AWS Certified Security

The AWS Certified Security – Specialty course is designed for individuals who want to deepen their knowledge of securing applications and services on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This course prepares participants for the AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification exam, which validates expertise in securing data and workloads in the AWS Cloud.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand specialized data classifications and AWS data protection mechanisms.

• Implement secure internet protocols and AWS mechanisms to establish secure communications.

• Design and implement AWS security architecture based on best practices.

• Effectively use AWS security services such as AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), AWS Key Management Service (KMS), AWS CloudTrail, AWS Config, and Amazon GuardDuty.

• Conduct security operations and incident response using AWS services.

Who Should Take This Course

• Security professionals with at least two years of hands-on experience securing AWS workloads.

• Individuals preparing for the AWS Certified Security – Specialty exam.

• IT professionals looking to enhance their cloud security skills and advance their careers in cloud security.

Prerequisites

• Minimum of two years of hands-on experience in securing AWS workloads.

• Foundational understanding of AWS services and architecture.

• Experience with security controls, governance, and compliance in cloud environments.

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or an Associate-level certification (recommended but not mandatory).

Modules Covered

1. Introduction to AWS Security

2. Identity and Access Management (IAM)

3. Logging and Monitoring (CloudTrail, Config, GuardDuty)

4. Infrastructure Security (Network, Host, and Application Layers)

5. Data Protection and Encryption (KMS, Secrets Manager)

6. Incident Response and Investigation

7. Compliance and Governance

8. Security Best Practices on AWS

9. Exam Preparation and Practice Tests

Course Format

• Delivery: Online or classroom-based (depends on provider)

• Duration: Typically 25–40 hours

• Includes: Video lectures, hands-on labs, quizzes, case studies, and practice exams