AWS Security Essentials

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Course Overview

Did you know that 45% of data breaches are cloud-based, with misconfigured security settings being a leading cause? As cloud adoption continues to grow, understanding AWS security is more critical than ever to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance.

AWS Security Essentials provides a foundational understanding of cloud security concepts within AWS.  Gain the skills and confidence needed to secure your cloud infrastructure effectively. Whether you're an IT professional, security analyst, or business leader, this course will equip you with the essential knowledge to protect your AWS environment.

Who Should Attend

Security IT business-level professionals interested in cloud security practices Security professionals with minimal to no working knowledge of AWS

Course Objectives

    By the end of AWS Security Essentials, participants will have a solid understanding of cloud security responsibilities and best practices within AWS. They will learn how to manage access control using AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), implement encryption methods to protect data in transit and at rest, and apply network security strategies to safeguard AWS resources. 


    Participants will also explore AWS security services designed for monitoring, compliance, and incident response, helping organizations detect and mitigate security risks. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, learners will gain practical experience in securing cloud infrastructure, ensuring they can confidently apply security measures to protect AWS environments.

Course Outline

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

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Class Dates & Times

Class times are listed Eastern time

This is a 1-day class

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Register When Time Where How
Register 05/08/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Online VILT
Register 08/04/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Online VILT
Register 11/14/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Online VILT

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