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SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security - Specialty Specialization
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SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security - Specialty Specialization

Master AWS Security for Cloud Environments. Gain expertise in AWS security by implementing encryption, designing IAM policies, and automating cloud monitoring and incident response.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Implement robust security solutions for hosts, networks, and edge services on AWS.

  • Master data encryption and lifecycle management across AWS environments.

  • Design IAM policies and manage organizational accounts for secure access control.

  • Automate logging, monitoring, and incident response for proactive cloud security.

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Harden EC2 instances, containers, and databases using AWS security best practices.

  • Secure and monitor network segments with VPC, traffic mirroring, and Shield Advanced.

  • Mitigate DDoS attacks and secure edge applications using AWS WAF and CloudFront.

  • Troubleshoot AWS security issues using tools like Reachability and Network Access Analyzers.

Skills you'll gain

Category: AWS Inspector
Category: WAF Configuration
Category: EC2 Security
Category: VPC Configuration
Category: DDoS Mitigation

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.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data classification and tagging
Category: Logging system design
Category: Key management with KMS and CloudHSM
Category: Monitoring and alerting setup
Category: AWS encryption strategies

What you'll learn

  • Master incident response planning and compliance management in AWS.

  • Design secure IAM architectures and troubleshoot access issues effectively.

  • Automate AWS security alerts and response actions with confidence.

  • Implement best practices for securing AWS services and infrastructure.

Skills you'll gain

Category: AWS Organizations
Category: Automated Alerting
Category: Incident Response Planning
Category: IAM Security Design
Category: AWS Compliance

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