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Security Engineering on AWS
Course Duration
3 days
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 AWS services and common security tools. Attended AWS Security Essentials or have equivalent experience.
Course Description
This course demonstrates how to efficiently use AWS security services to stay secure in the AWS Cloud. The course focuses on the security practices that AWS recommends for enhancing the security of your data and systems in the cloud. The course highlights the security features of AWS key services including compute, storage, networking, and database services. You will also learn how to leverage AWS services and tools for automation, continuous monitoring and logging, and responding to security incidents.
Learning Objectives
- This course teaches you how to:
- Assimilate and leverage the AWS shared security responsibility model
- Architect and build AWS application infrastructures that are protected against the most common security threats
- Protect data at rest and in transit with encryption
- Apply security checks and analyses in an automated and reproducible manner
- Configure authentication for resources and applications in the AWS Cloud
- Gain insight into events by capturing, monitoring, processing, and analyzing logs
- Identify and mitigate incoming threats against applications and data
- Perform security assessments to ensure that common vulnerabilities are patched and security best practices are applied
Course Outline
Course Topics
- Identifying Entry Points on AWS
- Security Considerations: Web Application Environments
- Application Security
- Securing Networking Communications – Part 1
- Data Security
- Security Considerations: Hybrid Environments
- Monitoring and Collecting Logs on AWS
- Processing Logs on AWS
- Securing Networking Communications – Part 2
- Out-Of-Region Protection
- Account Management on AWS
- Security Considerations: Serverless Environments
- Secrets Management on AWS
- Automating Security on AWS
- Threat Detection and Sensitive Data Monitoring
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Security Engineering on AWS course cover?
This course covers AWS security engineering and compliance. 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 Security Engineering on AWS training?
IT Dojo's Security Engineering on AWS training is 3 days. 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 Security Engineering on AWS 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 AWS services and common security tools. Attended AWS Security Essentials or have equivalent experience.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers Security Engineering on AWS 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 Security Engineering on AWS 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.