AWS Security by Design A Complete Guide Edition
You're under pressure. Cloud breaches are making headlines. Compliance audits are looming. And you're being asked to secure environments with tools, policies, and processes that feel reactive - not strategic. You know patching holes after they’re exploited isn't enough. You need to embed security at every layer, from initial architecture to production deployment. But without a proven blueprint, you’re left second-guessing configurations, struggling with shared responsibility, and playing catch-up with threats. The gap between where you are and where you need to be isn't knowledge - it's structure. That's why AWS Security by Design A Complete Guide Edition exists. This isn't just another checklist or certification prep - it’s the systematic framework that takes you from reactive firefighting to proactive control. Imagine walking into your next security review with a documented, executable strategy that covers IAM precision, network segmentation, data encryption in motion and at rest, compliance automation, and continuous monitoring - all built into your AWS environment from the ground up. One infrastructure lead at a Fortune 500 financial services firm applied this exact methodology to redesign their multicloud backbone. Within six weeks, they reduced misconfigured resources by 93%, passed a previously failed SOC 2 audit, and secured budget approval for a dedicated cloud security team. No more guesswork. No more anxiety before audits. This course delivers one clear outcome: going from fragmented, high-risk AWS setups to a fully governed, board-ready security architecture in 30 days - with a documented, implementation-grade security blueprint you can present and deploy. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.COURSE FORMAT & DELIVERY DETAILS Designed for Maximum Flexibility, Minimum Friction
This is a self-paced, on-demand learning experience with immediate online access. There are no fixed dates, no time-zones to match, and no deadlines. Study at your own pace, on your own schedule, from any device. Most learners complete the core implementation path in 25 to 30 hours, with tangible results achievable in as little as two weeks. You’ll apply principles immediately to your own AWS environment, producing real deliverables like policy templates, architecture diagrams, and audit-ready documentation along the way. - Lifetime access to all course materials - no expiration, no recurring fees
- Ongoing future updates included at no additional cost, reflecting AWS feature changes, compliance updates, and evolving attack patterns
- 24/7 global access with full mobile compatibility - learn from your phone, tablet, or laptop
- Direct instructor support via structured feedback loops and curated guidance pathways
- Earn a verifiable Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service, recognised by enterprises, auditors, and hiring managers worldwide
Pricing is straightforward with no hidden fees. You pay one transparent fee, and that's it - lifetime access, all updates, full support, and certification included. We accept all major payment methods including Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. Your transaction is secured with enterprise-grade encryption, and every enrollment is backed by our ironclad promise: if you follow the process and don’t achieve measurable progress in securing your AWS environment, you’re covered by our 100% money-back guarantee. After enrollment, you’ll receive a confirmation email, and your access details will be sent separately once your course materials are prepared. This ensures every learner receives fully tested, up-to-date content, validated against current AWS services and compliance frameworks. This Works - Even If…
You're not a security specialist. You inherited a messy AWS account. Your team resists change. Leadership demands proof before funding. Or you’ve tried cloud security training before and walked away with theory but no action plan. This course was built for real people in real roles: cloud architects, DevOps engineers, compliance officers, and IT leaders who need to deliver measurable security outcomes - not just pass exams. One senior cloud engineer told us: “I’d failed two internal security reviews. After applying Module 4’s IAM strategy and Module 7’s logging framework, I not only passed the next audit - I was asked to train others.” The difference? This isn’t abstract theory. It’s battle-tested, implementation-first methodology. You don’t just learn concepts - you build, document, and validate real security controls that your organisation can adopt immediately. You’re not buying information - you’re investing in career advancement, risk reduction, and demonstrable expertise. With risk-reversal built in, the only thing you lose by not acting is opportunity.
Module 1: Foundations of AWS Security by Design - Understanding the AWS Shared Responsibility Model in practice
- Defining Security by Design vs Security as an afterthought
- Mapping compliance requirements to AWS services (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001)
- Core pillars of secure cloud architecture
- Leveraging AWS Well-Architected Framework for security reviews
- Identifying common security antipatterns in AWS deployments
- Using AWS Trusted Advisor for baseline security checks
- Setting up centralized security monitoring from Day 1
- Establishing security ownership across teams and roles
- Documenting your organisation’s cloud security philosophy and policy
Module 2: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Precision Engineering - Principle of least privilege: practical implementation strategies
- Designing granular IAM policies using condition keys and resource tags
- Avoiding common IAM misconfigurations that expose accounts
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement across root and user accounts
- Using IAM roles for cross-account access and federation
- Securing service-linked roles and AWS managed policies
- Rotating access keys and monitoring usage with IAM Credential Reports
- Using IAM Access Analyzer to detect unintended resource exposure
- Creating reusable, version-controlled IAM policy templates
- Integrating IAM with external identity providers (SAML, OpenID Connect)
Module 3: Secure Network Architecture in AWS - Designing VPCs with least privilege network segmentation
- Best practices for subnetting: public, private, isolated, and transit
- Implementing VPC Flow Logs for network traffic visibility
- Configuring NACLs and security groups with zero-trust principles
- Using Security Groups as a primary firewall layer
- Deploying AWS Network Firewall for advanced threat protection
- Setting up PrivateLink for secure service connectivity
- Building VPC peering and transit gateway architectures securely
- Preventing DNS exfiltration with Route 53 Resolver DNS Firewall
- Hardening API endpoints with AWS PrivateLink and VPC endpoints
Module 4: Data Protection and Encryption Strategy - Classifying data sensitivity levels in AWS environments
- Implementing encryption at rest using AWS KMS
- Managing customer managed keys (CMKs) with rotation and auditing
