AWS Security and Cost Management
Master AWS security, governance, and cost optimization to prepare for the Cloud Practitioner certification.
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Secure and Optimize Your AWS Cloud Environment
Mastering cloud security and cost management is critical for any organization using AWS. This course equips you with the skills to secure your cloud infrastructure while making the most of your money. Whether you’re new to AWS or looking to enhance your cloud management capabilities, this course offers hands-on guidance through the key concepts and tools required to protect and optimize your AWS environment.Learn Cloud Security Essentials
In the first chapter, you’ll explore foundational security concepts like the AWS Shared Responsibility Model, which outlines the division of security duties between AWS and its customers. You'll also dive into governance and compliance, learning how to use tools like Security Hub, GuardDuty, and CloudTrail to monitor and protect your resources.Master Identity, Network, and Data Security
In the second chapter, you’ll focus on securing user access and cloud networks. You’ll explore Identity and Access Management (IAM) to control permissions, apply the principle of least privilege, and secure VPCs with NACLs and firewalls. Additionally, you'll learn how to protect data at rest and in transit using encryption techniques and AWS Security Groups.Optimize Costs and Resources in AWS
The final chapter takes a deep dive into cost management. You'll learn how to track expenses, identify underutilized resources, and use tools like AWS Trusted Advisor to optimize cloud spending without compromising performance or security.Become AWS Security and Cost Management Ready
By the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge and hands-on experience to protect your AWS environment and optimize cloud costs. Whether you're aiming for AWS certifications or seeking to enhance your organization's cloud strategy, this course will provide you with practical skills to manage AWS securely and efficiently.Training 2 or more people?
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Introduction to AWS Security and Compliance
FreeDive into the core principles of AWS security and compliance. Understand the differences between AWS compliance and governance, and learn how to automate security and compliance.
Welcome to AWS Security and Cost Management50 xpExploring AWS Security and Cost Management100 xpAWS Shared Responsibility Model50 xpCreate an EC2 virtual machine100 xpGo serverless with Lambda100 xpShared responsibility model100 xpAWS compliance and governance50 xpAudit with CloudTrail50 xpExport CloudWatch logs to S3100 xpTools for security100 xpSecurity and compliance automation50 xpSecurity hub50 xpTrusted advisor100 xpThreat detection50 xp - 2
Network and User Security
In this chapter, you'll delve into AWS security best practices, including the principle of least privilege and identity management through AWS IAM. You'll learn to secure networks using VPCs, NACLs, and firewalls, and protect your compute resources using security groups and encryption.
The principle of least privilege50 xpSecrets manager100 xpTasks for root user100 xpRoot user protection100 xpIdentity and Access Management (IAM)50 xpIAM Identity Center100 xpLeast privilege for S3 access100 xpAccess keys and password policy50 xpNetwork Security in AWS50 xpNetwork access control list (NACL)100 xpAWS Marketplace50 xpVPC Security50 xpCompute and data security50 xpEncryption-at-rest vs in-transit100 xpSecurity Resources50 xpSecurity group100 xp - 3
Billing and Cost Management
Explore the different pricing models that AWS has to offer, and learn how to manage budgets and costs. Discover the AWS tools to facilitate cost allocation, billing, and support, and discuss some cost optimization strategies using a case study.
AWS Pricing Models50 xpEC2 purchase options50 xpData transfer costs100 xpS3 pricing tiers50 xpManage AWS Budgets and Costs50 xpReserved Instance flexibility50 xpCost Explorer and Budgets100 xpPricing model vs free tools100 xpCost Allocation, Billing, and Support50 xpAWS Organizations50 xpCost allocation tags100 xpAWS Support options50 xpCost Optimization Strategies50 xpSavings with serverless50 xpSpot instances50 xpS3 lifecycle policy100 xpWrap-up50 xpSelf reflection questions100 xp
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Introduction to AWSDev Bhosale
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Dev is a seasoned data professional with a Master's in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech. As a Principal Data & Cloud Engineer, he develops data engineering solutions and transforms data into visual stories. He holds multiple cloud certifications and shares his expertise at numerous online events and blogs at datawithdev.com. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring the outdoors through biking and hiking with his two kids and wife.
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