AWS: Infrastructure Security (Coursera)

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AWS: Infrastructure Security (Coursera)

AWS: Infrastructure Security Course is the second course of Exam Prep SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security – Specialty Specialization. This course assists learners to design security controls for edge services such as AWS WAF and AWS Shield.

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This course is basically divided into two modules and each module is further segmented by Lessons and Video Lectures. This course facilitates learners with approximately 3:00-3:30 Hours of Video lectures that provide both Theory and Hands-On knowledge. Also, Graded and Ungraded Quizzes are provided with every module in order to test the ability of learners.
Module 1: Network Security Controls: VPC Components
Module 2: Network Security Controls: VPC Peering and Endpoints
Module 3: Security Controls for Edge Services in AWS
Two years of experience in configuring VPC infrastructure. Candidates being certified with AWS Solutions Architect Associate can prepare for this course and appear for the Security specialty exam. By the end of this course, a learner will be able to:

  • Implement VPC security mechanisms in AWS.
  • Determine solutions to produce desired network behavior in AWS.
  • Explore AWS services to scan vulnerabilities in compute workloads.

Course 2 of 4 in the Exam Prep SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security – Specialty Specialization.

What You Will Learn

  • Learn to identify solutions to produce desired network behavior in AWS.
  • Learn to design security controls for edge services such as AWS WAF and AWS Shield.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Network Security Controls: VPC Components
Welcome to Week 1 of the AWS: Infrastructure Security Course. This week, we’ll explore techniques network security controls in AWS. We will also learn VPC security mechanisms such as Security Groups and Network Access Control Lists and explore Bastion Hosts.

WEEK 2
Network Security Controls: VPC Peering and Endpoints
Welcome to Week 2 of the AWS: Infrastructure Security Course. This week, we’ll VPC connectivity concepts like NAT Gateways, VPC Peering and VPC Endpoints. We'll also explore AWS services to scan vulnerabilities and it smanagement.

WEEK 3
Security Controls for Edge Services in AWS
Welcome to Week 3 of the AWS: Infrastructure Security Course. This week, we’ll explore the methods to secure Edge AWS services. We will implement security layers by combining security services such as CloudFront with AWS WAF and load balancers.

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