- Using envelope encryption for large-scale data protection
- Encrypting EBS volumes, RDS instances, and S3 buckets by default
- Configuring S3 bucket policies to prevent public access
- Enabling S3 Block Public Access organisation-wide
- Using S3 Object Lock for compliance and ransomware protection
- Securing data in transit with TLS 1.2+ and ACM certificates
- Encrypting data in transit between services using VPC endpoints
Module 5: Threat Detection and Continuous Monitoring - Setting up Amazon GuardDuty for intelligent threat detection
- Interpreting GuardDuty findings and prioritising response
- Integrating GuardDuty with SIEM tools via CloudWatch Events
- Using AWS Security Hub for centralised security posture management
- Automating Security Hub standards compliance with scripts
- Configuring CloudTrail for full API activity logging
- Protecting CloudTrail logs with S3 bucket policies and KMS encryption
- Enabling CloudTrail log file validation
- Using CloudWatch Alarms for real-time security alerts
- Creating custom detection rules for anomalous behavior
Module 6: Secure Development and Deployment Pipelines - Embedding security into CI/CD workflows using AWS CodePipeline
- Scanning infrastructure as code (IaC) with AWS Config and third-party tools
- Validating CloudFormation templates for security risks pre-deployment
- Using AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store for secure secrets management
- Integrating AWS Secrets Manager into application workflows
- Automating secret rotation for databases and APIs
- Preventing hardcoded credentials in source code
- Managing deployment environments with separation of duties
- Using AWS CodeBuild to run security tests during build phase
- Creating immutable deployment artifacts with versioning and hashing
Module 7: Logging, Audit Trail Management, and Forensics - Designing a centralised logging strategy across AWS accounts
- Aggregating logs using CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, and custom sources
- Using Amazon CloudWatch Logs Insights for forensic queries
- Setting up log retention policies aligned with compliance
- Protecting logs from tampering with KMS and S3 immutability
- Creating audit-ready evidence packages for compliance reviews
- Using AWS Config to track configuration changes over time
- Creating custom AWS Config rules for internal security standards
- Automating compliance reporting with AWS Config aggregators
- Conducting post-incident investigations using timeline correlation
Module 8: Automated Compliance and Policy as Code - Translating regulatory controls into machine-enforceable policies
- Using AWS Config Rules to automate compliance checks
- Writing custom AWS Config rules using Lambda
- Deploying AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs) at organisation level
- Restricting region usage, instance types, and service access via SCPs
- Using Terraform or CloudFormation to codify security baselines
- Validating infrastructure code with security linters
- Creating golden images with hardened AMIs
- Automating compliance drift detection and remediation
- Building self-healing security controls using EventBridge and Lambda
Module 9: Advanced Threat Mitigation and Incident Response - Designing an AWS incident response plan with clear roles
- Creating isolated forensic analysis environments
- Containing threats without disrupting production services
- Using AWS Backup for ransomware recovery readiness
- Implementing immutable backups with S3 Object Lock and Glacier Vault Lock
- Using Amazon Detective for streamlined investigation workflows
- Integrating third-party EDR tools with EC2 instances
- Blocking malicious IPs using AWS WAF and Shield
- Configuring AWS Shield Advanced for DDoS protection
- Responding to credential compromise with automated lockdown scripts
Module 10: Container and Serverless Security Best Practices - Securing Amazon ECS and EKS clusters from base configuration
- Using Kubernetes RBAC with AWS IAM integration
- Scanning container images for vulnerabilities in ECR
- Enforcing image provenance with ECR image scanning and signing
- Hardening EKS control plane with private endpoint access
- Implementing network policies for pod-level isolation
- Securing AWS Lambda functions with least privilege execution roles
- Preventing environment variable leakage in serverless applications
- Monitoring Lambda function invocations and durations
- Auditing serverless resource configurations with AWS Config
Module 11: Database Security and Access Control - Encrypting RDS instances at rest and in transit
- Using RDS IAM authentication to eliminate password use
- Isolating database tiers in private subnets with no public access
- Monitoring database activity with RDS Performance Insights and CloudWatch
- Implementing point-in-time recovery and automated backups
- Securing Amazon DynamoDB with fine-grained access control
- Using VPC endpoints for private database access
- Rotating database credentials automatically using Secrets Manager
- Preventing SQL injection via parameterised queries and input validation
- Creating audit trails for all database access events
Module 12: Zero Trust Architecture Implementation in AWS - Applying zero trust principles to cloud environments
- Verifying every request, regardless of network location
- Using AWS Identity Center for centralised user access management
- Implementing device trust with conditional access policies
- Enforcing session duration limits and re-authentication
- Using attribute-based access control (ABAC) in AWS
- Securing east-west traffic with micro-segmentation
- Implementing workload identity federation for external access
- Validating trust continuously, not just at login
- Designing for least privilege at every interaction level
Module 13: Building Resilient and Audit-Ready Security Operations - Creating a central security account in AWS Organisations
- Enabling AWS Control Tower for governed multi-account setup
- Using AWS Audit Manager for compliance evidence collection
- Configuring automated evidence generation for recurring audits
- Producing board-ready compliance dashboards
- Documenting security controls for internal and external reviewers
- Establishing metrics for security posture improvement
- Running regular penetration testing with AWS-approved vendors
- Conducting internal red team exercises using mock attack scenarios
- Developing repeatable security review checklists
Module 14: Real-World Implementation Project - Assessing a real-world AWS environment for security gaps
- Developing a prioritised remediation roadmap
- Designing a secure baseline architecture for new deployments
- Creating a security policy library for your organisation
- Building automated compliance monitoring scripts
- Generating a comprehensive security documentation package
- Presenting your security architecture to stakeholders
- Receiving structured feedback on your implementation plan
- Refining your approach based on industry best practices
- Finalising your personal AWS Security by Design blueprint
Module 15: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - Preparing for AWS certification exams with security focus (e.g. AWS Certified Security – Specialty)
