COURSE DESCRIPTION 

Security is a foundational aspect of cloud computing, and mastering it is essential for every AWS customer. Whether you are safeguarding sensitive data, ensuring compliance, or protecting against evolving threats, the knowledge covered in this certification is indispensable. This course has been carefully designed to help you succeed in achieving this highly respected certification. It targets the SCS-C02 version of the exam and provides a structured, comprehensive study path that aligns with the exam objectives while offering practical, real-world insights.

The goal of the course is to provide you with all tools you will need to pass the SCS-C01 exam. It includes text explanations, video demos, lab activities, self-assessment questions, and a practice exam. No matter what your current skill level, the course can help improve your chances of passing the exam on the first try and earning the AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification.

AUDIENCE

• IT professionals interested in cloud computing and want to increase their security skills
• IT professionals in charge of securing data and workloads in the AWS cloud

PREREQUISITES

• Recommended 5 years of IT security experience in designing and implementing security solutions
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in securing AWS workloads
• A working knowledge of AWS security

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:  

• Describe how to detect threats and the appropriate incident response
• Explain security logging and monitoring
• Design and implement infrastructure security concepts
• Troubleshoot identity and access management issues
• Describe how to protect data
• Explain management and security governance

REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS

• Pearson Skilling Suite AWS Certified Security-Specialty Courseware