AWS Security Essentials

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

1 day

Audience

Information Technology Specialists

Description

This course covers fundamental Amazon Web Services (AWS) security concepts, including AWS access control, data encryption methods, and how to secure network access to your AWS infrastructure. Based on the AWS Shared Responsibility Model, you learn your responsibilities related to implementing security in the AWS Cloud and which security-oriented services are available to you. You also learn why and how the security services help meet the security needs of your organization.

Objectives

• Identify security benefits and responsibilities of using the AWS Cloud.

• Describe the access control and management features of AWS.

• Explain the available methods for 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.

Target Audience

• Security IT business-level professionals interested in cloud security practices

• Security professionals with minimal to no working knowledge of AWS

Prerequisite(s)

Working knowledge of IT security practices and infrastructure concepts and familiarity with cloud computing concepts.

Notes

The Digital Enterprise Skilling (DES) program provides Shared Services Canada (SSC) employees with the knowledge and skills required to accelerate digital adoption, improve IT services delivery, and adapt to the workforce’s needs of the future.

If you have not registered as an SSC Digital Enterprise Skilling (DES) participant yet, sign up here: DES Learner Portal - Portail des apprenants CNE - Power Apps

Legacy course code: AWS-SE-SSC