- Highlighting your practical project in resumes and interviews
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Adding your certification to LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Using your security blueprint as a portfolio asset
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources and updates
- Connecting with industry professionals through community channels
- Staying current with quarterly security update briefings
- Upgrading your role from implementer to security strategist
- Planning your next career move with confidence and proof of delivery
- Understanding the AWS Shared Responsibility Model in practice
- Defining Security by Design vs Security as an afterthought
- Mapping compliance requirements to AWS services (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001)
- Core pillars of secure cloud architecture
- Leveraging AWS Well-Architected Framework for security reviews
- Identifying common security antipatterns in AWS deployments
- Using AWS Trusted Advisor for baseline security checks
- Setting up centralized security monitoring from Day 1
- Establishing security ownership across teams and roles
- Documenting your organisation’s cloud security philosophy and policy
Module 2: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Precision Engineering - Principle of least privilege: practical implementation strategies
- Designing granular IAM policies using condition keys and resource tags
- Avoiding common IAM misconfigurations that expose accounts
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement across root and user accounts
- Using IAM roles for cross-account access and federation
- Securing service-linked roles and AWS managed policies
- Rotating access keys and monitoring usage with IAM Credential Reports
- Using IAM Access Analyzer to detect unintended resource exposure
- Creating reusable, version-controlled IAM policy templates
- Integrating IAM with external identity providers (SAML, OpenID Connect)
Module 3: Secure Network Architecture in AWS - Designing VPCs with least privilege network segmentation
- Best practices for subnetting: public, private, isolated, and transit
- Implementing VPC Flow Logs for network traffic visibility
- Configuring NACLs and security groups with zero-trust principles
- Using Security Groups as a primary firewall layer
- Deploying AWS Network Firewall for advanced threat protection
- Setting up PrivateLink for secure service connectivity
- Building VPC peering and transit gateway architectures securely
- Preventing DNS exfiltration with Route 53 Resolver DNS Firewall
- Hardening API endpoints with AWS PrivateLink and VPC endpoints
Module 4: Data Protection and Encryption Strategy - Classifying data sensitivity levels in AWS environments
- Implementing encryption at rest using AWS KMS
- Managing customer managed keys (CMKs) with rotation and auditing
- Using envelope encryption for large-scale data protection
- Encrypting EBS volumes, RDS instances, and S3 buckets by default
- Configuring S3 bucket policies to prevent public access
- Enabling S3 Block Public Access organisation-wide
- Using S3 Object Lock for compliance and ransomware protection
- Securing data in transit with TLS 1.2+ and ACM certificates
- Encrypting data in transit between services using VPC endpoints
Module 5: Threat Detection and Continuous Monitoring - Setting up Amazon GuardDuty for intelligent threat detection
- Interpreting GuardDuty findings and prioritising response
- Integrating GuardDuty with SIEM tools via CloudWatch Events
- Using AWS Security Hub for centralised security posture management
- Automating Security Hub standards compliance with scripts
- Configuring CloudTrail for full API activity logging
- Protecting CloudTrail logs with S3 bucket policies and KMS encryption
- Enabling CloudTrail log file validation
- Using CloudWatch Alarms for real-time security alerts
- Creating custom detection rules for anomalous behavior
Module 6: Secure Development and Deployment Pipelines - Embedding security into CI/CD workflows using AWS CodePipeline
- Scanning infrastructure as code (IaC) with AWS Config and third-party tools
- Validating CloudFormation templates for security risks pre-deployment
- Using AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store for secure secrets management
- Integrating AWS Secrets Manager into application workflows
- Automating secret rotation for databases and APIs
- Preventing hardcoded credentials in source code
- Managing deployment environments with separation of duties
- Using AWS CodeBuild to run security tests during build phase
- Creating immutable deployment artifacts with versioning and hashing
Module 7: Logging, Audit Trail Management, and Forensics - Designing a centralised logging strategy across AWS accounts
- Aggregating logs using CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, and custom sources
- Using Amazon CloudWatch Logs Insights for forensic queries
- Setting up log retention policies aligned with compliance
- Protecting logs from tampering with KMS and S3 immutability
- Creating audit-ready evidence packages for compliance reviews
- Using AWS Config to track configuration changes over time
- Creating custom AWS Config rules for internal security standards
- Automating compliance reporting with AWS Config aggregators
- Conducting post-incident investigations using timeline correlation
Module 8: Automated Compliance and Policy as Code - Translating regulatory controls into machine-enforceable policies
- Using AWS Config Rules to automate compliance checks
- Writing custom AWS Config rules using Lambda
- Deploying AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs) at organisation level
- Restricting region usage, instance types, and service access via SCPs
- Using Terraform or CloudFormation to codify security baselines
- Validating infrastructure code with security linters
- Creating golden images with hardened AMIs
- Automating compliance drift detection and remediation
- Building self-healing security controls using EventBridge and Lambda
Module 9: Advanced Threat Mitigation and Incident Response - Designing an AWS incident response plan with clear roles
- Creating isolated forensic analysis environments
- Containing threats without disrupting production services
- Using AWS Backup for ransomware recovery readiness
- Implementing immutable backups with S3 Object Lock and Glacier Vault Lock
- Using Amazon Detective for streamlined investigation workflows
- Integrating third-party EDR tools with EC2 instances
- Blocking malicious IPs using AWS WAF and Shield
- Configuring AWS Shield Advanced for DDoS protection
- Responding to credential compromise with automated lockdown scripts
Module 10: Container and Serverless Security Best Practices - Securing Amazon ECS and EKS clusters from base configuration
- Using Kubernetes RBAC with AWS IAM integration
- Scanning container images for vulnerabilities in ECR
- Enforcing image provenance with ECR image scanning and signing
- Hardening EKS control plane with private endpoint access
- Implementing network policies for pod-level isolation
