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AWS Security and Cost Management

Master AWS security, governance, and cost optimization to prepare for the Cloud Practitioner certification.

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Course Description

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.
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  1. 1

    Introduction to AWS Security and Compliance

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    Dive 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.

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    Welcome to AWS Security and Cost Management
    50 xp
    Exploring AWS Security and Cost Management
    100 xp
    AWS Shared Responsibility Model
    50 xp
    Create an EC2 virtual machine
    100 xp
    Go serverless with Lambda
    100 xp
    Shared responsibility model
    100 xp
    AWS compliance and governance
    50 xp
    Audit with CloudTrail
    50 xp
    Export CloudWatch logs to S3
    100 xp
    Tools for security
    100 xp
    Security and compliance automation
    50 xp
    Security hub
    50 xp
    Trusted advisor
    100 xp
    Threat detection
    50 xp
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    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.

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Introduction to AWS
Dev Bhosale HeadshotDev 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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