Cloud Computing · PPL

AWS Cloud Security Specialist Certification

A specialist program that teaches professionals to secure AWS environments using identity management, network security, encryption, monitoring, and cloud security best practices.

  • 3 DaysDuration
  • PPLAccredited
  • 3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ₹11,999.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Introduction to AWS Cloud Security

  • Cloud security fundamentals
  • AWS security model
  • Shared Responsibility Model
  • Security principles
  • Threat landscape
  • Best practices

Module 2: AWS Identity & Access Management

  • IAM users
  • IAM roles
  • Policies
  • Permission boundaries
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Least privilege principle

Module 3: AWS Organizations & Governance

  • AWS Organizations
  • Organizational Units
  • Service Control Policies
  • Multi-account strategy
  • Governance
  • Resource management

Module 4: Network Security

  • Amazon VPC
  • Security Groups
  • Network ACLs
  • Private subnets
  • NAT Gateway
  • Bastion hosts

Module 5: Encryption & Key Management

  • AWS KMS
  • Encryption at rest
  • Encryption in transit
  • Customer-managed keys
  • Secrets Manager
  • Certificate Manager

Module 6: Secure Compute Services

  • EC2 security
  • Instance hardening
  • Secure AMIs
  • Patch management
  • Auto Scaling security
  • Host protection

Module 7: Secure Storage Services

  • Amazon S3 security
  • Bucket policies
  • Access control
  • Versioning
  • Object Lock
  • Storage encryption

Module 8: Database Security

  • Amazon RDS security
  • DynamoDB security
  • Aurora security
  • Database encryption
  • Backup security
  • Database monitoring

Module 9: Monitoring & Logging

  • Amazon CloudWatch
  • AWS CloudTrail
  • AWS Config
  • Log monitoring
  • Metrics
  • Security dashboards

Module 10: Threat Detection

  • Amazon GuardDuty
  • Amazon Inspector
  • AWS Security Hub
  • Threat intelligence
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Risk analysis

Module 11: Web Application Security

  • AWS WAF
  • AWS Shield
  • DDoS protection
  • API security
  • Web security policies
  • Traffic filtering

Module 12: Identity Federation

  • AWS IAM Identity Center
  • Federation concepts
  • SAML integration
  • External identity providers
  • Single Sign-On
  • Access management

Module 13: Compliance & Governance

  • Security governance
  • Compliance frameworks
  • Resource tagging
  • Audit readiness
  • Policy enforcement
  • Operational controls

Module 14: Security Automation

  • AWS Lambda
  • EventBridge
  • Automated remediation
  • Security workflows
  • Alert automation
  • Incident automation

Module 15: Incident Response

  • Incident preparation
  • Detection
  • Investigation
  • Containment
  • Recovery
  • Lessons learned

Module 16: Backup & Disaster Recovery

  • AWS Backup
  • Recovery planning
  • Cross-region backup
  • Disaster recovery
  • High availability
  • Business continuity

Module 17: DevSecOps

  • Secure CI/CD
  • Infrastructure as Code security
  • Secret management
  • Code scanning
  • Pipeline security
  • Secure deployments

Module 18: Cloud Security Architecture

  • Secure architecture design
  • Multi-tier security
  • Zero Trust concepts
  • High availability
  • Risk reduction
  • Architecture review

Module 19: Security Optimization

  • Performance monitoring
  • Cost optimization
  • Resource optimization
  • Security tuning
  • Continuous improvement
  • Best practices

Module 20: Real-World Security Projects

  • Secure cloud deployment
  • IAM implementation
  • Threat detection setup
  • Incident response simulation
  • Monitoring implementation
  • Practical exercises

Module 21: Enterprise Security Best Practices

  • Security policies
  • Documentation
  • Operational excellence
  • Security reviews
  • Team collaboration
  • Continuous monitoring

Module 22: Future of Cloud Security

  • AI-powered security
  • Cloud-native protection
  • Zero Trust evolution
  • Emerging AWS services
  • Security trends
  • Career roadmap
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

Who it's for & what's included

Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.

Who it's for

Classroom

Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor on-site
  • Printed workbook & materials
  • Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for

Online Instructor-Led

Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor via video call
  • Digital workbook & resources
  • Session recordings
Who it's for

Self-Paced

Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.

What's included

Everything you get

  • On-demand video lessons
  • Interactive quizzes
  • 24/7 access on any device
— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Understand AWS cloud security principles and the Shared Responsibility Model.

02

Implement secure identity and access management using AWS IAM services.

03

Protect cloud infrastructure through network security, encryption, and key management.

04

Configure monitoring, logging, and threat detection using AWS security services.

05

Secure AWS compute, storage, databases, and web applications using industry best practices.

06

Automate security monitoring, remediation, and incident response workflows.

07

Apply governance, compliance, backup, and disaster recovery strategies for AWS environments.

08

Develop practical cloud security skills for securing enterprise AWS workloads.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AWS Cloud Security?
AWS Cloud Security focuses on protecting cloud infrastructure, applications, identities, and data using AWS security services and industry best practices.
Who should attend this course?
This course is ideal for cloud engineers, security analysts, DevOps engineers, system administrators, cloud architects, and IT professionals responsible for securing AWS environments.
Do I need prior AWS experience?
Yes. A basic understanding of AWS services and cloud computing concepts is recommended before taking this specialist-level course.
What practical skills will I gain?
You will learn IAM, encryption, network security, GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS WAF, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, incident response, DevSecOps, and security automation using AWS services.
How will this course benefit my career?
This course helps you build expertise in securing AWS workloads, implementing cloud security best practices, automating security operations, and protecting enterprise cloud environments for roles in cloud security and DevSecOps.
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