AWS Security Practice Exam

About the AWS Security Exam

The AWS Security exam assesses candidates' proficiency in securing and protecting AWS cloud environments. It covers various aspects of security, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, data encryption, compliance, monitoring, and incident response. The exam evaluates candidates' ability to implement security best practices, configure AWS security services, and design secure architectures on the AWS platform.

Skills Required:

• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Understanding of AWS IAM principles, policies, roles, and permissions management.
• Network Security: Knowledge of AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), security groups, network ACLs, and VPN connections.
• Data Encryption: Skills in encrypting data at rest and in transit using AWS Key Management Service (KMS), SSL/TLS, and encryption protocols.
• Compliance: Understanding of AWS compliance programs, regulations, and security best practices for achieving compliance.
• Monitoring and Logging: Proficiency in configuring AWS CloudTrail, AWS Config, and Amazon CloudWatch for monitoring and logging AWS resources.
• Incident Response: Knowledge of AWS incident response best practices, procedures, and tools for detecting and responding to security incidents.
• Security Best Practices: Familiarity with AWS security best practices, guidelines, and recommendations for securing AWS resources.
• Security Services Configuration: Ability to configure AWS security services, such as AWS WAF, AWS Shield, AWS Inspector, and AWS GuardDuty.
• Security Architecture Design: Skills in designing secure architectures on AWS, including secure network configurations, data encryption strategies, and access controls.
• Security Automation: Understanding of AWS security automation tools, such as AWS Security Hub, AWS Config Rules, and AWS Lambda, for automating security tasks and compliance checks.

Who should take the Exam?

The AWS Security exam is suitable for security professionals, AWS architects, system administrators, and anyone responsible for securing AWS cloud environments. It is beneficial for individuals seeking to validate their expertise in AWS security best practices, implementation techniques, and compliance standards.

Detailed Course Outline:

The AWS Security Exam covers the following topics -

Module 1: Introduction to AWS Security

• Overview of AWS security principles, shared responsibility model, and security best practices.

Module 2: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• AWS IAM fundamentals, policies, roles, permissions management, and best practices.

Module 3: Network Security

• AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), security groups, network ACLs, VPN connections, and best practices for securing network traffic.

Module 4: Data Encryption

• AWS Key Management Service (KMS), SSL/TLS encryption, encryption protocols, and best practices for encrypting data at rest and in transit.

Module 5: Compliance

• AWS compliance programs, regulations, security controls, and best practices for achieving compliance.

Module 6: Monitoring and Logging

• AWS CloudTrail, AWS Config, Amazon CloudWatch, and best practices for monitoring and logging AWS resources.

Module 7: Incident Response

• AWS incident response best practices, procedures, tools, and techniques for detecting and responding to security incidents.

Module 8: Security Best Practices

• AWS security best practices, guidelines, and recommendations for securing AWS resources.

Module 9: Security Services Configuration

• Configuration and management of AWS security services, such as AWS WAF, AWS Shield, AWS Inspector, and AWS GuardDuty.

Module 10: Security Architecture Design

• Designing secure architectures on AWS, including network configurations, data encryption strategies, access controls, and best practices.

Module 11: Security Automation

• AWS security automation tools, such as AWS Security Hub, AWS Config Rules, and AWS Lambda, for automating security tasks and compliance checks.