Course

AWS Cloud Security

Time limit: 120 days

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About this course

This course provides students with a foundational understanding of cloud security, compliance, and the AWS shared responsibility model. The participants will learn various security controls such as identity and access management services, directory services, network isolation and connectivity options, auditing, monitoring, encryption, and managing secrets. With real-life case studies and demonstrations, students will learn skills they need to confidently implement AWS cloud security best practices in their organizations, ensuring that their cloud-based resources are secure and compliant with industry standards and regulations.

Delivery Mode

Delivered online in self-paced mode, you will have 120 days from the time of your purchase to complete the training. As this is an online self-paced course there is no requirement to attend any live sessions. You can access and complete the online course 24/7 during your access.  After the 120 days you will lose access to the course.

Online Course Access - Please note, you will be provided access to AWS Academy online learning environment to complete this course. When you complete your registration you will be added into a course site with an activity to complete before you are granted access to the AWS Academy online learning environment.  

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Course Snapshot

What are the course learning outcomes?

After completing this course you will be able to:

  • Explain the basics of cloud security based on the CIA triad (Module 1)
  • Differentiate between security of the cloud and security in the cloud based on the AWS Shared Responsibility Model (Module 1)
  • Identify AWS services for access control, data protection, and network isolation to protect your resources on the cloud (Modules 3, 4, & 5)
  • Explain how to identify, investigate, and mitigate cybersecurity threats using AWS services (Lab Activities in Modules 3, 4, & 5)
  • Identify AWS services for responding to and managing a cyber incident (Module 6)
  • Understand how to prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Operations – Associate exam (Module 7)
What core topics are offered?
  • Introduction to Security on AWS
  • Securing Access to Cloud Resources
  • Securing your Infrastructure
  • Protecting Data in your Application
  • Logging and Monitoring
  • Responding to and Managing an Incident
  • Bridging to Certification
Who is this course suited to?

This course is suitable for IT graduates and professionals looking to start their career in cloud computing

What assumed knowledge should I have to complete this course?

This course requires a strong foundation in IT concepts and skills. To ensure success in this course, you should have the following: 

  • Completed the AWS Academy Cloud Operations course OR 
  • Completed the AWS Academy Cloud Architecting course OR
  • Have equivalent professional experience 

It is also assumed that learners have general IT technical knowledge. Learners must have some foundational computer literacy skills to be successful in this course. These skills include a knowledge of basic computer concepts, file management, and a good understanding of the internet.

Learners should also have general IT business knowledge, which includes insights into how businesses and other organizations use information technology.

What does my course schedule look like?

This course is self-paced allowing you to complete the modules around your preferred study schedule. You can access the materials 24/7 during your delivery period.

Who are the course facilitators?

Professor Ernest Foo

Professor, School of Information and Communication Technology

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Dr. Mukhtar Hussain

Research Fellow, School of Information and Communication Technology

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