- Securing AWS Lambda functions with least privilege execution roles
- Preventing environment variable leakage in serverless applications
- Monitoring Lambda function invocations and durations
- Auditing serverless resource configurations with AWS Config
Module 11: Database Security and Access Control - Encrypting RDS instances at rest and in transit
- Using RDS IAM authentication to eliminate password use
- Isolating database tiers in private subnets with no public access
- Monitoring database activity with RDS Performance Insights and CloudWatch
- Implementing point-in-time recovery and automated backups
- Securing Amazon DynamoDB with fine-grained access control
- Using VPC endpoints for private database access
- Rotating database credentials automatically using Secrets Manager
- Preventing SQL injection via parameterised queries and input validation
- Creating audit trails for all database access events
Module 12: Zero Trust Architecture Implementation in AWS - Applying zero trust principles to cloud environments
- Verifying every request, regardless of network location
- Using AWS Identity Center for centralised user access management
- Implementing device trust with conditional access policies
- Enforcing session duration limits and re-authentication
- Using attribute-based access control (ABAC) in AWS
- Securing east-west traffic with micro-segmentation
- Implementing workload identity federation for external access
- Validating trust continuously, not just at login
- Designing for least privilege at every interaction level
Module 13: Building Resilient and Audit-Ready Security Operations - Creating a central security account in AWS Organisations
- Enabling AWS Control Tower for governed multi-account setup
- Using AWS Audit Manager for compliance evidence collection
- Configuring automated evidence generation for recurring audits
- Producing board-ready compliance dashboards
- Documenting security controls for internal and external reviewers
- Establishing metrics for security posture improvement
- Running regular penetration testing with AWS-approved vendors
- Conducting internal red team exercises using mock attack scenarios
- Developing repeatable security review checklists
Module 14: Real-World Implementation Project - Assessing a real-world AWS environment for security gaps
- Developing a prioritised remediation roadmap
- Designing a secure baseline architecture for new deployments
- Creating a security policy library for your organisation
- Building automated compliance monitoring scripts
- Generating a comprehensive security documentation package
- Presenting your security architecture to stakeholders
- Receiving structured feedback on your implementation plan
- Refining your approach based on industry best practices
- Finalising your personal AWS Security by Design blueprint
Module 15: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - Preparing for AWS certification exams with security focus (e.g. AWS Certified Security – Specialty)
- Highlighting your practical project in resumes and interviews
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Adding your certification to LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Using your security blueprint as a portfolio asset
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources and updates
- Connecting with industry professionals through community channels
- Staying current with quarterly security update briefings
- Upgrading your role from implementer to security strategist
- Planning your next career move with confidence and proof of delivery
- Designing VPCs with least privilege network segmentation
- Best practices for subnetting: public, private, isolated, and transit
- Implementing VPC Flow Logs for network traffic visibility
- Configuring NACLs and security groups with zero-trust principles
- Using Security Groups as a primary firewall layer
- Deploying AWS Network Firewall for advanced threat protection
- Setting up PrivateLink for secure service connectivity
- Building VPC peering and transit gateway architectures securely
- Preventing DNS exfiltration with Route 53 Resolver DNS Firewall
- Hardening API endpoints with AWS PrivateLink and VPC endpoints
Module 4: Data Protection and Encryption Strategy - Classifying data sensitivity levels in AWS environments
- Implementing encryption at rest using AWS KMS
- Managing customer managed keys (CMKs) with rotation and auditing
- Using envelope encryption for large-scale data protection
- Encrypting EBS volumes, RDS instances, and S3 buckets by default
- Configuring S3 bucket policies to prevent public access
- Enabling S3 Block Public Access organisation-wide
- Using S3 Object Lock for compliance and ransomware protection
- Securing data in transit with TLS 1.2+ and ACM certificates
- Encrypting data in transit between services using VPC endpoints
Module 5: Threat Detection and Continuous Monitoring - Setting up Amazon GuardDuty for intelligent threat detection
- Interpreting GuardDuty findings and prioritising response
- Integrating GuardDuty with SIEM tools via CloudWatch Events
- Using AWS Security Hub for centralised security posture management
- Automating Security Hub standards compliance with scripts
- Configuring CloudTrail for full API activity logging
- Protecting CloudTrail logs with S3 bucket policies and KMS encryption
- Enabling CloudTrail log file validation
- Using CloudWatch Alarms for real-time security alerts
- Creating custom detection rules for anomalous behavior
Module 6: Secure Development and Deployment Pipelines - Embedding security into CI/CD workflows using AWS CodePipeline
- Scanning infrastructure as code (IaC) with AWS Config and third-party tools
- Validating CloudFormation templates for security risks pre-deployment
- Using AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store for secure secrets management
- Integrating AWS Secrets Manager into application workflows
- Automating secret rotation for databases and APIs
- Preventing hardcoded credentials in source code
- Managing deployment environments with separation of duties
- Using AWS CodeBuild to run security tests during build phase
- Creating immutable deployment artifacts with versioning and hashing
Module 7: Logging, Audit Trail Management, and Forensics - Designing a centralised logging strategy across AWS accounts
- Aggregating logs using CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, and custom sources
- Using Amazon CloudWatch Logs Insights for forensic queries
- Setting up log retention policies aligned with compliance
- Protecting logs from tampering with KMS and S3 immutability
- Creating audit-ready evidence packages for compliance reviews
- Using AWS Config to track configuration changes over time
- Creating custom AWS Config rules for internal security standards
- Automating compliance reporting with AWS Config aggregators
- Conducting post-incident investigations using timeline correlation
Module 8: Automated Compliance and Policy as Code - Translating regulatory controls into machine-enforceable policies
- Using AWS Config Rules to automate compliance checks
- Writing custom AWS Config rules using Lambda
- Deploying AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs) at organisation level
