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AWS Security Specialty Online Training

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Rated 4.7 out of 5

Learners : 1080

Duration : 25 Days

About Course

🌐 What Is AWS Security Specialty?

AWS Certified Security – Specialty is an advanced-level certification and training program designed for professionals who want to master security engineering, data protection, and compliance within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environment. It focuses on building secure infrastructures, monitoring threats, and implementing compliance-driven controls to safeguard enterprise workloads and cloud applications.

Its core capabilities include:

Identity and Access Management (IAM): Manage user permissions, roles, and federated access.
Data Protection: Implement encryption, key management, and secure data storage with KMS and CloudHSM.
Infrastructure Security: Configure VPCs, firewalls, and security groups for network-level protection.
Incident Response: Detect, investigate, and mitigate security threats using AWS-native tools.
Monitoring & Logging: Use services like CloudTrail, GuardDuty, and Security Hub for governance and auditing.

📊 Course Features Typically Included

Most comprehensive training platforms (like AWS Training Portal, Udemy, A Cloud Guru, Simplilearn, and Viswa Online Trainings) offer:

✅ Live instructor-led sessions & self-paced video tutorials
✅ Real-time hands-on labs using AWS accounts
✅ Security simulations & scenario-based projects
✅ Quizzes and mock exams aligned with AWS standards
✅ Certification guidance and career support
✅ Lifetime access to course recordings and materials

🎓 Key Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

Design and implement security controls in AWS environments.
Manage encryption, keys, and secure network configurations.
Detect and respond to security incidents in real-time.
Apply compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC.
Automate security monitoring and response using AWS Lambda and CloudWatch.

These skills prepare professionals for roles such as:

Cloud Security Engineer
AWS Security Architect
DevSecOps Specialist
Compliance & Governance Officer
Incident Response Analyst

📍 Bonus: Certification Path

Learners can prepare for the AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) exam, which validates expertise in:

Threat detection and response
Infrastructure security
Identity management
Data protection
Compliance automation

AWS Security Specialty Course Syllabus

AWS Security Foundations

AWS Shared Security Model
AWS Abuse reports

Threat Detection and Incident Response

Overview of Amazon GuardDuty
Practical implementation of GuardDuty
Malware Protection in GuardDuty
Whitelisting Alerts in AWS Guary Duty
Use Case: Dealing with exposed IAM keys
1. Exposed IAM Access/Secret Keys in Github
2. Handling Exposed IAM Access /Secret Keys Scenario
Amazon Detective
Incident Response in Cloud
1. AWS Cloud Trail
2. AWS Config
Penetration Testing in AWS

Security Logging & Monitoring

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- AWS Security Hub
- AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- AWS Systems Manager
  - Installation of SSM Agent
  - Inventory
- Sessions Manager
- Run Command
- Patch Manager
- Parameter Store
- System Manager Automation
- System Manager Inventory
- CloudWatch
  - Agent Installation
  - Logs gathering
- Logs Insights
- Amazon Event Bridge
- AWS Config
- AWS CloudTrail
- Amazon Macie
- VPC Flow Logs

Infrastructure Security

Introduction to VPC
1. VPC Reachability Analyzer
Network access Analyzer
VPC Traffic Mirroring
Bastion Hosts and SSH Agent Forwarding
Introduction to VPN
Understanding VPN endpoints
Understanding VPC Peering
Overview of Transit Gateway
Network ACL’s
IDS/IPS in AWS
Understanding Content Delivery Networks
Origin Access Identity
AWS Shield for DDoS
AWS Artifact
Overview of Route 53
Overview of Network Firewall

Identity & Access Management

Overview of AWS Organizations
Strategies for using SCP’s
Understanding IAM Users, Roles, Policies
Introduction to AWS Directory Service
Overview of Amazon Cognito
Amazon S3 Overview and Policy management
IAM Access Analyzer/Advisor

Data Protection

Overview of AWS CloudHSM
Overview of AWS KMS
S3 Encryption
Overview of AWS Certificate Manager
Overview of AWS Secrets Manager
EBS Encryption Scenarios
Overview of AWS Backup

Management and Security Governance

Overview of Resource Access Manager
Overview of AWS Control tower
AWS Cost Explorer
Overview of Trusted Advisor

AWS Security Specialty Course Key Features

Live Instructor based training with software
Certification Oriented content
Hands-on complete Realtime training
Flexible schedule demo's & classes
Live recorded videos access
Study material provided
JOB Assistance

Course completion certificate

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AWS Security Specialty Online Training FAQ'S

What is the AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification?

It validates expertise in securing AWS workloads, including IAM, encryption, monitoring, and incident response.

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What AWS services are commonly used for security monitoring?

Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, AWS Config, Amazon GuardDuty, and AWS Security Hub are widely used.

How is data encryption handled in AWS?

Using AWS KMS (Key Management Service), AWS CloudHSM, and server-side/client-side encryption options for S3, EBS, and RDS.

What is the difference between AWS IAM roles and policies?

IAM roles provide temporary access without long-term credentials, while policies define specific permissions for users, groups, or roles.

How do you ensure compliance in AWS environments?

By using AWS Artifact, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and aligning with standards like PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO, and SOC.

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