AWS Security Essentials

Module 1: Security on AWS

• AWS Cloud security fundamentals
• AWS security design principles
• AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar
• AWS Shared Responsibility Model
• Customer and AWS security responsibilities
• Cloud security best practices

Module 2: Security of the Cloud

• AWS Global Infrastructure
• AWS data center security
• Physical security
• AWS infrastructure protection
• Compliance and governance
• AWS compliance programs
• Security assurance

Module 3: Identity and Access Management

• AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• IAM users
• IAM groups
• IAM roles
• IAM policies
• Permissions
• Authentication and authorization
• Multi-factor authentication
• Least-privilege access
• Access control best practices

Module 4: Data Protection and Encryption

• Data protection fundamentals
• Data at rest
• Data in transit
• Encryption concepts
• AWS Key Management Service (KMS)
• Amazon S3 security
• Amazon EBS encryption
• Secrets management
• Encryption key management
• Data access controls

Module 5: Infrastructure and Network Security

• Amazon VPC security
• Security Groups
• Network ACLs
• VPC security controls
• Network segmentation
• Secure network access
• AWS WAF
• AWS Shield
• DDoS mitigation
• Edge security
• Infrastructure protection

Module 6: Monitoring and Detective Controls

• Security logging
• Amazon CloudWatch
• AWS CloudTrail
• AWS Config
• Security monitoring
• Audit logs
• Configuration monitoring
• Detective controls
• Security alerts
• Security event analysis

Module 7: Incident Response Essentials

• AWS incident response fundamentals
• Security incident identification
• Incident investigation
• Containment
• Remediation
• Recovery
• Security automation
• AWS Config remediation
• AWS Lambda automation
• Incident response best practices

Module 8: Security Governance and Architecture Review

• AWS security governance
• Risk management
• Compliance requirements
• Security policies
• AWS Well-Architected Tool
• Security architecture reviews
• Continuous security improvement
• AWS security resources

• IT Security Professionals
• Cybersecurity Professionals
• Cloud Security Professionals
• IT Managers
• IT Business Professionals
• System Administrators
• Network Administrators
• Cloud Administrators
• AWS Beginners
• Security Analysts
• Compliance Professionals
• Risk Management Professionals
• Professionals responsible for AWS cloud security
• Professionals beginning an AWS security career

• Understand fundamental AWS Cloud security concepts.
• Apply the AWS Shared Responsibility Model.
• Identify AWS and customer security responsibilities.
• Manage access using AWS IAM.
• Apply least-privilege access principles.
• Understand encryption for data at rest and in transit.
• Protect AWS infrastructure and network resources.
• Configure security controls using Security Groups and Network ACLs.
• Understand AWS WAF and AWS Shield for application and DDoS protection.
• Use CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and AWS Config for security monitoring.
• Understand AWS compliance and governance fundamentals.
• Identify appropriate security services for different requirements.
• Understand basic incident response and remediation.
• Apply AWS security best practices to cloud workloads.
• Build a foundation for advanced AWS security training and certifications.

• Working knowledge of IT security practices.
• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts.
• Basic understanding of networking is beneficial.
• Basic knowledge of AWS Cloud is recommended.
• No previous AWS security certification is required.

Course: AWS Security Essentials
Level: Fundamental
Duration: 1 Day
Delivery: Instructor-led training
Hands-On: Yes
Technology: Amazon Web Services
Focus: AWS Cloud security fundamentals