- Restricting region usage, instance types, and service access via SCPs
- Using Terraform or CloudFormation to codify security baselines
- Validating infrastructure code with security linters
- Creating golden images with hardened AMIs
- Automating compliance drift detection and remediation
- Building self-healing security controls using EventBridge and Lambda
Module 9: Advanced Threat Mitigation and Incident Response - Designing an AWS incident response plan with clear roles
- Creating isolated forensic analysis environments
- Containing threats without disrupting production services
- Using AWS Backup for ransomware recovery readiness
- Implementing immutable backups with S3 Object Lock and Glacier Vault Lock
- Using Amazon Detective for streamlined investigation workflows
- Integrating third-party EDR tools with EC2 instances
- Blocking malicious IPs using AWS WAF and Shield
- Configuring AWS Shield Advanced for DDoS protection
- Responding to credential compromise with automated lockdown scripts
Module 10: Container and Serverless Security Best Practices - Securing Amazon ECS and EKS clusters from base configuration
- Using Kubernetes RBAC with AWS IAM integration
- Scanning container images for vulnerabilities in ECR
- Enforcing image provenance with ECR image scanning and signing
- Hardening EKS control plane with private endpoint access
- Implementing network policies for pod-level isolation
- Securing AWS Lambda functions with least privilege execution roles
- Preventing environment variable leakage in serverless applications
- Monitoring Lambda function invocations and durations
- Auditing serverless resource configurations with AWS Config
Module 11: Database Security and Access Control - Encrypting RDS instances at rest and in transit
- Using RDS IAM authentication to eliminate password use
- Isolating database tiers in private subnets with no public access
- Monitoring database activity with RDS Performance Insights and CloudWatch
- Implementing point-in-time recovery and automated backups
- Securing Amazon DynamoDB with fine-grained access control
- Using VPC endpoints for private database access
- Rotating database credentials automatically using Secrets Manager
- Preventing SQL injection via parameterised queries and input validation
- Creating audit trails for all database access events
Module 12: Zero Trust Architecture Implementation in AWS - Applying zero trust principles to cloud environments
- Verifying every request, regardless of network location
- Using AWS Identity Center for centralised user access management
- Implementing device trust with conditional access policies
- Enforcing session duration limits and re-authentication
- Using attribute-based access control (ABAC) in AWS
- Securing east-west traffic with micro-segmentation
- Implementing workload identity federation for external access
- Validating trust continuously, not just at login
- Designing for least privilege at every interaction level
Module 13: Building Resilient and Audit-Ready Security Operations - Creating a central security account in AWS Organisations
- Enabling AWS Control Tower for governed multi-account setup
- Using AWS Audit Manager for compliance evidence collection
- Configuring automated evidence generation for recurring audits
- Producing board-ready compliance dashboards
- Documenting security controls for internal and external reviewers
- Establishing metrics for security posture improvement
- Running regular penetration testing with AWS-approved vendors
- Conducting internal red team exercises using mock attack scenarios
- Developing repeatable security review checklists
Module 14: Real-World Implementation Project - Assessing a real-world AWS environment for security gaps
- Developing a prioritised remediation roadmap
- Designing a secure baseline architecture for new deployments
- Creating a security policy library for your organisation
- Building automated compliance monitoring scripts
- Generating a comprehensive security documentation package
- Presenting your security architecture to stakeholders
- Receiving structured feedback on your implementation plan
- Refining your approach based on industry best practices
- Finalising your personal AWS Security by Design blueprint
Module 15: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - Preparing for AWS certification exams with security focus (e.g. AWS Certified Security – Specialty)
- Highlighting your practical project in resumes and interviews
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Adding your certification to LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Using your security blueprint as a portfolio asset
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources and updates
- Connecting with industry professionals through community channels
- Staying current with quarterly security update briefings
- Upgrading your role from implementer to security strategist
- Planning your next career move with confidence and proof of delivery
- Setting up Amazon GuardDuty for intelligent threat detection
- Interpreting GuardDuty findings and prioritising response
- Integrating GuardDuty with SIEM tools via CloudWatch Events
- Using AWS Security Hub for centralised security posture management
- Automating Security Hub standards compliance with scripts
- Configuring CloudTrail for full API activity logging
- Protecting CloudTrail logs with S3 bucket policies and KMS encryption
- Enabling CloudTrail log file validation
- Using CloudWatch Alarms for real-time security alerts
- Creating custom detection rules for anomalous behavior
Module 6: Secure Development and Deployment Pipelines - Embedding security into CI/CD workflows using AWS CodePipeline
- Scanning infrastructure as code (IaC) with AWS Config and third-party tools
- Validating CloudFormation templates for security risks pre-deployment
- Using AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store for secure secrets management
- Integrating AWS Secrets Manager into application workflows
- Automating secret rotation for databases and APIs
- Preventing hardcoded credentials in source code
- Managing deployment environments with separation of duties
- Using AWS CodeBuild to run security tests during build phase
- Creating immutable deployment artifacts with versioning and hashing
Module 7: Logging, Audit Trail Management, and Forensics - Designing a centralised logging strategy across AWS accounts
- Aggregating logs using CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, and custom sources
- Using Amazon CloudWatch Logs Insights for forensic queries
- Setting up log retention policies aligned with compliance
- Protecting logs from tampering with KMS and S3 immutability
- Creating audit-ready evidence packages for compliance reviews
- Using AWS Config to track configuration changes over time
- Creating custom AWS Config rules for internal security standards
- Automating compliance reporting with AWS Config aggregators
- Conducting post-incident investigations using timeline correlation
Module 8: Automated Compliance and Policy as Code - Translating regulatory controls into machine-enforceable policies
