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Build your cloud security skills

to innovate with confidence


How security training from AWS can help you
boldly pursue your biggest cloud goals
The cloud security opportunity
Today, security is everyone’s business—and it’s the foundation of everything
you do in the cloud. As more data passes across the digital ecosystem,
creating and maintaining sound security practices have become essential
responsibilities for a wide range of roles.

According to an IDC report, the most significant concern cited by


organizations across the cloud journey is related to security.1 By building
timely, relevant cloud security skills with AWS Training and Certification, you
can gain the confidence and peace of mind to innovate more freely as you
work in the cloud. Get the knowledge you need to help advance your career,
discover new opportunities while avoiding risks, and create more engaging
customer experiences.
“Cybersecurity is everywhere. We’ve reached the
In this e-book, we’ll provide answers to your most pertinent questions about tipping point where everyone in IT needs at least
your cloud security training journey. We’ll cover why now is the right time to some exposure to cybersecurity. Meanwhile,
improve your skills, what to expect from your AWS Training experience, and cybersecurity itself is no longer a single job, but
the best ways to get started. has evolved into several related specialties that
each require further education and training.”

–­ Dave Buster, Global Senior Portfolio Director for


Cybersecurity, Global Knowledge 2

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IDC whitepaper, sponsored by Amazon Web Services.
Train to Accelerate Your Cloud Strategy. October 2017
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Global Knowledge 2019 IT Skills and Salary Report
Why should I build my cloud security skills now?
Today’s cloud technology is transforming security from an inhibitor of progress into a critical enabler
of success. Learning to understand and apply the latest security best practices allows you to do more
in the cloud—helping you stand out among your peers and driving new career opportunities.

Benefits of cybersecurity training now include the ability for you to:

Advance your career Resolve more security issues Stay current


Open up new opportunities by capitalizing Learning to remediate a wider range of The security landscape never stops
on the high demand for, and low supply security issues helps keep management changing. Knowing the latest best
of, individuals with cloud security skills. happy—while giving you the latitude to practices—through training, pursuing
experiment with greater freedom. certification, or both—is a critical
IT leaders identify cybersecurity as the #1
differentiator.
most challenging area for finding Comprehensively trained
qualified talent3 organizations are 1.8x more likely to 48% of all IT professionals are actively
resolve security concerns4 pursuing a cybersecurity certification5

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Global Knowledge 2019 IT Skills and Salary Report
IDC whitepaper, sponsored by Amazon Web Services. Train to Accelerate Your Cloud Strategy. October 2017
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”Top 10 Most Popular Cybersecurity Certifications in 2020,” published in Forbes, June 16, 2020
What should I expect from
AWS Cloud security training?
AWS Training and Certification gives you the flexibility to learn security
concepts and real-world knowledge on your own terms. Learn how, when,
and where you want—with curriculum developed by AWS experts.

Study at your own pace with on-demand digital courses. Get an overview
of AWS security technologies, use cases, benefits, and services. And gain a
foundational understanding of cloud security topics.

Instructor-led classroom courses, available virtually or in person,


provide hands-on experience that can directly translate to your role and
responsibilities. Learn fundamental to intermediate security skills, and take
advantage of opportunities to dive deeper, ask questions, and work through
solutions. Plus, get feedback from AWS-accredited instructors with deep
knowledge of AWS security best practices.

You’ll also explore your role in the AWS Shared Responsibility Model, which
delineates the security responsibilities of AWS from those of our customers.
AWS is responsible for protecting AWS Cloud infrastructure (i.e., “security of
the AWS Cloud”). You’re responsible for some of what happens in your cloud
deployment (i.e., “security in the AWS Cloud”), but the specifics depend on
which AWS services you decide to use.

No matter your goals, expertise, or learning style, you’ll find


plenty of options that can help you build your security skills
quickly and effectively.

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How do I get started?
Any of the following digital courses are great places to start your journey.
All of them are available free and on demand, so you can start building
your cloud security skills whenever you’re ready.

Getting Started with AWS Security, Identity, and Compliance » AWS Foundations: Securing Your AWS Cloud »
Digital (on demand) 3 hours Digital (video) 50 minutes

Get an overview of AWS security technology, use cases, benefits, Get introduced to security design principles and learn how AWS
and services services can help

AWS Security Fundamentals » AWS Shared Responsibility Model »


Digital (on demand) 2 hours Digital (video) 5 minutes

Learn about access control, encryption, and available AWS Get an introduction to the model and the division of security responsibility
security-oriented services

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Where do I go next?
Once you have a basic understanding of AWS Cloud security, further your
skill building with the following courses. They can help you learn how to
leverage specific services across various use cases and industries.

Protect Your Web-facing Workloads with AWS Security Services » Introduction to Healthcare & Life Sciences (HCLS) Compliance on AWS »
Digital (video) 40 minutes Digital (on demand) 80 minutes

See how you can build an intelligent, self-defending border to protect Learn how to stay within HIPAA, GxP, and international data
your assets privacy regulations

Protecting Your Instance with Security Groups » Cloud Audit Academy »


Digital (video) 10 minutes Digital (on demand) 3 hours

Review how to secure access to your individual instances within AWS Dive into cloud-specific security audit considerations and best practices

Security professionals and others with the relevant experience can also We also offer an exam readiness course and other preparatory materials
work toward earning the AWS Certified Security—Specialty certification. to help assist with your learning.
This industry-recognized credential demonstrates your knowledge of
If you need further guidance, use our Ramp-Up Guide as your go-to
securing your applications and data in the AWS Cloud.
reference for links and details on all of our security-related courses, videos,
whitepapers, and more.

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Can I get training from an instructor?
In addition to the on-demand courses we’ve listed thus far, we offer classroom courses—available
virtually or in person—which allow you to engage with AWS-accredited instructors. These courses
provide a more in-depth and hands-on learning experience, giving you the ability to ask questions
as you work through use cases and solutions.

AWS Security Essentials »


Classroom (live; virtual or in person) 1 day

Review fundamental aspects of cloud security concepts such as access control,


data encryption methods, and how network access to your AWS infrastructure
can be secured.

Security Engineering on AWS »


Classroom (live; virtual or in person) 3 days

Learn recommended practices for enhancing the security of your data and systems
in the AWS Cloud. The course also highlights the security features of several AWS
services, including compute, storage, networking, and database services.

Exam Readiness: AWS Certified Security – Specialty »


Classroom (live; virtual or in person) 1 day

Prepare for the exam by exploring test topics and mapping them to specific areas to
study. Review sample exam questions in each topic area, and learn how to interpret
the concepts being tested so that you can better eliminate incorrect responses.

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Build cloud security skills.
Innovate with confidence.

Now that you understand the importance of building your cloud security
skills, it’s time for your journey to begin. Learning the latest best practices
can empower you to think bigger, be bolder, and confidently innovate
toward a brighter (and more secure) future in the cloud.

AWS Training and Certification can help make your cloud security
journey a fast, efficient, and flexible one. Get started today with our free
digital training—and discover how AWS security training can open new
possibilities for your career, your team, and your organization.

Get started »

“The cloud allows security engineers … to fix


issues CISOs have been trying to fix for the
past 30 years. Now we can get innovative,
creative, (and) disruptive.”

­– Brian Lozada, CISO, Dataminr6

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”AWS Executive Security Insights: Security Trends.” Amazon Web Services video, June 26, 2020
© 2020, Amazon Web Services, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

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