- • Jun 5, 2026 · Live Remote Online, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET
- • Aug 3, 2026 · Live Remote Online, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET
AWS Security Essentials
Course Duration
1 day
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of IT security practices and infrastructure concepts. Familiarity with cloud computing concepts.
Course Description
This course covers fundamental AWS cloud security concepts, including AWS access control, data encryption methods, and how network access to your AWS infrastructure can be secured. Based on the AWS Shared Security Model, you learn where you are responsible for implementing security in the AWS Cloud and what security-oriented services are available to you and why and how the security services can help meet the security needs of your organization.
Learning Objectives
- In this course, you will learn how to:
- Assimilate Identify security benefits and responsibilities of using the AWS Cloud
- Describe the access control and management features of AWS
- Explain the available methods for providing encryption of data in transit and data at rest when storing your data in AWS.
- Describe how to secure network access to your AWS resources
- Determine which AWS services can be used for monitoring and incident response
Course Outline
Course Topics
- Security design principles in the AWS Cloud
- AWS Shared Responsibility Model
- AWS Global Infrastructure
- Data center security
- Compliance and governance
- Identity and access management
- Data protection essentials
- Lab 01 – Introduction to security policies
- Securing your infrastructure
- Monitoring and detective controls
- Lab 02 – Securing VPC resources with Security Groups
- DDoS mitigation
- Incident response essentials
- Lab 03 – Remediating issues with AWS Config Conformance Packs
- AWS Well-Architected tool overview
- Next Steps
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the AWS Security Essentials course cover?
This course covers AWS security implementation and best practices. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's AWS Security Essentials training?
IT Dojo's AWS Security Essentials training is 1 day. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers AWS Security Essentials as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time. Students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
Working knowledge of IT security practices and infrastructure concepts. Familiarity with cloud computing concepts.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers AWS Security Essentials on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule AWS Security Essentials for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.