- Using AWS Config Rules to automate compliance checks
- Writing custom AWS Config rules using Lambda
- Deploying AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs) at organisation level
- Restricting region usage, instance types, and service access via SCPs
- Using Terraform or CloudFormation to codify security baselines
- Validating infrastructure code with security linters
- Creating golden images with hardened AMIs
- Automating compliance drift detection and remediation
- Building self-healing security controls using EventBridge and Lambda
Module 9: Advanced Threat Mitigation and Incident Response - Designing an AWS incident response plan with clear roles
- Creating isolated forensic analysis environments
- Containing threats without disrupting production services
- Using AWS Backup for ransomware recovery readiness
- Implementing immutable backups with S3 Object Lock and Glacier Vault Lock
- Using Amazon Detective for streamlined investigation workflows
- Integrating third-party EDR tools with EC2 instances
- Blocking malicious IPs using AWS WAF and Shield
- Configuring AWS Shield Advanced for DDoS protection
- Responding to credential compromise with automated lockdown scripts
Module 10: Container and Serverless Security Best Practices - Securing Amazon ECS and EKS clusters from base configuration
- Using Kubernetes RBAC with AWS IAM integration
- Scanning container images for vulnerabilities in ECR
- Enforcing image provenance with ECR image scanning and signing
- Hardening EKS control plane with private endpoint access
- Implementing network policies for pod-level isolation
- Securing AWS Lambda functions with least privilege execution roles
- Preventing environment variable leakage in serverless applications
- Monitoring Lambda function invocations and durations
- Auditing serverless resource configurations with AWS Config
Module 11: Database Security and Access Control - Encrypting RDS instances at rest and in transit
- Using RDS IAM authentication to eliminate password use
- Isolating database tiers in private subnets with no public access
- Monitoring database activity with RDS Performance Insights and CloudWatch
- Implementing point-in-time recovery and automated backups
- Securing Amazon DynamoDB with fine-grained access control
- Using VPC endpoints for private database access
- Rotating database credentials automatically using Secrets Manager
- Preventing SQL injection via parameterised queries and input validation
- Creating audit trails for all database access events
Module 12: Zero Trust Architecture Implementation in AWS - Applying zero trust principles to cloud environments
- Verifying every request, regardless of network location
- Using AWS Identity Center for centralised user access management
- Implementing device trust with conditional access policies
- Enforcing session duration limits and re-authentication
- Using attribute-based access control (ABAC) in AWS
- Securing east-west traffic with micro-segmentation
- Implementing workload identity federation for external access
- Validating trust continuously, not just at login
- Designing for least privilege at every interaction level
Module 13: Building Resilient and Audit-Ready Security Operations - Creating a central security account in AWS Organisations
- Enabling AWS Control Tower for governed multi-account setup
- Using AWS Audit Manager for compliance evidence collection
- Configuring automated evidence generation for recurring audits
- Producing board-ready compliance dashboards
- Documenting security controls for internal and external reviewers
- Establishing metrics for security posture improvement
- Running regular penetration testing with AWS-approved vendors
- Conducting internal red team exercises using mock attack scenarios
- Developing repeatable security review checklists
Module 14: Real-World Implementation Project - Assessing a real-world AWS environment for security gaps
- Developing a prioritised remediation roadmap
- Designing a secure baseline architecture for new deployments
- Creating a security policy library for your organisation
- Building automated compliance monitoring scripts
- Generating a comprehensive security documentation package
- Presenting your security architecture to stakeholders
- Receiving structured feedback on your implementation plan
- Refining your approach based on industry best practices
- Finalising your personal AWS Security by Design blueprint
Module 15: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - Preparing for AWS certification exams with security focus (e.g. AWS Certified Security – Specialty)
- Highlighting your practical project in resumes and interviews
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Adding your certification to LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Using your security blueprint as a portfolio asset
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources and updates
- Connecting with industry professionals through community channels
- Staying current with quarterly security update briefings
- Upgrading your role from implementer to security strategist
- Planning your next career move with confidence and proof of delivery
- Designing a centralised logging strategy across AWS accounts
- Aggregating logs using CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, and custom sources
- Using Amazon CloudWatch Logs Insights for forensic queries
- Setting up log retention policies aligned with compliance
- Protecting logs from tampering with KMS and S3 immutability
- Creating audit-ready evidence packages for compliance reviews
- Using AWS Config to track configuration changes over time
- Creating custom AWS Config rules for internal security standards
- Automating compliance reporting with AWS Config aggregators
- Conducting post-incident investigations using timeline correlation
Module 8: Automated Compliance and Policy as Code - Translating regulatory controls into machine-enforceable policies
- Using AWS Config Rules to automate compliance checks
- Writing custom AWS Config rules using Lambda
- Deploying AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs) at organisation level
- Restricting region usage, instance types, and service access via SCPs
- Using Terraform or CloudFormation to codify security baselines
- Validating infrastructure code with security linters
- Creating golden images with hardened AMIs
- Automating compliance drift detection and remediation
- Building self-healing security controls using EventBridge and Lambda
Module 9: Advanced Threat Mitigation and Incident Response - Designing an AWS incident response plan with clear roles
- Creating isolated forensic analysis environments
- Containing threats without disrupting production services
- Using AWS Backup for ransomware recovery readiness
- Implementing immutable backups with S3 Object Lock and Glacier Vault Lock
- Using Amazon Detective for streamlined investigation workflows
- Integrating third-party EDR tools with EC2 instances
- Blocking malicious IPs using AWS WAF and Shield
- Configuring AWS Shield Advanced for DDoS protection
- Responding to credential compromise with automated lockdown scripts
