Overview
Learn about the fundamental AWS Cloud security concepts, including AWS access control, data encryption methods, and how network access to your AWS infrastructure can be secured.
This AWS-SE: AWS Security Essentials course covers fundamental AWS cloud security concepts, including AWS access control, data encryption methods, and how network access to your AWS infrastructure can be secured. We will address your security responsibilities in the AWS cloud and provide a brief introduction to the different security-oriented AWS services available.
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Why Choose KORNERSTONE
- Accredited, practitioner-led, expert certificate trainers to provide high quality training
- Official training material included
- Practical, scenario-based learning – focus on application, not just theory
- Excellent Passing Rate
Skills Covered
- Assimilate Identify security benefits and responsibilities of using the AWS Cloud
- Describe the access control and management features of AWS
- Explain the available methods to encrypting data at rest and in transit
- Describe how to secure network access to your AWS resources
- Determine which AWS services can be used for monitoring and incident response
Prerequisites
- Working knowledge of IT security practices and infrastructure concepts
- Familiarity with cloud computing concepts
Target Audience
- Security IT business-level professionals interested in cloud security practices
- Security professionals with minimal to no working knowledge of AWS
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Security on AWS
- Security design principles in the AWS Cloud
- AWS Shared Responsibility Model
Module 2: Security of the Cloud
- AWS Global Infrastructure
- Data Center Security
- Compliance and Governance
Module 3: Security IN the Cloud – Part 1
- Identity and Access Management
- Data Protection
- Lab 01 – Introduction to Security Policies
Module 4: Security IN the Cloud – Part 2
- Securing your infrastructure
- Monitoring and detective controls
- Lab 02 – Securing VPC Resources with Security Groups
Module 5: Security IN the Cloud – Part 3
- DDoS mitigation
- Incident response essentials
- Lab 03 – Automating Incident Response with AWS Config and AWS Lambda
Module 6: Course Wrap Up
- AWS Well-Architected tool overview
Dates & Locations
October 19, 2026
Exam & Certification
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