AWS Security Essentials Training by Tonex
This comprehensive training by Tonex focuses on AWS Security Essentials, providing participants with a deep understanding of securing AWS cloud environments. Through a blend of theoretical concepts and hands-on exercises, attendees will gain practical insights into securing AWS resources and applications.
The AWS Security Essentials course by Tonex is a comprehensive training program designed to equip IT professionals, security analysts, and system administrators with the essential skills to secure AWS cloud environments. Participants will delve into key security concepts, including IAM, encryption, network security, incident response, and compliance.
Through a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on exercises, attendees will gain practical experience in implementing robust security measures for AWS workloads. The course covers serverless architectures, industry-specific security considerations, and emerging trends, providing a holistic understanding of AWS security best practices. This training is crucial for individuals seeking to enhance their proficiency in safeguarding AWS resources and applications.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of AWS security.
- Learn best practices for securing AWS identities and access management.
- Explore encryption techniques for data at rest and in transit on AWS.
- Implement network security controls for AWS environments.
- Master incident response and logging mechanisms in AWS.
- Gain proficiency in securing AWS serverless architectures.
- Grasp the principles of compliance and security auditing in AWS.
- Acquire the skills to secure AWS workloads across various industry verticals.
Audience: This course is designed for IT professionals, security analysts, system administrators, and anyone responsible for securing AWS cloud environments. Participants should have a basic understanding of AWS services and cloud computing concepts.
Course Outline:
Introduction to AWS Security Essentials
- Overview of AWS security model
- Shared responsibility model in AWS
- Security best practices for AWS
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- IAM basics and policies
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) on AWS
- IAM roles and permissions
- AWS Organizations for identity management
Data Encryption on AWS
- Encryption fundamentals
- AWS Key Management Service (KMS)
- SSL/TLS for securing data in transit
- Securing data at rest with S3 and EBS encryption
Network Security in AWS
- Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) essentials
- Security groups and Network Access Control Lists (NACLs)
- VPNs and Direct Connect for secure network connectivity
- AWS WAF and Shield for web application security
Incident Response and Logging
- AWS CloudWatch for logging and monitoring
- Creating alarms and notifications
- Incident response best practices in AWS
Securing Serverless Architectures
- Overview of AWS Lambda and serverless computing
- Securing serverless applications
- AWS SAM (Serverless Application Model) security
Compliance and Security Auditing
- Compliance in the cloud
- AWS Config for continuous compliance monitoring
- AWS CloudTrail for audit trails
- AWS Security Hub and Config Rules
Securing AWS Workloads in Specific Industries
- Healthcare industry security considerations
- Financial services industry security requirements
- Government and public sector security guidelines
- Emerging trends and advanced security features in AWS