Module 10: Container and Serverless Security Best Practices - Securing Amazon ECS and EKS clusters from base configuration
- Using Kubernetes RBAC with AWS IAM integration
- Scanning container images for vulnerabilities in ECR
- Enforcing image provenance with ECR image scanning and signing
- Hardening EKS control plane with private endpoint access
- Implementing network policies for pod-level isolation
- Securing AWS Lambda functions with least privilege execution roles
- Preventing environment variable leakage in serverless applications
- Monitoring Lambda function invocations and durations
- Auditing serverless resource configurations with AWS Config
Module 11: Database Security and Access Control - Encrypting RDS instances at rest and in transit
- Using RDS IAM authentication to eliminate password use
- Isolating database tiers in private subnets with no public access
- Monitoring database activity with RDS Performance Insights and CloudWatch
- Implementing point-in-time recovery and automated backups
- Securing Amazon DynamoDB with fine-grained access control
- Using VPC endpoints for private database access
- Rotating database credentials automatically using Secrets Manager
- Preventing SQL injection via parameterised queries and input validation
- Creating audit trails for all database access events
Module 12: Zero Trust Architecture Implementation in AWS - Applying zero trust principles to cloud environments
- Verifying every request, regardless of network location
- Using AWS Identity Center for centralised user access management
- Implementing device trust with conditional access policies
- Enforcing session duration limits and re-authentication
- Using attribute-based access control (ABAC) in AWS
- Securing east-west traffic with micro-segmentation
- Implementing workload identity federation for external access
- Validating trust continuously, not just at login
- Designing for least privilege at every interaction level
Module 13: Building Resilient and Audit-Ready Security Operations - Creating a central security account in AWS Organisations
- Enabling AWS Control Tower for governed multi-account setup
- Using AWS Audit Manager for compliance evidence collection
- Configuring automated evidence generation for recurring audits
- Producing board-ready compliance dashboards
- Documenting security controls for internal and external reviewers
- Establishing metrics for security posture improvement
- Running regular penetration testing with AWS-approved vendors
- Conducting internal red team exercises using mock attack scenarios
- Developing repeatable security review checklists
Module 14: Real-World Implementation Project - Assessing a real-world AWS environment for security gaps
- Developing a prioritised remediation roadmap
- Designing a secure baseline architecture for new deployments
- Creating a security policy library for your organisation
- Building automated compliance monitoring scripts
- Generating a comprehensive security documentation package
- Presenting your security architecture to stakeholders
- Receiving structured feedback on your implementation plan
- Refining your approach based on industry best practices
- Finalising your personal AWS Security by Design blueprint
Module 15: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - Preparing for AWS certification exams with security focus (e.g. AWS Certified Security – Specialty)
- Highlighting your practical project in resumes and interviews
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Adding your certification to LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Using your security blueprint as a portfolio asset
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources and updates
- Connecting with industry professionals through community channels
- Staying current with quarterly security update briefings
- Upgrading your role from implementer to security strategist
- Planning your next career move with confidence and proof of delivery
- Designing an AWS incident response plan with clear roles
- Creating isolated forensic analysis environments
- Containing threats without disrupting production services
- Using AWS Backup for ransomware recovery readiness
- Implementing immutable backups with S3 Object Lock and Glacier Vault Lock
- Using Amazon Detective for streamlined investigation workflows
- Integrating third-party EDR tools with EC2 instances
- Blocking malicious IPs using AWS WAF and Shield
- Configuring AWS Shield Advanced for DDoS protection
- Responding to credential compromise with automated lockdown scripts
Module 10: Container and Serverless Security Best Practices - Securing Amazon ECS and EKS clusters from base configuration
- Using Kubernetes RBAC with AWS IAM integration
- Scanning container images for vulnerabilities in ECR
- Enforcing image provenance with ECR image scanning and signing
- Hardening EKS control plane with private endpoint access
- Implementing network policies for pod-level isolation
- Securing AWS Lambda functions with least privilege execution roles
- Preventing environment variable leakage in serverless applications
- Monitoring Lambda function invocations and durations
- Auditing serverless resource configurations with AWS Config
Module 11: Database Security and Access Control - Encrypting RDS instances at rest and in transit
- Using RDS IAM authentication to eliminate password use
- Isolating database tiers in private subnets with no public access
- Monitoring database activity with RDS Performance Insights and CloudWatch
- Implementing point-in-time recovery and automated backups
- Securing Amazon DynamoDB with fine-grained access control
- Using VPC endpoints for private database access
- Rotating database credentials automatically using Secrets Manager
- Preventing SQL injection via parameterised queries and input validation
- Creating audit trails for all database access events
Module 12: Zero Trust Architecture Implementation in AWS - Applying zero trust principles to cloud environments
- Verifying every request, regardless of network location
- Using AWS Identity Center for centralised user access management
- Implementing device trust with conditional access policies
- Enforcing session duration limits and re-authentication
- Using attribute-based access control (ABAC) in AWS
- Securing east-west traffic with micro-segmentation
- Implementing workload identity federation for external access
- Validating trust continuously, not just at login
- Designing for least privilege at every interaction level
Module 13: Building Resilient and Audit-Ready Security Operations - Creating a central security account in AWS Organisations
- Enabling AWS Control Tower for governed multi-account setup
- Using AWS Audit Manager for compliance evidence collection
- Configuring automated evidence generation for recurring audits
- Producing board-ready compliance dashboards
- Documenting security controls for internal and external reviewers
- Establishing metrics for security posture improvement
- Running regular penetration testing with AWS-approved vendors
- Conducting internal red team exercises using mock attack scenarios
- Developing repeatable security review checklists
