AWS Security Essentials

The AWS Security Essentials course provides professionals with a foundational understanding of cloud security. Participants will explore key topics such as access control features, data encryption techniques, network security services, and the shared responsibility model of AWS. This course equips learners with essential knowledge to enhance their security practices in the AWS cloud environment.

Course Details

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$695.00

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Course Overview

• Identify security benefits and responsibilities when using the AWS Cloud
• Describe the access control and management features of AWS
• Understand the different data encryption methods to secure sensitive data
• Describe how to secure network access to your AWS resources
• Determine which AWS services can be used for security logging and monitoring

• Working knowledge of IT security practices and infrastructure concepts
• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts

1 – Security on AWS

Security design principles in the AWS Cloud
AWS Shared Responsibility Model

2 – Security OF the Cloud

AWS Global Infrastructure
Data center security
Compliance and governance

3 – Security IN the Cloud – Part 1

Identity and access management
Data protection essentials
Lab 01 – Introduction to security policies

4 – Security IN the Cloud – Part 2

Securing your infrastructure
Monitoring and detective controls
Lab 02 – Securing VPC resources with Security Groups

5 – Security IN the Cloud – Part 3

DDoS mitigation
Incident response essentials
Lab 03 – Remediating issues with AWS Config Conformance Packs

6 – Course Wrap Up

AWS Well-Architected tool overview
Next Steps

Class Dates & Times


06/05/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $695.00
08/03/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $695.00
12/04/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $695.00

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