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Security Engineering on AWS with JAM – Intensive Training («AWSS4J»)

This course prepares you to become a AWS Certified Security (Specialty Level). You will learn AWS-recommended security best practices that you can implement to enhance the security of your data and systems in the cloud.

Vendor code

AWSS04

Duration 4 days

Price 2'900.–

Course documents Digital original AWS courseware

Relevant Job Roles: Cyber Security / Data Analytics

Certification Objective This training prepares you optimally for the following official AWS certification: AWS Certified Security – Specialty

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Course facts

Key Learnings

Identifying security benefits and responsibilities of using the AWS Cloud
Building secure application infrastructures
Protecting applications and data from common security threats
Performing and automating security checks
Configuring authentication and permissions for applications and resources
Monitoring AWS resources and responding to incidents
Capturing and processing logs
Creating and configuring automated and repeatable deployments with tools such as AMIs and AWS CloudFormation

AWS JAM Day will be featured on the final 4th day of this course, as a gamified event where you will be split into teams to compete in a series of best practice challenges based on concepts covered in the course. In addition to the hands-on labs of the ILT courses, an additional day of curated and instructor-facilitated challenges allows learners to use AWS Jam to address real-world scenarios, representing common operational and troubleshooting tasks relevant for your job role. You will be able to apply your knowledge in a safe and real AWS environment and score points if you solve the challenge correctly. The aim of an AWS Jam is to develop, improve, and validate your skills in the AWS cloud and get ready to use your practical skills when you are back on your daily job.

Content

Day 1

Module 1: Security on AWS

Security in the AWS cloud
AWS Shared Responsibility Model
Incident response overview
DevOps with Security Engineering

Module 2: Identifying Entry Points on AWS

Identify the different ways to access the AWS platform
Understanding IAM policies
IAM Permissions Boundary
IAM Access Analyzer
Multi-factor authentication
AWS CloudTrail
Lab 01: Cross-account access

Module 3: Security Considerations: Web Application Environments

Threats in a three-tier architecture
Common threats: user access
Common threats: data access
AWS Trusted Advisor

Module 4: Application Security

Amazon Machine Images
Amazon Inspector
AWS Systems Manager
Lab 02: Using AWS Systems Manager and Amazon Inspector

Module 5: Data Security

Data protection strategies
Encryption on AWS
Protecting data at rest with Amazon S3, Amazon RDS, Amazon DynamoDB
Protecting archived data with Amazon S3 Glacier
Amazon S3 Access Analyzer
Amazon S3 Access Points

Day 2
Module 6: Securing Network Communications

Amazon VPC security considerations
Amazon VPC Traffic Mirroring
Responding to compromised instances
Elastic Load Balancing
AWS Certificate Manager

Module 7: Monitoring and Collecting Logs on AWS

Amazon CloudWatch and CloudWatch Logs
AWS Config
Amazon Macie
Amazon VPC Flow Logs
Amazon S3 Server Access Logs
ELB Access Logs
Lab 03: Monitor and Respond with AWS Config

Module 8: Processing Logs on AWS

Amazon Kinesis
Amazon Athena
Lab 04: Web Server Log Analysis

Module 9: Security Considerations: Hybrid Environments

AWS Site-to-Site and Client VPN connections
AWS Direct Connect
AWS Transit Gateway

Module 10: Out-Of-Region Protection

Amazon Route 53
AWS WAF
Amazon CloudFront
AWS Shield
AWS Firewall Manager
DDoS mitigation on AWS

Day 3
Module 11: Security Considerations: Serverless Environments

Amazon Cognito
Amazon API Gateway
AWS Lambda

Module 12: Threat Detection and Investigation

Amazon GuardDuty
AWS Security Hub
Amazon Detective

Module 13: Secrets Management on AWS

AWS KMS
AWS CloudHSM
AWS Secrets Manager
Lab 05: Using AWS KMS

Module 14: Automation and Security by Design

AWS CloudFormation
AWS Service Catalog
Lab 06: Security automation on AWS with AWS Service Catalog

Module 15: Account Management and Provisioning on AWS

AWS Organizations
AWS Control Tower
AWS SSO
AWS Directory Service
Lab 07: Federated Access with ADFS

Day 4: AWS Jam Day

Solve real-world challenges together as a team in a safe AWS environment, guided by your instructor
Compete against other teams to win the challenge with your colleagues and put your AWS skills into action
All challenges are based on the scope of the course and will support your learning curve in a very effective way

Consists of the following modules

Methodology & didactics

This course comes in 4 instructor-led full day sessions with the instructor supervising the participants live. Each course consits of theory parts with live demos and practical lab exercises. The course can be attended either on-site at a physical Digicomp location or virtually via Zoom. Please also refer to each course's description for specific details regarding the prerequisites and the covered topics.

The last day of the course is an AWS JAM: Transform your theoretical skills into practical doing by solving real-word problems in a sandbox environment.

Target audience

This course is intended for the following job roles:

Cyber Security
Data Analytics

Why should you attend this specific course? What are my benefits from taking this course? The Voice of the Instructor answers these questions. We have asked our instructor team to write a short text about WHY this course is very relevant for the respective job roles and what you can expect from attending the course. You can find this section in the course description under the «Additional Information» section.

Requirements

We recommend that attendees of this course have attended the following course (or equivalent knowlege):

4 days

Basel, Bern, Zürich, Basel, Bern, Zürich, Virtual Training, Genève, Lausanne, Virtual Training

CHF

2'900.–

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Voice of the Instructor

Participating in the "Security Engineering on AWS" course offers several compelling reasons for individuals interested in enhancing their skills and knowledge in AWS security. Here are some key benefits:

Comprehensive AWS Security Expertise: The course provides in-depth coverage of AWS security services, tools, and best practices. It equips you with the knowledge required to design, implement, and manage secure applications and infrastructure on AWS.
Protecting Data and Assets: AWS offers a robust set of security services and features, and this course helps you understand how to leverage them effectively. You'll learn about encryption, access controls, identity and access management (IAM), network security, and data protection mechanisms, enabling you to safeguard sensitive data and assets on AWS.
Compliance and Governance: Understanding compliance requirements and implementing appropriate controls is crucial for many organizations. The course helps you align your AWS deployments with industry standards and best practices.
Incident Response and Monitoring: Security incidents can occur despite preventive measures. The course delves into incident response strategies, threat detection, and monitoring techniques using AWS services like AWS CloudTrail, AWS Config, and Amazon GuardDuty. You'll gain insights into identifying and responding to security events promptly.
Industry Demand and Career Opportunities: With the increasing adoption of AWS by organizations worldwide, there is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can ensure the security of AWS deployments. By completing this course, you position yourself as a qualified security engineer with expertise in AWS, expanding your career opportunities in the field.
Practical Hands-on Experience: The course incorporates hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, allowing you to apply the learned concepts in practice. This hands-on experience gives you the confidence and proficiency to tackle security challenges effectively within an AWS environment.
AWS Certification Preparation: The knowledge gained from the course serves as a solid foundation for pursuing the AWS Certified Security - Specialty certification. This professional certification validates your expertise in securing AWS environments and adds credibility to your profile.

Overall, participating in the "Security Engineering on AWS" course equips you with the necessary skills, knowledge, and practical experience to secure AWS deployments effectively. It not only enhances your professional capabilities but also enables you to contribute to the secure and successful implementation of AWS solutions.