What you will learn
In this learning path, we will not only review key items of every exam domain but go hands-on with the AWS services that you must know to pass the exam. This course is meant to reinforce the material the exam expects you to know to pass. The exam is scenario-based and we incorporate that into the learning path, as well with exam-similar questions that prepare you to earn your AWS Security Specialty Certification.
Syllabus
AWS Certified Security Specialist introduction
Course — 00:22:40
K0004, K0005, K0194
An introduction to our AWS Security Specialist learning path.
Infrastructure security in AWS
Course — 01:10:27
K0001, K0004, K0005, K0033, K0104, K0113, K0194, K0395, K0417, K0470, K0516, K0565, S0059, S0073, S0077, S0121
This course introduces you to infrastructure security in AWS.
IAM security in AWS
Course — 01:06:58
K0001, K0004, K0005, K0007, K0056, K0065, K0158, K0194, K0336, S0031, S0073
Explore IAM security in the context of AWS.
Data protection in AWS
Course — 01:00:37
Explore data protection in AWS.
Logging and monitoring in AWS
Course — 00:36:26
A look at logging and monitoring in AWS.
Incident response in AWS
Course — 00:25:55
A look at incident response scenarios and AWS.
AWS Certified Security Specialist Exam tips
Course — 00:11:17
Wrap-up and tips for the AWS Certified Security Specialist exam.
AWS Certified Security Specialist Practice exam
Assessment — 64 questions — 00:32:00
Meet the author
Joe South has been working in cybersecurity for over six years and has worked at companies of all sizes across multiple industries. Joe is currently in a role where he is empowered to introduce new and innovative solutions to increase the security posture of his organization. He enjoys teaching others what he’s learned and is the creator of a blog where he helps others get into cybersecurity and build a successful career. He also provides in-depth reviews of his certifications and shares tips to successfully pass the exams.
Joe started his career on the help desk of his college where he fell in love with IT. Eager to learn more, he earned his Security+ certification and began a career in cybersecurity. He started in vulnerability management, where he worked to secure applications that served military and Department of Defense clients. He later expanded his skillset by diving into complex identity and access management (IAM) toolsets where he designed solutions for Fortune 500 companies across HIPAA, PCI and financial industries. He also architected solutions for companies to move into AWS, Azure and GCP while maintaining or increasing their security posture. Joe has his CCSP, AWS Security Specialty and AWS CCP certification, among others.
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Learning path insights
How to claim CPEs
Should you complete this learning path, you’ll be able to download a certificate of completion. Use this to claim your CPEs or CPUs.
Associated NICE Work Roles
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- Mission Assessment Specialist
- Exploitation Analyst
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