Enhance your AWS expertise by mastering the critical aspects of data protection, logging, and monitoring. This comprehensive course empowers you to safeguard your data using advanced encryption techniques for data at rest and in transit, effective key management, and robust monitoring solutions. Learn to secure your AWS deployments and ensure compliance with best practices.
Protecting Data, Logging, and Monitoring in AWS
Protecting Data, Logging, and Monitoring in AWS
This course is part of SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security - Specialty Specialization
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8 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Implement data encryption at rest and in transit using AWS services for enhanced data security.
Design comprehensive logging and monitoring systems for AWS resources to maintain compliance and visibility.
Configure advanced key management techniques using KMS, CloudHSM, and envelope encryption.
Automate log analysis and monitoring with AWS services like CloudWatch, EventBridge, and Trusted Advisor.
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This course is part of the SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security - Specialty Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course
In this module, we will explore the crucial role of encryption in safeguarding data across AWS services. You'll dive into encryption strategies for data at rest and in transit, understand key management systems, and troubleshoot encryption configurations. With practical demos, this section equips you with the knowledge to classify, encrypt, and protect data effectively, ensuring compliance and security in your AWS deployments.
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7 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this module, we will delve into the implementation of robust logging, monitoring, and alerting systems in AWS. By understanding the synergy between AWS services like CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and EventBridge, you'll learn to manage logs, analyze metrics, and respond to security incidents effectively. This section also includes practical demonstrations, ensuring you can apply these concepts to maintain a secure and compliant AWS environment.
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