different geographies.
  • Earn certification in industry-accredited with Security on AWS and be relevant in the industry by embracing the new norms in the global cloud arena.
  • As AWS is a pioneer in public cloud space with 67% of cloud users moving their workloads to AWS, earning an AWS certification is more relevant.
  • Receive higher salary benefits USD 1,05,898 / year in the US up to INR 21 Lakh/ year in India for AWS Cloud Security Consultant.
  • Opportunity to demonstrate your AWS certification credentials and badge of honor on your professional networks like LinkedIn.
  • Build a stellar career path with AWS certification training as it opens abundant opportunities in cloud domain.

Course Outline Download Course Outline

Day 1

Module 1: Security on AWS

  • Security in the AWS cloud
  • AWS Shared Responsibility Model
  • Incident response overview
  • DevOps with Security Engineering

Module 2: Identifying Entry Points on AWS

  • Identify the different ways to access the AWS platform
  • Understanding IAM policies
  • IAM Permissions Boundary
  • IAM Access Analyzer
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • AWS CloudTrail
  • Lab 01: Cross-account access

Module 3: Security Considerations: Web Application Environments

  • Threats in a three-tier architecture
  • Common threats: user access
  • Common threats: data access
  • AWS Trusted Advisor

Module 4: Application Security

  • Amazon Machine Images
  • Amazon Inspector
  • AWS Systems Manager
  • Lab 02: Using AWS Systems Manager and Amazon Inspector

Module 5: Data Security

  • Data protection strategies
  • Encryption on AWS
  • Protecting data at rest with Amazon S3, Amazon RDS, Amazon DynamoDB
  • Protecting archived data with Amazon S3 Glacier
  • Amazon S3 Access Analyzer
  • Amazon S3 Access Points

Day 2

Module 6: Securing Network Communications

  • Amazon VPC security considerations
  • Amazon VPC Traffic Mirroring
  • Responding to compromised instances
  • Elastic Load Balancing
  • AWS Certificate Manager

Module 7: Monitoring and Collecting Logs on AWS

  • Amazon CloudWatch and CloudWatch Logs
  • AWS Config
  • Amazon Macie
  • Amazon VPC Flow Logs
  • Amazon S3 Server Access Logs
  • ELB Access Logs
  • Lab 03: Monitor and Respond with AWS Config

Module 8: Processing Logs on AWS

  • Amazon Kinesis
  • Amazon Athena
  • Lab 04: Web Server Log Analysis

Module 9: Security Considerations: Hybrid Environments

  • AWS Site-to-Site and Client VPN connections
  • AWS Direct Connect
  • AWS Transit Gateway

Module 10: Out-Of-Region Protection

  • Amazon Route 53
  • AWS WAF
  • Amazon CloudFront
  • AWS Shield
  • AWS Firewall Manager
  • DDoS mitigation on AWS

Day 3

Module 11: Security Considerations: Serverless Environments

  • Amazon Cognito
  • Amazon API Gateway
  • AWS Lambda

Module 12: Threat Detection and Investigation

  • Amazon GuardDuty
  • AWS Security Hub
  • Amazon Detective

Module 13: Secrets Management on AWS

  • AWS KMS
  • AWS CloudHSM
  • AWS Secrets Manager
  • Lab 05: Using AWS KMS

Module 14: Automation and Security by Design

  • AWS CloudFormation
  • AWS Service Catalog
  • Lab 06: Security automation on AWS with AWS Service Catalog

Module 15: Account Management and Provisioning on AWS

  • AWS Organizations
  • AWS Control Tower
  • AWS SSO
  • AWS Directory Service
  • Lab 07: Federated Access with ADFS

Certification

    • By earning AWS security certification you will show your future or current employer that you have knowledge of AWS Cloud concepts.
    • AWS Certified Security-Specialty certification can be used to learn employing AWS security services in the AWS cloud
    • On successful completion of AWS Certified Security-Specialty certification training aspirants receive a Course Completion Certificate from us
    • By successfully clearing the AWS Certified Security-Specialty certification exams, aspirants earn AWS Certification

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Frequently Asked Questions

The AWS Security Specialty certification is a challenging exam that requires a significant amount of preparation and study. The exam covers a wide range of topics, including: Identity and access management (IAM) Network security Data protection Monitoring and logging Incident response Compliance To pass the exam, you need to have a deep understanding of these topics and be able to apply them to real-world scenarios. You also need to be able to think critically and solve problems.

The AWS Security Specialty certification is a valuable certification for anyone who wants to work in the field of cloud security. The certification validates your skills and knowledge in a wide range of topics related to AWS security, including: Identity and access management (IAM) Network security Data protection Monitoring and logging Incident response Compliance

There are many AWS certifications that are relevant to cybersecurity, but most relevant one is: AWS Certified Security - Specialty: This certification is designed for experienced professionals who want to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in a wide range of cloud security topics.

Yes, AWS security is in high demand. As more and more businesses move their workloads to the cloud, the need for skilled AWS security professionals is increasing. According to a recent study by Indeed, the average salary for an AWS security engineer in the United States is $110,000 per year. This is significantly higher than the average salary for other IT professionals. The demand for AWS security is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.

Certification through AWS is valid for three years from the date it was earned. You must recertify to keep your certification active.

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