This course provides a comprehensive understanding of AWS security fundamentals, including essential services and the evolving threat landscape in cloud environments. It covers the AWS Shared Responsibility Model, crucial AWS services, and security risks tied to cloud-native attacks. By the end of this course, learners will be equipped to identify security risks, use AWS-native tools to manage incidents, and ensure secure AWS workloads.

Foundations of AWS Security: Core Concepts and Threats

Foundations of AWS Security: Core Concepts and Threats
This course is part of AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) Exam Guide Specialization

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Beginner level
Recommended experience
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Identify AWS security risks and understand key AWS security services.
Implement incident response strategies and configure AWS-native security tools.
Use AWS Security Hub and GuardDuty for event monitoring and management.
Skills you'll gain
- Cloud Security
- Cloud Computing
- Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
- Computer Security Incident Management
- Infrastructure Security
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Incident Response
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Continuous Monitoring
- Threat Detection
- Event Monitoring
- Incident Management
- Public Cloud
- Configuration Management
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Taught in English
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This course is part of the AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C02) Exam Guide Specialization
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