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AWS Security Essentials
Your AWS resources need protection appropriate to their uses and exposure. Connect identities, access and security measures to structure your configurations. Strengthen your ability to examine areas requiring attention and coordinate protective action.
- Duration
- 1 day 8 hours
- Code
- AWS09FR Code
Presentation
AWS cloud security is fundamental for any organisation deploying infrastructure there. It encompasses essential concepts such as AWS access control, data encryption methods and secure network access to infrastructure. The AWS shared responsibility model clarifies roles in implementing security and identifies the dedicated services available to meet your organisation's needs.
This one-day foundational course is particularly suited to IT security professionals new to AWS cloud services. Through presentations and practical exercises, you will explore the security pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework and the specific characteristics of cloud security. The programme also covers identity and access management, infrastructure and data protection, and incident detection and response mechanisms.
By the end of the course, you will have developed a sound understanding of AWS security measures. You will be able to identify the benefits and responsibilities of security in the AWS cloud and implement security best practices for your resources.
Objectives
By the end of this AWS security course, you will be able to:
- understand the responsibilities and benefits associated with security in the AWS cloud;
- describe identity management and access control mechanisms specific to AWS;
- explain different approaches to encrypting data at rest and in transit;
- secure network access to resources deployed on AWS effectively;
- select appropriate AWS services for security monitoring and incident management.
Program
Module 1: exploring the security pillar
- Overview of the security principles defined in the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
Module 2: understanding cloud security
- How the AWS shared responsibility model works.
- Identifying key elements of AWS global infrastructure.
- Understanding cloud compliance and governance.
Module 3: managing identity and access
- Identity and access management in AWS.
- Mastering the fundamental principles of access and data protection.
Practical exercises:
- Get started with creating and applying security policies.
Module 4: protecting infrastructure and data
- Measures to implement for secure network infrastructure.
- How edge security works.
- Implementing distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) mitigation strategies.
- Implementing effective protection for compute resources.
Practical exercises:
- Secure Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) resources using security groups.
Module 5: detecting and responding to incidents
- Implementing monitoring tools and detective controls.
- Essential incident response principles.
Module 6: course conclusion
- Review of the course's key points.
- Introduction to AWS certification levels.
Audience
This course is intended for:
- IT security professionals seeking an introduction to security practices specific to the AWS cloud.
- Security experts with little or no practical experience of the AWS environment.
Prerequisites
This course requires the following prerequisites:
- IT security practices: familiarity with common information security methods and principles.
- IT infrastructure concepts: knowledge of information technology infrastructure fundamentals.
- Cloud computing knowledge: familiarity with fundamental cloud computing concepts.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Practical exercises
Course highlights
- Instructor expertise: benefit from AWS instructors with in-depth knowledge of security concepts, encryption methods and infrastructure security best practices on AWS.
- Interactive hands-on learning: master AWS security fundamentals through clear presentations and practical workshops. Prepare to understand and apply access control, data protection and network security principles.
- Key skills development: the course content is carefully designed to help you acquire essential skills in identifying AWS security benefits and responsibilities, describing access management features and selecting AWS services for monitoring and incident response.
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