Description

Introduction

The Advanced AWS Security(ITT_M) Training for Professionals is tailored for IT specialists and cloud architects who aim to deepen their expertise in securing Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments. This course covers advanced security concepts, including identity management, threat detection, data protection, and compliance strategies, enabling participants to build and maintain robust security frameworks for their AWS deployments.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of AWS core services
• Familiarity with foundational security concepts
• Experience with AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Knowledge of networking and firewalls
• An active AWS account for hands-on labs

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to AWS Security
   1.1 Overview of AWS Shared Responsibility Model
   1.2 Security Challenges in Cloud Environments
   1.3 AWS Security Tools and Services
2. Identity and Access Management (IAM)
   2.1 Advanced IAM Policies and Permissions(Ref: Natural Language Processing(NLP) with Python and NLTK)
   2.2 Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Best Practices
   2.3 Securing Cross-Account Access with IAM Roles
3. Network Security on AWS
   3.1 Securing Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs)
   3.2 Configuring AWS WAF and AWS Shield
   3.3 Implementing Bastion Hosts and Network ACLs
4. Data Protection and Encryption
   4.1 Using AWS Key Management Service (KMS)
   4.2 Encrypting Data at Rest and in Transit
   4.3 Managing Secrets with AWS Secrets Manager
5. Threat Detection and Incident Response
   5.1 Setting Up AWS CloudTrail for Auditing
   5.2 Leveraging Amazon GuardDuty for Threat Detection
   5.3 Automated Incident Response Using AWS Lambda
6. Compliance and Governance
   6.1 Enforcing Security Compliance with AWS Config(Ref: AWS RDS Fundamentals: Database Management Essentials)
   6.2 Generating Compliance Reports Using AWS Artifact
   6.3 Monitoring Governance with AWS Control Tower
7. Security Automation
   7.1 Automating Security Audits with AWS Config Rules
   7.2 Implementing Infrastructure as Code for Secure Deployments
   7.3 Automating Threat Mitigation with Custom Scripts
8. Application Security
   8.1 Securing APIs with Amazon API Gateway
   8.2 Best Practices for Secure Lambda Development
   8.3 Protecting Web Applications with AWS WAF
9. Advanced Monitoring and Logging
   9.1 Proactive Monitoring with Amazon CloudWatch
   9.2 Centralized Logging Using AWS Log Insights
   9.3 Analyzing Security Trends with AWS Security Hub
10. Case Studies and Real-World Labs
    10.1 Implementing Multi-Layered Security for Critical Applications
    10.2 Configuring End-to-End Encryption for Sensitive Data
    10.3 Handling Real-Time Threats in a Simulated AWS Environment

Conclusion

This Advanced AWS Security(ITT_M) training empowers professionals to design and implement cutting-edge security solutions on AWS. By mastering identity management, threat detection, and compliance, participants will be prepared to safeguard complex cloud infrastructures and stay ahead of evolving security challenges.

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