The AWS Certified Security - Specialty (SCS-C02) exam is intended for individuals who perform a security role. The exam validates a candidate’s ability to effectively demonstrate knowledge about securing AWS products and services. The exam also validates whether a candidate has the following: An understanding of specialized data classifications and AWS data protection mechanismsAn understanding of data-encryption methods and AWS mechanisms to implement themAn understanding of secure internet protocols and AWS mechanisms to implement themA working knowledge of AWS security services and features of services to provide a secure production environmentCompetency from 2 or more years of production deployment experience in using AWS security services and featuresThe ability to make tradeoff decisions regarding cost, security, and deployment complexity to meet a set of application requirementsAn understanding of security operations and risksRecommended AWS knowledge The target candidate should have the following knowledge:The AWS shared responsibility model and its applicationGeneral knowledge of AWS services and deploying cloud solutions Security controls for AWS environments and workloadsLogging and monitoring strategiesVulnerability management and security automationWays to integrate AWS security services with third-party toolsDisaster recovery controls, including backup strategiesCryptography and key managementIdentity access managementData retention and lifecycle managementHow to troubleshoot security issuesMulti-account governance and organizational complianceThreat detection and incident response strategiesRespon
What you'll learn
understanding of AWS data protection mechanisms
familiarity with data encryption methods
knowledge of secure internet protocols
insight into AWS security service features
ability to implement security operations and risk management strategies
Course objectives
validate expertise in AWS security practices
prepare for the AWS Certified Security - Specialty exam
foster a comprehensive understanding of security controls for AWS