Module 14: Real-World Implementation Project - Assessing a real-world AWS environment for security gaps
- Developing a prioritised remediation roadmap
- Designing a secure baseline architecture for new deployments
- Creating a security policy library for your organisation
- Building automated compliance monitoring scripts
- Generating a comprehensive security documentation package
- Presenting your security architecture to stakeholders
- Receiving structured feedback on your implementation plan
- Refining your approach based on industry best practices
- Finalising your personal AWS Security by Design blueprint
Module 15: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - Preparing for AWS certification exams with security focus (e.g. AWS Certified Security – Specialty)
- Highlighting your practical project in resumes and interviews
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Adding your certification to LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Using your security blueprint as a portfolio asset
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources and updates
- Connecting with industry professionals through community channels
- Staying current with quarterly security update briefings
- Upgrading your role from implementer to security strategist
- Planning your next career move with confidence and proof of delivery
- Encrypting RDS instances at rest and in transit
- Using RDS IAM authentication to eliminate password use
- Isolating database tiers in private subnets with no public access
- Monitoring database activity with RDS Performance Insights and CloudWatch
- Implementing point-in-time recovery and automated backups
- Securing Amazon DynamoDB with fine-grained access control
- Using VPC endpoints for private database access
- Rotating database credentials automatically using Secrets Manager
- Preventing SQL injection via parameterised queries and input validation
- Creating audit trails for all database access events
Module 12: Zero Trust Architecture Implementation in AWS - Applying zero trust principles to cloud environments
- Verifying every request, regardless of network location
- Using AWS Identity Center for centralised user access management
- Implementing device trust with conditional access policies
- Enforcing session duration limits and re-authentication
- Using attribute-based access control (ABAC) in AWS
- Securing east-west traffic with micro-segmentation
- Implementing workload identity federation for external access
- Validating trust continuously, not just at login
- Designing for least privilege at every interaction level
Module 13: Building Resilient and Audit-Ready Security Operations - Creating a central security account in AWS Organisations
- Enabling AWS Control Tower for governed multi-account setup
- Using AWS Audit Manager for compliance evidence collection
- Configuring automated evidence generation for recurring audits
- Producing board-ready compliance dashboards
- Documenting security controls for internal and external reviewers
- Establishing metrics for security posture improvement
- Running regular penetration testing with AWS-approved vendors
- Conducting internal red team exercises using mock attack scenarios
- Developing repeatable security review checklists
Module 14: Real-World Implementation Project - Assessing a real-world AWS environment for security gaps
- Developing a prioritised remediation roadmap
- Designing a secure baseline architecture for new deployments
- Creating a security policy library for your organisation
- Building automated compliance monitoring scripts
- Generating a comprehensive security documentation package
- Presenting your security architecture to stakeholders
- Receiving structured feedback on your implementation plan
- Refining your approach based on industry best practices
- Finalising your personal AWS Security by Design blueprint
Module 15: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - Preparing for AWS certification exams with security focus (e.g. AWS Certified Security – Specialty)
- Highlighting your practical project in resumes and interviews
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Adding your certification to LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Using your security blueprint as a portfolio asset
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources and updates
- Connecting with industry professionals through community channels
- Staying current with quarterly security update briefings
- Upgrading your role from implementer to security strategist
- Planning your next career move with confidence and proof of delivery
- Creating a central security account in AWS Organisations
- Enabling AWS Control Tower for governed multi-account setup
- Using AWS Audit Manager for compliance evidence collection
- Configuring automated evidence generation for recurring audits
- Producing board-ready compliance dashboards
- Documenting security controls for internal and external reviewers
- Establishing metrics for security posture improvement
- Running regular penetration testing with AWS-approved vendors
- Conducting internal red team exercises using mock attack scenarios
- Developing repeatable security review checklists
Module 14: Real-World Implementation Project - Assessing a real-world AWS environment for security gaps
- Developing a prioritised remediation roadmap
- Designing a secure baseline architecture for new deployments
- Creating a security policy library for your organisation
- Building automated compliance monitoring scripts
- Generating a comprehensive security documentation package
- Presenting your security architecture to stakeholders
- Receiving structured feedback on your implementation plan
- Refining your approach based on industry best practices
- Finalising your personal AWS Security by Design blueprint
Module 15: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - Preparing for AWS certification exams with security focus (e.g. AWS Certified Security – Specialty)
- Highlighting your practical project in resumes and interviews
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Adding your certification to LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Using your security blueprint as a portfolio asset
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources and updates
- Connecting with industry professionals through community channels
- Staying current with quarterly security update briefings
- Upgrading your role from implementer to security strategist
- Planning your next career move with confidence and proof of delivery
- Preparing for AWS certification exams with security focus (e.g. AWS Certified Security – Specialty)
- Highlighting your practical project in resumes and interviews
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Adding your certification to LinkedIn and professional profiles
- Using your security blueprint as a portfolio asset
- Accessing exclusive alumni resources and updates
- Connecting with industry professionals through community channels
- Staying current with quarterly security update briefings
- Upgrading your role from implementer to security strategist
- Planning your next career move with confidence and proof of delivery