AWS CSS: Security Logging and Monitoring
In this AWS CCS: Security Logging and Monitoring course, you will learn about automated monitoring services, designing security logging, monitors, and alerts, and security reference architecture (SRA).
1
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8
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Time
Intermediate
difficulty
1
ceu/cpe
Course Content
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Course Description
Prerequisites
You should have a working knowledge of AWS cloud technologies and architecture concepts and several years of experience securing cloud workloads in AWS.
What is the AWS Certified Security Specialty Certification?
There are twelve certifications offered by Amazon Web Services, one of which is the AWS Certified Security Specialty certification. This cloud computing credential is a highly sought-after certification in the IT cloud industry as it focuses on the security aspect of cloud infrastructure.
Having an AWS Certified Security Specialty certification validates that professionals will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of designing and deploying resilient and secure applications and architectures in the cloud using AWS technologies
- Analyze and deploy solutions in AWS using architectural best practices -Create implementation guidance on AWS services to organizations looking to adopt the cloud
- Demonstrate an understanding on secure cloud architecture implementations and deployment of services across various cloud deployment models
What Should I Expect When Taking the AWS Certified Security Specialty Certification Exam?
The AWS Certified Security Specialty certification exam consists of about 65 questions (this may vary), for which candidates have 170 minutes to complete. The exam questions are multiple-choice and multiple-answer formats, that cover the following topics and are weighted as shown:
- Domain 1: Threat Detection and Incident Response – 14%
- Domain 2: Security Logging and Monitoring – 18%
- Domain 3: Infrastructure Security - 20%
- Domain 4: Identity and Access Management - 16%
- Domain 5: Data Protection - 18%
- Domain 6: Management and Security Governance - 14%
There are no other certifications that are prerequisites for the AWS Certified Security Specialty certification exam. However, AWS recommends that candidates have five years IT experience of which two years securing AWS workloads. The cost of the exam is $300, and it must be renewed every three years.
Why Should You Take This Course?
Cybrary's on-demand training provides you with a comprehensive overview of numerous concepts covered on the exam and opportunities for you to gain practical skills in scenario-based labs. You can test your knowledge in practice quizzes and exams that closely reflect the questions you might see on the exam. You will explore concepts that include but are not limited to Identity and Access Management, Key Management Solutions, Hybrid Network Security, Automated Monitoring Services, Alerts, EventBridge, and so much more.
Instructed by
Instructor
Tony Vinson
Tony Vinson has over 20 years of IT industry experience, most of which has been in security-related roles. He holds several Cloud and Security-related certifications, including ISC2 Cloud Certified Security Professional (CCSP), AWS Solutions Architect (Associates and Professional), and AWS Security Specialty. Tony has a Master's degree in Information Systems specializing in IT Security. He is passionate about cloud security but specifically DevOps security and automation.
Provider
Certificate of Completion
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